If you want to have a more healthy pregnancy, don’t worry about detoxification diets, but be aware of other things in your environment and take steps to minimize risky exposure to them. Among these are lead, arsenic, pesticides, phthalates, triclosan and some skin care ingredients. If you live in an older home, have your paint and water tested for lead.

The author was initially against co-sleep and explains that her husband and she prefer to have space when sleeping. She also does not breastfeed which would have been a consideration in favor of co-sleeping due to convenience. The author’s daughter slept through the night at 2 months age but regressed at 8 months of age. On one particular night, she

Experts agree that you should avoid alcohol in any quantity when you are pregnant. If you consume alcohol while carrying a baby, you risk transmitting the alcohol to the fetus. A growing fetus can develop an array of health concerns due to the alcohol received from his mother. It is nine short months, and a time worth leaving alcohol alone

Life as you know it changes with the arrival of babies and toddlers into your world. It’s a joyous and challenging time. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to make the experience go a little smoother. When shopping, park close to the cart return, so it’s easy to transfer your sleeping baby to the car. If boredom

Being a single mother with a full-time career is challenging. While it’s not easy, there are ways to make it easier for you and your children. Connect with other single working mothers in order to have an emotional support network. Do the math and figure out how much child care will cost you. It’s a huge expense, so it’s important

If you are a mom, you know just how busy life can get. But, there are tons of hacks that can help you relax, unwind, and enjoy life while still getting done all the things that you need to do during the day. Start using the 10 hacks here, which offer advice for saving time, money, and even your sanity.

Instability is becoming more common in the lives of young kids. But some are wondering whether instability could be a good thing for kids. It can teach them character and dependability in ways they did not know before then. People are looking in to the concept and what instability can do for others. Young kids face a number of challenges

The Social Security Administration released their annual, highly aniticpated list of most popular baby names by state and the names that were revealed on this year’s list are surprising to many people. Oliver was a top name pick in one state, while New Mexico decided to go with original and fun names. This is the list that the world has