With our hectic lifestyles, it is easy to tell ourselves that we just need to get one more thing done before we go live in the moment. Especially when kids are involved, it is important to get out there and experience life. If you have to let the laundry or dishes go for an extra day because it’s an extra

It turns out that low risk pregnancies need lees labor interventions. That is a good thing because it means you will need less help. That urges healthcare providers to ease up on the care, as long as everything is going well with mom and baby. But, just because it is a low risk pregnancy, that does not mean that your

In this blog post by Melissa Willets, she assures the reader that it is okay to be a mom that takes shortcuts. Rather than preparing organic snacks for your children, go ahead and make chicken nuggets. It’s okay to let them watch a movie in order to get some things done around the house. Boxed cereal is just as good

Striving to be a better parent or dad? According to a new study by New York University, Dads who read to their kids often will become better parents over time. So what is not to lose when both you and your kids can benefit from some reading time. Start collecting your own home library so you can read new books

If we want to help our kids, we also need to help ourselves. It also means you’re around for longer, which can help keep your kids healthier when they become parents. While the advice of drinking 64 ounces of water per day is slightly outdated, the average American drinks less than four cups of water a day, which is still

Basically, the valves on Hs ureters don’t function correctly, so instead of the door closing on urine that flows from the kidneys to the bladder, urine back flushes into the kidneys. This reflux of urine creates a breeding ground for kidney infections and when undetected or untreated, these infections could lead to kidney damage and/or scarring over time. The ultrasound

Many people feared that children born through other means besides natural conception would develop differently than other child. A new study, however, finds this is not the case and the children born through procedures such as in-vitro fertilization develop at the same rate as children conceived naturally. Further studies will have to be done, however, to see if this pattern

Choosing the best photographer for your child can be challenging, especially if the child is camera-shy. That’s why choosing a photographer with a fun personality is super important. New York-based child photographer, Elizabeth Pettey knew exactly how to bring out her fun side. Before booking a photographer, find out whether or not he or she plans on giving you digital

If you have a child that refuses to take naps, or is just picky about how they fall asleep, you have probably had them fall asleep on top of you. This leads to the inner dilemma on whether you should move or not once they pass out. Nothing gives you more time to think about your life than when you

It seems like parents can have career aspirations for their children that are a little too high at times. We all start out wanting our child to be the next astronaut or president, but we have to realize their strengths and weaknesses and work with what we have in front of us. As parents, we need to accept that not