Two major factors that drive kids’ eating habits and weight are the weight of the primary caregiver and the “pressures” of limiting intake or pushing kids to eat more. A recent study published in Pediatrics showed that overweight parents of overweight children are more likely to limit food intake, while parents are more likely to push for increased intake if

It can get exhausting when you have a full day of parenting and you don’t get any time to recharge because your baby won’t nap. One mom recommends being kind to yourself during these times, and describes a routine that she got into when her baby wouldn’t nap. If you take your baby for a drive, put on some relaxing

It seems like pregnant women are always being advised what to do and what not to do. The Pregnant Chicken blog decided to have a little fun with this idea and create a list of 7 things all pregnant women should do at some point. Don’t worry, the items on the list are fun: eat an entire pint of ice

The kitchen is a great place to spend some good, quality family time. Use this time to everyone’s advantage by planning some educational activities that are fun for everyone. You can teach a lesson in math using cooking tools to measure different ingredients or have arts and crafts time by making edible necklaces. Check out these activities that can turn

Many women don’t realize how much their “normal” will change after having a baby. The BabyCenter staff put together a list of 12 tips to make adjusting during the first few weeks a little easier. Tips include being sure to get into a routine as soon as possible and being willing to accept help from your husband, mother, in-laws, etc.

Does having certain rules categorize you as a mean mommy? One mom shares 6 instances where she gladly accepts that title. Three of them deal with diet: no “fruit” punch, “fruit” snacks, or sugary cereal. She doesn’t allow co-sleeping with her older children. If she doesn’t feel comfortable with the idea of a sleepover, she has no problem saying “no.”

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recently published new guidelines for treating nausea during pregnancy. Many women experience nausea and/or vomiting, and it can be difficult to see what is safe for baby. One suggestion is to begin taking pre-natal vitamins at least three months prior to conception to help reduce nausea. If you’re looking for a homeopathic

How has information changed since you were a child? Are there lessons you were taught that you think should not be passed on? A Reddit user recently posed this question and got an incredible variety of answers. We grew up thinking juice was a very healthy beverage, only to find out that it is full of sugar. For years, people

It can be very challenging to find the right activity to sign your child up for. With the seemingly endless number of activities available, it’s important to be discerning. One mom shares her daughter’s experience with gymnastics at The Little Gym. An active lifestyle is important to their family, so they went with something that fits within that description. After

Social media sites make it easy for moms to feel pressure to make anything and everything worthy of Pinterest. The key to getting past this is to pick and choose what is most important to you and use your energy accordingly. How important is a brand new wardrobe for each child and a sandwich cut in the shape of a