Katherine Vincent has been having a rough year. In August, her husband, Senior Trooper Steven Vincent, was shot and killed during a traffic stop. What followed was a media circus, not just for her but their young son, Ethan. Katherine and Ethan are finally coming to terms with their loss, with some help from photographer April Reeves. She has been

Pediatrician Dr. Robert C. Hamiliton is a 30 year veteran with Pacific Ocean Pediatrics, and being that means he’s picked up a LOT of know how over the years. His experiences have taught him the simple but secret tricks to calming any child, and it turns out we’ve all been holding them wrong. Learn how he does it right here.

The American Congress of Obstetricians & Gynecologists aka the ACOG has released a new set of recommendations for mothers-to-be when they feel like exercising. The new report suggests between 20 and 30 minutes of exercise a day, most days of the week. It also highly recommends speaking with a physician before engaging in any routines. Learn more about the full

Because I need a pick me up, want to look at a great arts and craft activity to do with the kids? If your kids are anything like mine (or almost every child on the planet), then they love them some graham crackers. Michelle Clauesen with sheknows knows what I mean, and has put together an edible artwork project that

Newmarket, UK parents Emma and Andrew Lee learned a heartbreaking fact early in the pregnancy of their twins, Hope and Josh. Hope was afflicted with anencephaly, a deadly disease that prevents complete development of the skull and brain. Hope and Josh were born last week and sadly, Hope only lived for 78 minutes. But knowing this, Hope was able to

Well, this is just adorable, and the world could certainly use some of that. While waiting to get his picture taken with Santa, Zeke Walters just couldn’t keep his eyes open and drifted off to sleep. Rather than wake the six month old, Santa had a bright idea, and the resulting picture is amazing. Seriously, you have to check it

Actress Rachel Singer (from such films as Fight Club, The Green Mile, and What Lies Beneath) shared with Twitter earlier this week that her children have never seen a day of traditional schooling. Instead, she prides her and her family on their home-schooling program, which allows a great deal of freedom and choice to her children. It’s a… different approach,

No matter what holiday you celebrate, it’s always nice to have some special decorations that are just yours. It’s part of your life and your family. Even if you never understood why your parents kept your art projects and baby prints, you know you want one for your children. Here’s a simple trick by Agnes Stockburger to turn your babies

It seems like every day, another food company announces that one of their products has been found “unsafe” and are issuing a recall. That forces a lot of unintended stress onto parents, especially those who work. The fact of the matter is, we need guidelines on what foods are the best for our children. And luckily, national food safety expert

This kid is definitely going to get a huge allowance raise. Caitlin Burke is an eleven year old from Tamworth, England, and she had a surprising twist in her morning routine one morning when her mother went into labor. After helping her mother deliver the baby safely, she then packer her things and went to a school, because she’s amazing.