Pregnancy causes many changes to women’s bodies. One of the most unusual is a dark line occuring on the stomach from the belly button to the vagina. Known as the “linea nigra,” it occurs in many, but not every woman.… read more
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5 Easy Chores for Children Under 7 Years Old
A big challenge many parents face is deciding if and when their children are old enough for chores. How soon is too soon to teach a child responsibility and how to contribute to the household? It is often a struggle… read more
Teaching Your Child Independence: Let Them Learn the Hard Way
No parent wants to see their child fail. Our protective instincts sometimes urge us to help our children avoid mistakes and bail them out of difficult situations. However, mistakes and failure are part of life — nobody is exempt. When… read more
Tucked in Tight: Compression Wear in Pregnancy
There are many physical changes that happen during pregnancy. Despite the obvious ones, there are others that you may not yet know about. Being prepared can help you know what to expect and what to do to ease the aches… read more
Can You Really Kick Start Labor at Home?
The final weeks of pregnancy can feel like an endless game of waiting. Expectant mothers may be physically uncomfortable and anxious to meet their baby. As the due date approaches, parents wonder if there is anything they can do to… read more
How to Help Your Child Handle Tryouts Like a True Champion
At one point or another, every child will face the fact that they have to complete a tryout or a preliminary round before being able to participate in a certain activity. This tryout could be for a school play, a… read more
It’s Time to Go to Summer Camp!
According to the American Camp Association, summer camps have come a long way since the inception of the first American organized camp, the Gunnery Camp of 1861. At the time, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic W. Gunn owned a home school… read more
Ways Dads Can Bond with Their Newborn Baby
The bond between a mother carrying her child typically starts when that baby is in her womb. While the connection between a dad and baby is just as important, it may not begin until the baby is born. Experts say… read more
How to Navigate Toddler Tantrums
Terrible two’s and "threenager" are often terms applied to that toddler age usually associated with the age- old toddler tantrum. Already exhausted parents find themselves frustrated with how to deal with bad behavior from their toddlers. Time-outs are often cited… read more
Choosing Your Grandparent Name
It is said that bringing a child into the world is the greatest moment of your life — a moment so overwhelmingly emotional that only one other milestone can top it: welcoming your first grandchild. Witnessing your baby, who you… read more
