Have you ever needed to do dishes, eat food, drink some water, or fold some laundry but couldn’t because your baby needed held 24/7? That’s me. When my daughter was born, I always heard horror stories regarding colic. We thought…

…In the majority of the cases STDs or sexually transmitted diseases can be contacted through oral, vaginal or anal sex. There are also some that can spread through touching someone else’s genitals. In case you would like to make sure

…I write picture books. Before I was published, I worked as a children’s bookseller and in the children’s room of a library. I live and breathe children’s books — and sometimes I forget how overwhelming it can be for someone

…When I filed for a divorce from my husband, I thought I had it all figured out.  I would get a job, pay for my divorce and raise the kids on my own.  It all sounded good, at first.  I

…A healthy pregnancy is important for a healthy baby. And a healthy body is important for a healthy pregnancy. If you are thinking of becoming pregnant, there are a number of steps you can take to make your body healthy

When I was first pregnant with my daughter, I knew I wanted to be a “baby-wearing mama.” I read all the pros to baby wearing, which included health benefits for mom and baby and bonding time. I even convinced my…

…Now that you have a kid, it’s time to trade in that 5 year old convertible get a minivan. Bringing a child in this world is hard enough on your health and sanity; don’t make things worse for you and

…Working parents are already lining up child care plans for the summer. While they’re at it, educators say all parents of school-age children should also plan for preventing the dreaded summer slide.
“The ‘summer slide’ is the information and skills

You’re a cautious parent. You don’t let your children wander too far when you’re at the grocery store, and you have talks with them about stranger danger. You’ve helped them get into the habit of checking both ways before they…

…Parenting a child with autism can be both rewarding and stressful. While parents know their child best, they may not be aware of easy-to-use interventions that can help make a meaningful difference in their child’s behavior. Parents who educate themselves