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Best Teacher Gifts for the Holidays

Those who take care of our children – whether it’s at a daycare, in our homes or at school – should be like family.  They are responsible for the most precious part of our lives for many hours a da...

Doctors Hope to Soon Perform the First Uterus Transplant in the U.S.

Many women don’t really think about their uterus until they are ready to have children.  In fact, most women probably take their uterus for granted, but for many women who were born without one or ...

Free Family Activities: Beat the Weekend and Winter Vacation Doldrums

Weekends and vacations are often packed with tons of activities and family obligations.  But sometimes when there are no plans, families get lost in what to do next.  While there are probably many ...

5 Rules for Cleaning out Toys

The holiday season is a great time to clean out old toys and organize your play spaces.  Not only do you have a little extra time on your hands, you can feel good about donating items to others who...

Breastfeeding News: More Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mothers

As if you needed yet another reason to breastfeed, new research reported in The New York Times shows further benefits of breastfeeding for mothers.  With the numerous benefits breast milk offers ba...

Things to do on Christmas Eve

With all the anticipation of Christmas, sometimes Christmas Eve gets a bum rap.  But Christmas Eve can be an exciting day filled with lots of fun family activities.  Whether you’re spending time wi...

New Years Traditions, Superstitions and Good Luck

As we round the corner to the end of the year, it’s a fun time to think about New Year’s traditions, superstitions and good luck.  You may not believe in any of it, but it is interesting to hear th...

Raising Confident Kids

Raising confident kids is probably a goal for most parents out there.  It sounds so easy, right?  Give them encouragement, pat them on the back, and help them be successful in life.  Well, easier s...

Pregnancy Edema or Pregnancy Swelling

Moms-to-be expect, and often embrace, their growing baby bumps.  But when other areas start to grow or swell too, it may be less than pleasant. Pregnancy edema or pregnancy swelling occurs in up to...

Fun Ways to Predict Girl Baby vs. Boy Baby

Other than through blood tests, ultrasounds and amniotic testing, there is no way to predict with certainty whether you are having a girl baby vs. boy baby.  However, that doesn’t mean it’s not fun...