Parenting

I just found a great blog that highlights all the companies that use plastic products and issues product reviews to indicate if there is BPA used or not.  This is a VERY valuable site for all parents

PCOS is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome has certain symptoms. These are some of them as listed by the U.S. Department of Health.

Future dads, who are trying to conceive, could do well to avoid certain things. Read about them here. Heat around the testicles may affect a man’s ability to conceive. If you are an enthusiastic cyclist who

Adoption is increasingly becoming an option for many parents. While it is a popular choice for single parents and same-sex couples who want to raise children, many opposite-sex couples are also making an active

I liked this article from CNN in regards to Moms and birth control...very informative for you, a friend or family member.  Women are often not sure what direction to go in, and this article offers great information

Become a partner with your doctor to manage your spouse's pregnancy care. During the early months of pregnancy, regular doctor visits or prenatal care are especially important. Pregnancy can be a puzzling time

Did you know that there is a free online book club where you can swap books with other members? All that you need to get started is a valid email address and mailing address, and books that you are willing to swap

OpMom.com is a great website for savy moms! You can talk to other moms here, find great recipe and travel ideas, and more. There is also a  party ideas section for any type of a party from an anniversary to

Once the book is written and the illustrations are done, dads need to publish the book so that it can go on the shelf along with the other books in children ’s home library. There are many ways to make self-created

Comprehensive resources for parents on teenage pregnancy and problems. Guard your child against the effect of teenage pregnancy. Find some fact about teenage pregnancy statistics and rates in US.

MothersClick.com is the first social network for active moms and their groups. It's a great parenting resource which helps mom promote knowledge sharing, community, and group building. New moms can easily find

Many dads may wonder how children can write their own books, when even very few adults write books. There are several ways to make this task easy. The first trick is to use books that dads have already read to the

I recently came across a board book published by Barefoot Books.  I have been so impressed with this company and their books.   They take their inspiration from many different cultures and focus

Here's a list of some common foods that can be choking hazards to babies and toddlers. Some of the foods included on this list are quite surprising and not so obvious!  The article also serves as a good

Creams, ointments, pastes, so many options! Here's a quick diaper rash guide that outlines what to use for preventing diaper rash all the way to the cure for severe rashes.  Dr. Sears even provides a recipe

Find out if your street or neighborhood is safe, by using the free lookup service provided by Family Watchdog. Type in the street and city, or search by name. You want to keep your family safe from sex offenders

This is a great resource for removing your name from mail, email, and telephone marketing lists. You will find here as well advice for parents on how to navigate and enjoy cyberspace. There is also lots of helpful

When dads read aloud to them, children are learning many different things. They are learning about the world, they are learning to love books and reading, and they are learning about language. This learning about

This is a great website to help kids develop healthy eating habits! You will here helpful articles on how to raise a brave eater, help kids' attitudes toward food, and more. Be sure to check out the Our Expert

This is an excellent website for expectant parents. You will find here lots of informative articles on topics such as postpartum, planning for delivery, and much more. There is also a baby name finder, physicians

Centsible.net was designed to make your grocery shopping and meal planning easier. They have put together a list of American and Canadian stores so you check their weekly fliers. There is also a list of 

Baby names widget offers baby names and meaning for girls and boys. GreatDad offers baby naming widgets for choosing baby names. Choosing a name for your baby is easy! This widget is available for blogs and websites

MotherVerse Magazine, which has been at the forefront of writing on motherhood for three years, is now offering virtual workshops. One of the new workshops they will be offering is "Publishing a Blog"

As children ’s reading ability improves, they may want to read aloud with us, starting off with just saying a word or two that they recognize. With picture books, another way to involve children in reading

FlyLady is your online coach to getting your life and home organized. You start out with small steps, such as decluttering 15 minutes a day, and then progress to bigger steps, for example moving. The website is

Most kids put up a fight with doctor appts. and some parents battle it out with their kids to even get them out of the house and in the car.  Sound familiar?  My friend's son was the

Check out the Simply Milk Breastfeeding Care Kit.  Breastfeeding Finds is a wonderful resource for nursing moms everywhere and the Simply Milk Box has it all!  The perfect gift for your nursing friend

This article, 71 New Mom Truths, is GREAT!  I love the funny quips...I can relate to many of them, for example : You will slide a picture of your bambino on top of the wedding photo in your wallet

Teach your baby to take care of teeth. Baby teeth are important. Find how to protect your baby's teeth. Your baby learns by watching you. Set a good example. Brush your teeth after every meal. Avoid

Lori Lite has an amazing series of meditation products for kids!  I just purchased three CD's from her and they are wonderful.  I've meditated for many years now, and found that after an especially

College acceptance season has arrived!  Before accepting a college offer, be sure to look closely at the financial aid package. Did you know that you can negotiate the financial aid offered?  Read this

This is a great website from Disney. The website is full of parenting advice, recipes, coupons, craft ideas and more. The recipe section for example has recipes for cooking for kids, healthy eating, parties, and

Are you having a hard time getting your child to do his/her chores at home, potty training or even remembering all the steps that he/she has to do to get ready for school, bedtime routine etc?  Create

Parent Talk and Warmlines have compiled a list of books that could help ease the transition to kindergarten.  They all deal with starting or attending school.  Some of them may reassure anxious children

How would like to get paid for your opinions? Completing online surveys is fun, easy, and most of all free. When you complete surveys you are helping companies create and improve their products for consumers

Baby powder in a compact!!!!  Isn't this a great idea?  You can have baby powder in a small makeup like compact form.  Less mess, light, easy to use, portable, not harmful for baby.....Let me

Did you know that when you buy a product or service online there often other great discounts available? During the check out process many online stores will have a field where you can enter a coupon or promotion

Advice for divorced dads. Find out how you can make the best of your children's visitation time. How can you ever reconcile to having your entire experience of being a dad crammed into a few hours or even a

When Spouses Travel Parenting becomes even tougher when a spouse’s job requirements involve traveling for extended periods of time. Suddenly you are left with the challenge of being “on&rdquo

Every divorced dad has to carry his own grief and try to begin a new life again in the world. Remember that you are still a father. Taking care of your children during this crisis is your first priority. It’s

Kodakgallery.com and other online photo services offer a great opportunity to make customized alphabet books for your toddler. You can fill the book with your favorite photos of people and things that your child

Parentricity is the first social network that was designed for both parents. It brings together mothers, fathers, teachers, and others that work with children. Parents will find here advice on many questions

Ectopic Pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy happens in any woman with lower abdominal pain or unusual bleeding who is or might be sexually active and whose pregnancy test is positive. Read the article about how ectopic

Paternity leave means leave taken by a father around the birth of a baby. Some companies do offer new dads paid paternity leave. State laws in the United States provide for paternity

My two youngest children are in middle school and facing all sorts of peer-pressure issues. I found this site while looking for advice on teen dating, It offers first-hand parenting stories

Are you a working mom? Are you having a hard time balancing family time and your career? Briefcasemoms.com can help you improve your family-work life balance. Lisa Martin is an experience coach, working mother

I am a Single Mother by Choice, having used an anonymous sperm donor to conceive my child. He's now in second grade, and I have found this tip to  be handy in our situation.  Invariably, a classmake w

To spank or not to spank...what a loaded question!!! As a family educator and parent, I often have seen clients who have spanked their children and swear that the "discipline" changed the behavior. 

Breast milk can help protect your baby against illness. It can protect her from allergies. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it’s good for babies to be breastfed for the first year of life. Breastfeeding

I saw this article on Forbes' website and thought it would be useful for anyone looking for flexible work.  It has some great places to start, lists some of the best jobs and gives tips and tricks for finding