Vegetables are important for growing bodies but any parent knows it can be hard to get a kid to eat them. That fact makes CNN’s report that an elementary school in New York, grades prekindergarten through three, has switched to a completely vegetarian menu…. More
Dozing Off? It May Be What You’re Eating
If you feel sleepy during the day (and let’s face it, most of us are), it may not have anything with how much you actually sleep…. More
Considering a Home Birth? Here’s What You Need to Know
Though home births make up less than 1 percent of annual births in the United States, more families are choosing to welcome their children this way. … More
Do You Really Need a Pelvic Exam?
Just months after we learned we don’t need Pap smears as often as we thought, gynecologists across the country are calling for an end to the manual pelvic exam, says the New York Times. … More
9 Essential Oils for Your Pregnancy Symptoms
Everyone knows the importance of steering clear of chemicals and ingredients that can harm the body, but hat’s an expectant mom to do when she isn’t feeling well?… More
Couple Prays for Child Instead of Going to Doctor
One couple is facing the consequences of waiting for divine intervention instead of taking action…. More
Philadelphia Doctor on Trial for Murder and Infanticide
A report from Anderson Cooper reveals that the West Philadelphia doctor, arrested in 2011, performed illegal late-term abortions and abortions on underage patients, as well as murdering infants after delivery…. More
So Your Child Has Food Allergies. What Now?
I love to bake with my kids as a way to bond. This past fall, I gathered the ingredients for a batch of sweet potato muffins and looked forward to spending quality time with my son and daughter…. More
Kids’ Meals Fail Nutrition Tests
According to a new study from Center for Science in the Public Interest, eating out may be one of the worst things for their health. … More
TV Won’t Ruin Your Kids
Fretful parents can rest easy. Watching TV, even lots of it, won't harm your child's development. According to BBC, the United Kingdom's Medical Research Council studied 11,000 elementary school students and concluded it was wrong ... More
Purée Paradise: The Best Products For Mommies Who Want To Make Fresh Baby Food For Their Infants
Whether you're a new mommy exploring options for baby food or a veteran who has used jarred baby food and is looking for new options, ... More
Caffeine Causes Low Birth Weights
Pregnant women have to be careful about what they put in their bodies and a new study from the Norwegian Institute for Public Health lets them know why it’s important they give up their morning mocha…. More
