Breastfeeding and Your Partner
The breastfeeding process is an experience that affects all who are
involved.
... read more »
LGBTQ+ Pregnancy
An LGBTQ pregnancy is very much the same in many ways as a pregnancy in a heterosexual relationship, yet there may also be some extra challenges.
... read more »
Horoscope Compatibility Calculator
Use this horoscope compatibility calculator to see if you and your partner's zodiac signs are compatible. Then gauge your parent and child compatibility.
... read more »
How to Plan Mommy's Me-Time
As a new mom, you may soon realize that all of your free time is now gone. All of your time is spent taking care of your child, doing your normal household work, and even managing a full-time or part-time job.
... read more »
6 Signs He's Ready to Be a Dad
Traditionally, women have a plan for children, but men don’t always know when they want to start raising a family.
... read more »
Fathers, How to Bond with Your Baby
There is a lot of parenting advice on how mothers can bond with their baby, but don’t forget dad’s role in bonding as well.
... read more »
Mothers and Fathers Just Not In Sync With “Home” Time
If men and women now work the same number of hours, isn't it safe to expect they spend the same number of hours at home?
... read more »
Study Finds Baby’s Stress Level Elevates When Mom’s Does
To test the emotional contagion theory, a team of researchers enlisted a group of mothers and their infants. Sure enough, the babies picked right up on their mothers' stress.
... read more »
How to Include Your Partner in the Pregnancy Process
Pregnancy is arguably all about the women because they’re the ones that
carry around the child for nine months before giving birth.
... read more »
How-to Guide for Newborns
Taking care of a newborn baby is not always easy so let us guide you through it!
... read more »
Mom vs. Dad Baby Talk and Child Development
A recent study from Washington State University (WSU) explored the different ways different people speak to young children and how these communication differences affect or influence the child.
... read more »
Parent Training Improves Behaviors of Autistic Children
A new study identifies a 24-week program that trains parents of autistic children how to handle their disruptive behavior and outbursts with superior results.
... read more »
New Warnings About Bed Sharing with Infants
The number of babies who share a parents' bed has more than doubledsince the early 1990s, according to the recent National Infant SleepStudy, despite a number of public service ads warning of the increasedrisk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
... read more »
Fatherhood Packs on the Pounds
Most men gain a little weight after they get married. A new study indicates fatherhood packs on the pounds, too. Each added pound puts a man closer to the health risks associated with excess weight.
... read more »
What To Do During a Babymoon
There are no rules for a babymoon, just as there were no rules about what to do on a honeymoon. These intimate retreats are meant to celebrate the unique but private lives you've built together.
... read more »
The Judgy Breastfeeder
Once upon a time... there was a very judgmental birth doula.
... read more »
Tips for Keeping Your Family Happy and Healthy
Family is the most important thing in your life, and it's important to know how to cherish it by doing everything you can to keep them healthy and happy.
... read more »
Parenting Styles: Attachment Parenting
This parenting style, unlike most others, involves a movement backed by an international organization supporting parents who choose to practice attachment parenting.
... read more »
Don’t Feel Too Guilty When the TV Plays Babysitter
You’re probably familiar with the feelings of guilt as you watch your children’s eyes glue themselves to the TV screen. But, is watching TV really something you should prevent your kids from doing? As it turns out, TV might not be as evil as we’ve previously assumed.
... read more »
Combating Worry: A Guide for Parents
Many parents describe feeling overwhelmed with a sense of worry. Left unchecked this can lead to sleep disturbance, depression, lack of focus, health and relationship problems and seriously affect your bonding with your child.
... read more »
What are Autism Spectrum Disorders?
Autism is a simple name for a complex array of disorders. Disorders
associated with autism are generally focused on socialization and
communication.
... read more »
"Helicoptered" Kids Face Psychological Struggles in College
A 2013 study finds college students are seeking psychological counseling in greater numbers than ever before. One reason behind the increased need for psychological help is helicopter parenting.
... read more »
When to Work With an Adoption Agency
Before seeking adoption there are various considerations that need to be discussed between couples and with other children in the household, if applicable.
... read more »
The Contractual Concerns of Surrogacy
Each state has its own laws governing marriage and children, including laws that address surrogacy in very fine detail.
... read more »
How to Be a Good Mother to Your Baby
Being a good mother does not begin when the baby is born, it starts the
moment that the baby is conceived.
... read more »
How Female Entrepreneurs Manage Business and Baby
Pregnancy affects every aspect of a woman's life, including her job. When the expectant mother is also the boss, pregnancy can impact her performance, her clientele, and her bottom line.
... read more »
Premature Babies at Higher Risk of Disorganized Attachment
Researchers from the University of Warwick (UK) may have found a
connection between neurological development and parent-child attachment.
According to the study, infants born prematurely have twice the risk of
suffering disorganized attachment.
... read more »
Planning for Baby: Choosing a Pediatrician
Choosing a pediatrician for your new baby is one of the biggest jobs during pregnancy. You need to take several factors into consideration when choosing a pediatrician, including parenting values and beliefs, communication, insurance, and availability.
... read more »
Baby Names: More About Parents Than Babies?
Adults in the child's life are just as influenced by the child's name; considering the ramifications of a child's name makes baby-naming a fun but daunting task.
... read more »
Childcare: Where Do I Find a Nanny?
Finding a nanny to care for your child in the home can be a stressful adventure. The screening process, if undertaken personally, can take months with interviews, background checks, and reference checks.
... read more »
Childcare: Where to Find a Babysitter
Even the most dedicated parents will eventually come to terms with the fact that adults need a little rest and relaxation time without kids. How do these parents find the babysitter they have on speed dial?
... read more »
Childcare: Babysitting 101
When the time comes to allow a babysitter to take care of your children, even for a small period, finding just the right babysitter does not have to be a stressful event. Babysitters are generally younger and less expensive than a nanny.
... read more »
Parental Pressure Is Harmful to Younger Children
I don’t know about you but I remember my early school years fondly. Homework was minimal and we spent our evenings playing with friends, creating art or lego masterpieces and maybe taking part in one or two organized activities each week. Fast forward to 2016 and our kids are growing up in a very different time, where the pressure for academic success begins at a much younger age, there is an epidemic of over-scheduling and unsurprisingly childhood stress and mental health problems are on the rise.
... read more »
Gay and Lesbian Parenting – Second Parent Adoption
Second parent adoption is the legal term for the second adoption of a biological child or adopted child by a same sex partner. According to law, states have the right to honor or deny second parent adoption.
... read more »
Traveling with a Baby For Gays and Lesbians
Gay communities tend to offer support and advice for gay holidays, family outings and gay-friendly hotels and destinations.
... read more »
35,000 UK Women Suffer Postpartum Depression Alone
In some countries, postpartum depression (PPD) is under-reported and
under-recognized. According to a recent report, the United Kingdom is
one of those countries. Experts reveal more than 35,000 women suffer
from the condition and do so in complete silence.
... read more »
Childcare: What is a Babysitter?
Babysitters are there to provide temporary care for children, typically
in the afternoon or evening, when parents need to step out and step back
into those adult shoes.
... read more »
Childcare: Nanny 101
Childcare is an extremely sensitive and important topic for manyparents, especially in households where both parents work. Whenreturning to work after baby, there are three options for childcare 'personal day care, commercial day care, or nanny
... read more »
Childcare: How to Interview a Babysitter
Finding the right babysitter for your child can be a difficult task
for many parents. The idea of giving another person the sole
responsibility of caring for your child is a huge decision, but
sometimes parents want/need time out and there is simply no one else.
... read more »
Smaller Testicles Made Dad More Nurturing
Previous studies indicate a man’s fathering style is based on his level of testosterone, while a new study suggests the size of a man’s testicles is a tell-tale sign of fathering style, too.
... read more »
10 Secrets of the Baby Product Industry
The baby-product industry generates $23 billion in sales each year but do we really need all that cute stuff? Industry insiders say we don't but they're glad we buy it anyway.
... read more »
Childcare: How to Find a Good Babysitter
There are hundreds of reasons why you need a babysitter on speed dial, but finding just the right babysitter can be a difficult process.
... read more »
Kangaroo Care
There is nothing more important than skin to skin contact between mother and child, according to the March of Dimes and other supporters of pregnancy and infant health.
... read more »
Preparing Young Siblings for New Arrival
One of the nicest things about being pregnant is that when mom is pregnant, the whole family is pregnant, too. Younger children, however, may require a
little more time and TLC to get comfortable.
... read more »
Use 3 Piggy Banks to Teach Children Money Basics
A piggy bank is a common fixture in many a child’s bedroom but some financial experts say kids will become better money managers if they use three piggy banks instead of just one.
... read more »
Poor Parenting Plays Part in Bullying
According to researchers at the University of Warwick, bullying may be associated with poor parenting practices, including overprotective parenting.
... read more »
Baby Talk Improves Baby's Brain Power
Scientists are trying to figure out how speech and language development happens and they are increasingly finding that it’s all about baby talk. Baby talk improves brain power even before birth.
... read more »
Singing Better Than Baby Talk for Irritable Infants
It seems babies remain calm and content longer when they hear adults singing rather than speaking baby talk to them.
... read more »
New-Baby Blues Behind Only-Child Trend?
A new study from Canada indicates the everyday realities of parenthood could be a driving factor behind a trend for only-child families.
... read more »
Shared Parenting Enriches Sex Life
Want to spice up your sex life? Make child care a 50-50 proposition.
... read more »