What Was on the Menu at Founding Fathers 4th of July Parties?
Culinary historians and diehard Fourth of July fans alike have long wondered what exactly was on the menu at America’s first birthday party The first-ever American Independence celebration, held o...
Watermelon... Good or Bad for you?
Watermelon is rich in nutrients – including vitamins A and C, B vitamins and potassium — but where it really packs a punch is with lycopene, the antioxidant pigment that gives the fruit its deep re...
Jon Snow's Parents Reveal Family Tree
This is a twist that many fans — particularly book readers — have been waiting to see validated for quite some time. And in the world of Thrones — where so much is dependent upon family name — it w...
Some Causes of Binge Eating in Kids
In order to put childhood binge eating into context, a new systematic review identifies two potential risk factors for binge eating in children under the age of 12. With family being the most proxi...
Shielding From the Sun is Better Than Sunscreen
Parents have certainly gotten much more aware about sun protection, though they sometimes feel a little overwhelmed by the variety of products and by the job of keeping up with the imperatives for...
Study: Eating More Fiber May End Peanut Allergies
Having a child with a peanut allergy can make life pretty tricky, if not downright terrifying. While most daycares, preschools, and play spaces ban peanut butter sandwiches and snacks, parents of ...
Job Seeker tips for Moms to get Back to Work
Hey mom, savvy tech companies want you! Here's how to un-pause your career if you're looking to go back to work after kids. Nearly a third of women in the workforce take a pause in their career at...
We Can't Even Eat Raw Cookie Dough Anymore.
Maybe you’ve swiped a bite of raw cookie dough while preparing a batch to bake. Or perhaps you’ve let your children lick the batter from the cake bowl, or use homemade “play dough” to make c...
More Trees Could Lead to Less Aggression in Children-Study Finds
Date: June 28, 2016 Source: Elsevier Summary: Adolescents in urban communities may have less aggressive behaviors if they live in neighborhoods with more greenery, such as parks, golf courses,...
Raw Cookie Dough A Risk Due to Contaminated Flour
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration issued a message warning people not to eat raw dough because of a recent outbreak of E. coli linked to contaminated flour. Investigations traced the sou...
All in Due Time: When Milestones Can Wait
There's nothing more exciting than checking the milestone boxes of our kids' first years. But rushing them doesn't do anyone any favors.
The Best Playdate You Won't Find on Pinterest Is a Bunny Funeral
We don't wake up one day and decide to teach our kids about death. But sometimes the universe decides to drop a dead bunny in your yard.
5 Patriotic Books to Read with Your Kids
From snippets of American history, to how families celebrate the day, these 5 books are sure to become Independence Day favorites.
Brightly Colored Treats to Make With Your Kids This Summer
You'll want them just as much as your kids do. 1. Tie Dye S’mores 2. Sour Patch Grapes 3. Homemade Galaxy Ice Cream 4. Gone Fishin’ Brownie Bites 5. Ice Cream Tacos ... Source: 21 Technic...
Summer Reading List 'Swallows and Amazons' For Your Kids
Kids have always loved stories about peers enjoying themselves far from prying, protective grownups, and Arthur Ransome’s classic novel of summer adventure is one of the best in the genre. Enormou...
Brain Activity in Newborns can be Affected by Antidepressants
According a new study, fetal exposure to commonly used SRI drugs may affect brain activity in newborns. The researchers suggest that the effects of drugs on fetal brain function should be assessed ...
Parenting in a Refugee Camp is Tough Stuff
World Vision’s Lindsay Gladding discusses the everyday difficulties faced by parents as they try to raise their children in the refugee camps of Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley.
7 True Reasons I Hate Summer, But Not Really
Summer, you're our favorite! But seriously, you're killing us. We can't keep up with every single awesome thing we're supposed to hurry up and do before it's cold, okay? WE CAN'T.
Stop Worrying About That: A Smart Mom's Guide to Helpful Mediocrity
Here are five things I have chosen to give up on. Try letting these things go; not everything can be ideal.
Rural Kids are Getting Help Through Tele-Psychiatry
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry estimates that as many as 1 in 5 children in the United States have behavioral health issues. However, of these children, only 20 percent rec...
Perfectionist Parenting Can Backfire - Big Time.
Perfectionist Parenting Probably Doesn't Work.
How to Keep Your Child Hydrated This Summer
From sports camps to running around on the playground, kids can log long hours in the summer heat. Many don't stop to drink water. A few simple moves by camps, coaches and parents can help. How mu...
Keeping Up With The Supply And Demand Of Parenting
Three kids clamor for two parents' attention. The math is never going to add up, but the outcome is always love. Hopefully they'll remember.
The Sublime Benefits of a Doula-assisted Childbirth
Translated from ancient Greek, “doula” means “woman who serves." Having one attend your birth may be helpful in ways you'd never imagine.