Ever wonder what you did with all your free time before you had kids? I sure do, because now it’s such a precious commodity that I can’t remember what it’s like to regularly have evenings and weekends to myself. Over the years, though, I’ve come up with tactics to make sure that my husband and I still … Read more about 12 “Hacks” for having a social Life with Kids
Potty training any child is a victory but potty training a child with special needs brings a whole other level of satisfaction and serenity. I should know; it took several years to toilet-train my son, Max, who has cerebral palsy. But he did it. No, we did it — and here are 10 key things that helped us. 1. … Read more about 10 Things to remember when Potty Training a Special-Needs Child
Since becoming a mom, I’ve made a lot of new friends — moms in my neighborhood, moms at my children’s schools, moms at their events and programs, and moms I’ve met online and local Facebook groups. I’ve also attempted to be besties with the staffers at our pediatrician’s front desk so they can call me … Read more about 7 Awkward Mom Friendships you probably already have
You know those lazy, carefree days of summer? Wha? Exactly. Parents don’t get much of a break during the season — someone neglected to write that into our contracts. Here’s how most of us actually spent our summer vacation:
As if labor itself isn’t the most intense thing your body’s ever endured (with the best payoffs — a baby!), there’s that bizarre stuff that happens after childbirth. With my first kid, I remember being shocked by how tender and leaky my boobs were — I desperately wished I could take them off — and freaked out … Read more about 22 Moms share the craziest Things that happened to their Bodies after giving Birth
Whether your child has experienced bullying or you’re just worried about the possibility, there’s a silver lining: psychological research supports the idea that teaching children good coping techniques can significantly decrease bullying — and if it does happen, your child won’t be as scarred by it. Here’s what you can do today to help your child deal … Read more about 5 Ways Parents can help put an end to Bullying
Iron deficiency is by far the most common cause of anemia in pregnancy, but it’s not the only cause. You could also develop anemia from not getting enough folic acid or vitamin B12, by losing a lot of blood, or from certain diseases or inherited blood disorders such as sickle cell disease. Your iron requirements go up significantly when you’re … Read more about Iron-deficiency Anemia in Pregnancy Causes, Prevention & Treatment
What is gestational hypertension? If you develop high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy but don’t have protein in your urine or other key symptoms of preeclampsia, you’ll be diagnosed with gestational hypertension, sometimes called pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). (Preeclampsia is a serious condition in which women develop high blood pressure after midpregnancy and have protein … Read more about Gestational Hypertension: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is a c-section? A c-section, or cesarean section, is the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. In certain circumstances, a c-section is scheduled in advance. In others, it’s done in response to an unforeseen complication. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, about 33 percent … Read more about C-sections: Giving birth by cesarean section
If you’re pregnant or might become pregnant, you need folic acid (vitamin B9) for a number of compelling reasons. Why you need folic acid Folic acid helps prevent neural tube defects (NTDs)—serious birth defects of the spinal cord (such as spina bifida) and the brain (such as anencephaly). Neural tube defects occur at a very … Read more about Folic acid: Why you need it before and during pregnancy