Big Kid
When “Sick” Isn’t Straightforward
I’m busy teaching my special-needs teens the things they’ll need to know when they’re off at college, but how do I teach them to recognize when they’re sick?
Pregnancy
The Post-Pregnancy Body Changes That Nobody Talks About
Amalah discusses her diastasis recti, umbilical hernia and other post-pregnancy body changes that nobody seems to talk about.
Health & Safety
Are Your Kids Being Treated Like an Invisible Patient?
Sometimes you need to be your child’s advocate when you’re dealing with a doctor or dentist that is not giving them the respect and kindness children deserve when receiving medical care.
Health & Safety
Can This Pediatrician Relationship Be Saved?
A first-time mom has lots of anxiety about her relationship with her child’s pediatrician and needs help deciding whether she should find a new one.
Big Kid
To Sleep, Perchance To Teen
Most teens don’t get enough sleep, but it’s not as though we can force them into REM. How do we keep them healthy and keep out of bedtime battles?
Health & Safety
10 Ways to Stop Eczema Cold This Winter
Every year winter brings all kinds of skin annoyances, like seasonal eczema. Thankfully, we’ve figured a few things out to keep comfortable and splotch-free.
Products & Services
Best and Safest Reusable Water Bottles
We try out the safest reusable water bottles available to determine which are best for young kids, elementary schoolers, tweens and adults.
Health & Safety
Total Eclipse of the Potty Training
Out of nowhere my recently potty-trained toddler has started peeing indiscriminately. Is this a behavioral regression or is there something more I should be concerned about?
Health & Safety
Keep Calm and Carry On (with Empowered SAFETY)
in 2013, there were 113 children’s products recalled. Whoa. I couldn’t name one of them. However, Empowered SAFETY does all the legwork for you.
Health
Single Mom: In Pursuit of Self-Care
The constant pursuit of self-care is important for all parents to consider, but especially if you’re a single mom.
Health & Safety
When There’s a Ferocious Fido in the Family
A mom needs encouragement to confront her family about its aggressive dog being around her young children.
Health & Safety
Gun Videos, Gun Toys, Gun Safety
My young son is disturbed by the gun videos the older boys on the school bus are showing him. What should I do? Am I overreacting by wanting to contact the school?
Health & Safety
Earth Day: Supporting Clean Drinking Water for All
Watch me turn “dirty water” into clean drinkable water– in minutes– using P&G’s purified water technology.
Big Kid
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
Teenagers and burgeoning sexuality. The conversations are becoming more difficult, but we’ll keep having them, because communication and knowledge are key.
Young Child
Goodbye Baby Gate, Hello (Terrible, Frightening) Freedom
My preschooler is very good at unlatching our strong baby gate. At what age can I let him have some independence in house during the early morning, before we are up?
Your Life
High-Definition Eyeglass Lenses. Yes, Really.
I’ve spent a lifetime dealing with vision correction, is my point, and yet the idea of a “high definition” glasses lens sounded… a little too good to be true. Learn about digital lenses, what they are, how you get fitted and that there’s no black magic involved.
Health & Safety
Bug Repellent Guide for Families
Our human mosquito magnet tested out several different bug repellents, from skin protectants (DEET and DEET-free options), to wristbands and insect traps. And we share our favorites repellents.
Health & Safety
Bug Repellents for Kids: What Should I Be Thinking About?
There’s more to think about when it come to protection from insects, like mosquitoes and ticks, than just “let’s spray THIS.” We look at DEET and other considerations.
Big Kid
When Your Teen’s Friend Has Mental Health Issues
No one wants their kid to be unkind to others, but when it comes to issues of mental illness, are you teaching your kid kindness or fear?
Health & Safety
Filling in the Blanks
When I introduce myself from here on out, I am supposed to say, “Hi, my name is ______________, and I’m an alcoholic.” That’s the first step, according to the brochure some nice woman handed me as I entered my first AA meeting day before yesterday.