• Two Thumbs UP
    • In parenting circles, thumb sucking is a double edge sword. On one hand, it comforts your child. On the other, it may cause ...
    • How to Referee Sibling Rivalry
    • Mom! Didi is not letting me watch Tom and Jerry!” screams your little one. On the other hand, the older one shouts, “You’ve been watching for the last hour; I want to watch my shows too!” Thus begins another one of those fights that ...
    • How to Find Your Child’s Talents
    • It has almost become a cliché to say that every child is special and should be treated thus. Some children show their parents and the society how special they are, at an age when most children do not even know who they are. They exhibit a ...
    • Why is sleep so elusive during pregnancy?
    • Most mothers-to-be would probably prefer to get as much sleep as possible before the baby arrives. But one of nature’s dirty tricks is that just when you’re most in need of rest, you ...
    • Helping Kids Handle Worry (Part 2)
    • Guide kids to solutions. You can help reduce worries by helping kids learn to deal constructively with challenging situations. When your child ...
    • Helping Kids Handle Worry (Part 1)
    • Kids don’t have to pay bills, cook dinners, or manage carpools. But — just like adults — they have their share of daily demands and things that don’t go smoothly. If frustrations and disappointments pile up, kids ...
    • Healthy breakfasts give kids a boost
    • Starting off the morning with a healthy breakfast is just one of the ways parents can ensure their children are getting off to a good start each and every day. Skipping this important meal can make kids ...
    • Helping Kids Cope with Stress (Part 1)
    • To adults, childhood can seem like a carefree time. But kids still experience stress. Things like school and social life can sometimes create pressures that can feel overwhelming for kids. As a parent, you can’t ...
    • Water Safety (Part 4)
    • Whenever a child is missing, always check the pool first. Survival depends on a quick rescue and restarting ...
    • Water Safety (Part 3)
    • First, teach kids never to swim alone. Using the buddy system means there’s always someone looking out for you. Make sure your kids understand that swimming in a pool is ...
    • Water Safety (Part2)
    • Having a pool, pond, spa, or hot tub on your property is a tremendous responsibility when it comes to safety issues. Hot tubs may feel great to adults, but kids can become dangerously ...
    • Water Safety (Part 1)
    • Pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches mean summer fun and cool relief from hot weather. But water also can be dangerous for kids if you don’t take the proper precautions. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. And most drowning occurs ...
    • Breastfeeding Diet for Mothers
    • Whether you’re a new mom or a seasoned parenting pro, breastfeeding often comes with its fair share of questions. Here are answers to some common inquiries that ...
    • Breastfeeding vs. Formula Feeding (Part 2)
    • Breast milk doesn’t cost a cent, while the cost of formula quickly adds up. And because of the immunities and antibodies passed onto them through their mother’s breast milk, breastfed infants are ...
    • Health Benefits of Honey (Part 1)
    • Honey is a sweet treat. In fact, it is man’s oldest sweetener. It can be a good substitute for sugar in our drinks and food. But it is also good for ...
    • Black cherry jam
    • Wash black cherries (or cherries) and remove the tails if any. Carefully remove the stones with a sharp object to avoid crushing the black cherries. Add ...
    • 6 Anti-Aging Super foods
    • Can you add years to your life by making smarter food choices? Yes! There are many variables involved in how long you live, but by ...
    • Nine Reasons to Drink Green Tea Daily
    • Have you been wondering “what’s all the fuss about green tea?” Now you can stop wondering and start drinking ... green tea, that is. This flavorful beverage offers many health benefits to anyone who drinks it regularly. Green tea contains a ...
    • Black Tea
    • Black tea is a variety of tea that is more oxidized than the green, oolong and ...
    • Health Benefits of Grapes
    • The health benefits of grapes include its ability to treat constipation, indigestion, fatigue, kidney disorders, macular degeneration and prevention of cataract. Grapes, one of the most delicious fruits, are rich sources of ...
    • Health Benefits of Strawberries
    • Strawberries are naturally high in vitamins and minerals, low in calories, naturally sweet, easy to find, and easy to prepare. If you are trying to ...
    • 10 Health Benefits of Apples
    • Were told that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what exactly are the health benefits of apples? Here are ten reasons to heed the advice of that old proverb ...
    • The Best Get-Happy Foods
    • Sorry, ice cream isnt on the list! But the following foods do have nutrients that can help fight stress and ...
    • Pomegranate fights breast cancer
    • Enzyme-blocking chemicals in pomegranate may protect individuals against breast cancers, a new study finds. Previous studies had reported various health benefits for pomegranate. Rich in ...
    • 5 stress-fighting superfoods
    • Three cups of spinach supply 40 percent of your daily magnesium, a mineral that blunts stresss effects on the body by ...