Family Health

Family relationships can be confusing, and tracing back generations takes time, patience, and excellent research skills. Learning about your family connections is exciting, and uncovering family history is an interesting way to teach your children about family relationships and their family tree. One of the most confusing relationships to understand is cousins. Understanding the complicated […]

Baby showers are a special celebration of a new life. And if you are honored to host a baby shower, there are a few important things to know before you start planning and sending out those baby shower invitations. In the past, baby showers were a formal affair specifically for women of the mother-to-be’s inner […]

There are literally 100s of ways to practice Montessori parenting. From furnishing your home with sturdy wooden furniture, scaled to size, to providing learning materials for your child to interact with, we’ll focus on some of the best. Montessori graduates often credit Montessori with their ability to think outside the box and wade through complex […]

Key Points When you have a newborn baby at home, there are many things that can happen. New parents are always worried about things that pop up, unsure of what to do and how to treat them. One thing that is very common among young babies is baby eczema. Experts indicate that 9.6 million children […]

Your stool is the window into your digestive health. It can reveal vital information about the state of your gut health, from how frequently you go to the smell and physical appearance of your poop. The foods you eat can affect the feel and appearance of your stool during the day to day of bathroom […]

Key Points Blood pressure (BP) is the force that blood exerts on the blood vessels as it courses through our bodies. It is crucial to heart health: an increase in blood pressure is strongly associated with an increase in cardiovascular disease risk, even when BP is within the normal range. When your blood pressure rises, […]

Most kids love peanut butter! It’s a staple childhood food, and the basis of many quick, easy-to-make, healthy snacks and meals. But exactly how early should you introduce peanut butter to your baby?  In most cases, it’s OK to introduce peanut butter to babies as soon as they’re old enough to eat other soft solid […]

Most people dream of having a family from the time they are a young child and many like the idea of adopting. If you are part of this group, then you probably want to adopt as soon as you can. However, before you make a move, you must ensure that you meet the age requirements […]

Key Points You should be aware of the signs of constipation. They can include unusually large or small poop, pain when defecating, or a hard belly. An incorrect diet or one that lacks fiber can lead to constipation. There are several methods you can try to help relieve constipation. If these methods fail or if […]

Babies switch from placental nutrition to either breast milk or formula when born. That’s a tremendous change for a young digestive tract, which is why infants naturally have gas. While gassy babies are common, especially in newborns whose digestive systems are still developing, you may question how to help your infant with gas if their […]

As parents, we all want nothing but the best for our babies, and any health concern can be very alarming. No parent ever wants to be shocked at the changing table. However, the reality is that minor changes in a baby’s stool are normal and not something to be overly concerned about. Indeed, diarrhea in […]

Montessori vs. private schools: How do they compare? Though the majority of Montessori schools in the U.S. are private schools, for this comparison the private schools to which we will be comparing Montessori are ones that employ more traditional education models, with a focus on those that use the direct instruction approach. Private schools that […]

As new parents, your toddler’s first tooth is something to be excited about! Your little one’s first tooth (and many more to come!) comes with the responsibility of caring for your child’s teeth and scheduling regular dental visits. One of the questions you likely have is when you should take your child to the dentist. […]

Many parents look forward to seeing their babies crawling. It’s also a significant change for your baby, as they can now move around independently and begin to fully explore their surroundings! Many babies begin to crawl around the age of 8 months, though some may begin earlier and others later. Some babies will move around […]

As parents, it is only natural to be concerned if your toddler becomes ill. We only want the best for our children, so we want to do everything in our power to help them feel better. The issue is that sometimes, we can try to do too much, and it can end up doing more […]

As a parent, it can be incredibly terrifying when your children get sick, especially if this is your first child. It is natural for many people to get extremely worried when they see that their toddler has a fever, cough, or other signs of sickness. However, while it is important to take care of your […]

Getting your baby to sleep in their crib for the first time can be challenging, but it’s not impossible. With a few tips and tricks, your little one will drift off to sleep in no time. Here’s how to get your baby to sleep in a crib in nine simple steps. Key Points of Getting a […]

Dressing babies — particularly infants — can be challenging. How many layers are too many layers? Is Baby going to be too hot? Too cold? If figuring out how to dress Baby for sleep in each season seems daunting, don’t let it be. There are a few tricks of the trade that can help you […]

Epsom salt is a product commonly found in household closets and medicine cabinets. While many people could identify the product’s container, fewer likely know what purposes it holds. In actuality, uses for epsom salt are many — it is often employed for several health, personal aesthetic, household, and gardening-related uses. RELATED: 9 Handy Uses for […]

While having a first-aid kit on hand at all times is a great idea, it’s perhaps more so in the warmer months. Spring and summer, when you’re outdoors more frequently and generally being more active, often bring more injuries — cuts, scrapes, bruises and bug bites topping the list of “owies” that may require the […]

Hydrogen peroxide is a liquid chemical that has been in existence for more than 200 years. Chemically speaking, it is comprised of two molecules: hydrogen and oxygen. Though scientists consider hydrogen peroxide a powerful material, the substance does break down quickly when exposed to air or water. This underlying property makes it especially useful in […]

Witch hazel is made from a flowering plant that grows in Asia and North America. Long ago, Native Americans used that plant for medicinal purposes and for general skin care. Once the Puritans moved to North America from Europe, they learned from the Native Americans and began using it themselves. By the 1800s, it was […]

Vicks VapoRub has been a product you could purchase since 1890. This mentholated ointment was sold off to Procter & Gamble after Lumsford Richardson managed to concoct it as a treatment for the croup that his son suffered from. Ever since that time, people have come up with a multitude of uses for Vicks VapoRub. […]

Baking soda is the name of a chemical known as sodium bicarbonate. The substance is an alkaline-producing carbon dioxide gas when mixed with acid. This explains why the substance is most commonly used for baking, because the carbon dioxide gas bubbles it creates cause baking products to rise or inflate during the baking process. In […]