It’s difficult enough being pregnant without being afflicted by another major health condition like gestational diabetes. How is gestational diabetes the same or different from regular diabetes? Gestational diabetes is diagnosed only during pregnancy; however, it affects the body in… read more
If you’ve got kids in school this fall, then your child has likely been hit by the bevy of germs living in schools and daycare centers. Fortunately, we have many medicines that can help our children heal or at least… read more
Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of… read more
As soon as Laura Lytle’s son Luke turned about a year old, he began climbing on everything in her home. The local mother of two had to hide all the barstools under her kitchen island to prevent a serious climbing… read more
When Marlo Walpole’s son began driving, she had some ground rules for him. Among them were no cell phone use, no driving to a location she did not approve, and he needed to tell her when he left and when… read more
When I was about 10 years old, I went to a pediatrician’s office knowing that I would be getting a TB test where they puncture your skin with a needle. I was so scared that I ended up passing out… read more
When Nicole Beasley Becker’s then one-year-old son began jumping in the pool without warning, she knew she and her husband had to take action with swim training. “He had no fear and would just jump in to the pool without… read more
When Jenny Hill was pregnant with her first daughter 12 years ago, she toured the prospective hospital where she would give birth and began to have doubts on what she wanted from her delivery experience. The setting felt too clinical… read more
The day has finally come—your baby is here. Warmly snuggled in his or her blanket, your newborn is perfect! But there are still some necessary screenings that your doctors and specialists will have to perform to make sure your baby… read more
In the blink of an eye, your beloved baby grows up and so does their personality and style. As your child grows up, they want their bedroom—their own space—to reflect their unique tastes. So, what is the best way to… read more
