Pregnancy is difficult enough with weight gain, hormonal mood swings and morning sickness. But there is a condition that can put pregnant women in a lethal position. Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is also known as postpartum cardiomyopathy. It is an uncommon… read more
Up until the last few years, baby showers were reserved just for celebrating your first pregnancy. The rules of etiquette only allowed a second shower if you were having your second child right on the heels of your first, requiring… read more
By Colleen McTiernan and Lizzie Vasquez Breast-feeding is an important element of healthy development in newborns. Not only is it a great connection for mothers to make with their babies, but breast-feeding also provides newborns with essential nutrients that promote… read more
By April Tisher You can just feel her excitement. She simply cannot control herself, and she has to tell you what she is thinking right now! If you have children, or have ever met one, you know just how impatient… read more
By Danielle Spano You have waited nine months, and now your baby is finally here! And after just a few days in the hospital with the help and care of the hospital staff, you are on your own. This period… read more
By Danielle Spano Preschool readies children for kindergarten with psychological and social skills, but how do you know if your child is ready to start? It may be time for you to go back to work or you may just… read more
By Nicole Irving It has been nine years since I gave birth to my last son, but sometimes I still feel as though I still have “pregnancy brain.” Also called “baby brain,” “mommy brain,” or “momnesia,” pregnancy brain refers to… read more
By April Tisher No matter what ages your children are, making the decision about who will care for them when you are away from them is a big one. Whether you are leaving your infant in a full-time day care center while you return to… read more
By April Tisher As parents, it always seems like our children are growing up too fast — faster than we did for sure! And sometimes they really are. What if your child is actually entering puberty before he or she… read more
By Colleen McTiernan There’s no shortage of children’s music, that’s for sure. But sorting out the fun-for-my-kid-and-bearable-me music from the stuff that’s sure to get on your nerves is tough. Below are some of our personal favorites along with some… read more
