You can set it and forget it. It wondrously decreases your dishwasher loads. It is the secret to that good old “fall off the bone” tender meat. What is this magical appliance you ask? It is the infamous crockpot! These nifty devices not only simplify your life but they yield some of the most delicious
Month: December 2021
Time is precious to all parents, so finding cleaning tips that help speed up the process is a must. For mothers who juggle working outside of the home, time doesn’t come easily and when it does, we don’t feel like using it to clean the house. It’s important to find cleaning tips that serve your
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Gynecomastia is a condition in which a man has excess breast tissue growth. Although the glandular breast tissue is present in all men, in some, they grow above the average level, making them more prominent (1). This condition is common among teenagers. Breast development is mostly due to hormonal changes.
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE If a child is passing more than three loose, watery stools a day, it is diarrhea. Diarrhea isn’t a disease, rather a symptom. of illness (1). Generally, viral gastrointestinal infections are its most common cause. However, some underlying diseases, such as celiac disease, may also cause it. Diarrhea in children
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Achild with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has a shorter attention span, which could hinder their day-to-day activities. Therefore, after-school activities that can enhance their attentive skills are valuable. In addition, these activities may also help them drain their extra energy and channel it better. Here, we bring activities for
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Your little princess deserves a name that will do justice to the beautiful yet strong lady she will become one day. As a parent, you want the best for her, don’t you? So why not choose warrior names that suit her persona. A name that becomes her identity and goes
Image: iStock Obesity is a complex metabolic condition that affects one’s appearance and causes chronic health problems, such as type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), 20 percent of teens between 12 and 19 years are obese (1). The condition could affect a teen’s self-esteem, confidence, and long-term health.
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE According to a 2018 report, 83% of 12- to 15-year-olds own a smartphone, and 99% spend over 20 hours online each week on average (1). Most teenagers’ daily activities include using the internet to play online games, socialize, study, and do their homework. Many times, it also serves as an
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Warts are small growths on the skin and are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Although not harmful, they are contagious and spread easily. Warts can occur in both adults and children. In children, warts are most likely to occur on their hands, feet, and fingers, but can also spread
Image: Shutterstock Did you know the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children between ages two and three can be allowed to watch a maximum of one hour a day of high-quality educational programs under the supervision of a parent or caregiver (1). Educational TV shows can help children learn new subjects and improve their
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE If you love nature, you would want to name your child with something that resonates with Mother Nature. A beautiful nature-inspired name is benevolent and merciful. It serves as an inspiration for those with a creative mind. If you love everything around you, these names that mean forest for girls
When this all started back in March 2020, I, like most people, was terrified—of my husband getting sick, my kids getting sick, my older parents getting sick. I was scared our small business, which services offices, would never recover, which would mean selling our house, finding new jobs, and starting all over again. Even the
By Halloween this year, both sets of grandparents were already asking, “So, what’s the plan for Christmas?” I felt all earnest eyes on me as I hosted our pre-trick-or-treating pizza party. Grandparents. Children. My sister’s family. Perhaps even Santa himself was watching. I’m certain that our Elf on the Shelf was listening from his off-season
Pandemic life happened here: work calls by day, home-cooked meals by night, a baby’s first delightful laugh. And now it’s hard to imagine having to leave. Every morning at 8:30, I’d put on a sweatshirt and yoga pants, brush my hair and slather on tinted moisturizer and a smack of lip balm. Destination: dining table.
The day I told my husband we were having twins, he froze and didn’t say a word for a week. We already had a six-year-old daughter, so we both knew how hard it was going to be, with twice the diapers and bottles. We knew it would be a lot to juggle, and it was.
As a born and raised planner, I had my life figured out early on: Finish school; get married; establish my career; have a baby. It seemed so simple. How things actually turned out: I got married a year before a major career switch, started a new program and had a baby during my second year of
Magda Filipiak / EyeEm via Getty Images Thanks to diet culture, we often approach holiday meals and treats with guilt. Follow these expert tips to have a more healthy relationship with eating. For some people, the holidays can bring joy: their grandma’s pie, gifts, macaroni and cheese (need I say more?), and relaxing with family
HuffPost Life’s editors are a discerning bunch of parents, cooks, do-it-yourselfers, clean freaks and enthusiasts of all things fitness and wellness. When we find a product that truly makes our lives better, you can bet we’ve put a lot of research and care into it, which makes us want to shout it from the rooftops.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unimaginable effect on everyone’s lives. But if you’re pregnant, the virus and the disease it causes, COVID-19 (particularly the current predominant Delta variant) have produced additional concerns. One worry that some moms-to-be have expressed throughout the pandemic is whether they should move forward with their plans to head to the
Bringing home a newborn is never easy. In fact, from the moment a couple decides they want to have a baby, rumbles can start. Some couples can really struggle to have a baby, and when they do, they are elated. Then a woman goes through pregnancy, which can take a toll on her and her