If you’re a working parent, then you’re likely well-aware that balancing your career and the needs of your children is one tough job. Of course, your kids come first, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to leave the office in the middle of the day to pick up your sick son or to skip the
Pregnancy
From the moment a woman first sees those two lines on a pregnancy test, a lot of thoughts run through her mind, and one of them is when her baby will be due. Having a due date can be exciting, and it can help mom start planning what she is going to do and start
And the Winner Is: Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cup Your baby is growing up (sniffle). Time to say bye-bye to bottles and hello to a traditional cup. But before you hand your wee one a tumbler full of water—and practically beg for a wet onesie—try introducing a transitional trainer option. With a dentist-recommended spoutless design,
Black Friday 2021 is on its way! This year should be just like any other, and this shopping holiday is known for having the absolute best deals for parents and parents-to-be. Retailers from Amazon to Walmart to Target will have tons of baby deals, both before, during and after Black Friday (that’s Friday, November 26!). The
The benefits of regularly exercising are well-known, but new research shows there’s even more reason for expecting mothers to get moving – it can help mitigate and even prevent asthma in offspring. Asthma is a respiratory condition that occurs when the airways narrow and swell, which can make it difficult to breathe. The condition varies
Parenting can be messy. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand hygiene has been top of mind for all caregivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), regular handwashing is one of the most effective ways to zap germs and avoid getting sick. But if you don’t have access to soap
Preparing to pack my hospital bag was almost as exciting to me as a baby shower or that moment when you leave for the hospital; it symbolized our new beginning and the future. I carefully wrote out my list of what I would bring and was convinced that I really needed all the items I was
Drake Bell is officially a father! The former Drake & Josh star confirmed he married Janet Von Schmeling and that they welcomed their first child together. Last month, the former Nickelodeon star was photographed at Disneyland on his birthday. The actor was accompanied by his long-time girlfriend and was seen pushing a baby stroller with
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases gained international recognition in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On June 29, he has a kids’ picture book coming out about his experience. Image: Courtesy Simon & Schuster The book, titled Dr. Fauci: How a Boy From Brooklyn Became
Jessica Grange lives in Ward 7 in Washington, D.C. A mom of one with another on the way, Grange has had regular prenatal appointments since January 2021 with her physician, who has an office in both Maryland and D.C. Grange has had to travel to both offices for care. The office in Maryland is only
Less than a month after welcoming their newborn into the world, Chris Lane and Lauren Bushnell found themselves back in the hospital with their son on the Fourth of July. Not only was the couple’s son, but Dutton also had to undergo some serious testing as well. Lane shared on an Instagram video on Monday that Dutton
Over the weekend, Lindsay Flach competed in the heptathlon at the 2021 U.S. Olympic trials—at 18 weeks pregnant. Flach, who has also competed in the 2012 and 2016 heptathlons at the U.S. Olympic trials, announced the news via Instagram with a picture of her growing bump. “3rd Olympic Trials. This one looks a little different,”
If you’re expecting your bundle to arrive this autumn, are hoping to get pregnant once the leaves change or just love fall, get inspired by these fall names for baby boys and girls, which capture the colors, tastes, smells and traditions of the season. Ash. This sweet and simple name for a baby boy or
The Summer Olympic Games, which will take place in Tokyo later this season, have come under fire for their treatment of breastfeeding athletes. Last month, Canadian basketball player Kim Gaucher released a video in which she said she was not able to travel to the Olympics with her 3-month-old daughter, Sophie, despite still breastfeeding. In
Scarlett Johansson is pregnant! She and husband Colin Jost are expecting their first child together, Page Six reports. “Scarlett is actually due soon,” a source told the outlet on Tuesday, July 6. “I know she and Colin are thrilled.” Another source told the outlet, “Scarlett is pregnant but has been keeping it very quiet. She
Picking a name for your baby can be incredibly nerve-wracking for couples. While some settle on a name and just “know” that it’s right for their little one, others struggle for weeks and even months to land on the perfect name. The process can be frustrating and stressful, to say the least. Bachelor stars Jade
New research is underscoring the importance of young men receiving the coronavirus vaccine. Experts warn that the virus’s impact on male fertility can have more damaging effects than the vaccine’s side effects. “The risk of COVID infection on fertility is way worse than the vaccine could ever be,” Dr. Amin Herati, an expert in male
It’s every parent’s nightmare: You’re traveling in the car with baby and wind up flipping over in a crash. It’s a scenario no one wants to fathom, but one mom’s eye-opening viral post is driving home the importance of being prepared. Rachel McNamara, a Maine-based mom, posted a side-by-side photo on Facebook earlier this month
Choosing your baby’s name can be a tricky decision, to say the least. How will it sound with her last name? What nicknames could you make out of it? Is it unique? Is it fun, but not too silly? Millions of parents toy with these questions every day. Since we’re halfway through 2019, the baby
The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) has announced plans to offer shopping vouchers to pregnant women to encourage them to stop smoking. According to The Sun, the plan is still under development and few details have been announced. It’s currently unknown what type of vouchers the women will be offered. But reports say they’ll be