My husband and I are expecting our first child a few weeks after Valentine’s Day. The proximity to the “day of love” and just the pure excitement of meeting our little one has our hearts all a-flutter. It’s also set the stage for many a philosophical conversation about what kind of parents we will be, […]
Tag: Health
Nothing is more important than our health – and that includes moms and children. How to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is in the forefront of the resources we provide to parents. There are so many factors in our daily lives that contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do. Our articles provide tips and advice that we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves and our families. Moms move the world; let’s make it a healthier one.
Is Tummy Time Really Important?
What’s the story with tummy time? I know I’m supposed to do it but my baby hates it! Is it really important? Great question! I hear this one a lot, since no one wants to see a baby uncomfortable. That said, yes, tummy time is as important as “they” say. The Back to Sleep campaign began […]
10 Reasons to Make Sleep a Priority
So you have given up caramel mocchacinos, bought a gym membership, and even jumped on the “be kind” bandwagon. But have you thought about adding improving your family’s sleep patterns to your New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you think sleep should just come naturally and is not something you can change. That’s a myth. Based on […]
What Resolutions?
So, the ball in Times Square dropped and everyone drank a little champagne or sparkling cider. Now that the holidays are over and 2014 has begun, we can sweep up the confetti, put away the party hats, and get back to a sense of peaceful order. Kids back to school, folks back to work, and […]
Vaginal Exams: When to get them and what do they mean?
My doctor said I am 1 cm dilated. Does that mean I should expect to go into labor any moment? I am regularly approached with this question. The answer is very simple – No. Many women can walk around for weeks with their cervix slightly dilated. This is not necessarily an indicator of the onset of […]
Irish Soda Bread
What could be better on a cold winter morning than warm, sweet Irish Soda Bread? This bread is moist, full of raisins, and perfect by itself or toasted with cinnamon butter or homemade jam. After many searches for the perfect recipe for Irish Soda Bread I found it here at allrecipes.com. I modified it slightly […]
Reaching for Joy in 2014
This is the time of year when people begin to abandon their new year resolutions. Mine – eating less chocolate and flossing regularly (not necessarily in that order) – have already gone out the window. But after reading many friends’ Facebook updates recently, it seems that an important theme in resolutions for 2014 has emerged: […]
Grandfather Wants to Keep Advanced Disease from His Family
My husband Carl was just diagnosed with a serious disease and has been told he probably will not live beyond 18 months or so. He has opted for no treatment, no experimental drugs. He said he wants to enjoy whatever time he has left and will just focus on pain management. His doctors are supportive. […]