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Why Pregnant and Nursing Mothers Should Avoid Marijuana...
As marijuana becomes legal in more states, its use has quietly crept into corners of life where it may do more harm than good. One...
Inducing Labor at Full Term: What Really Makes Sense fo...
For as long as women have been giving birth, midwives, doctors, and mothers themselves have searched for ways to encourage labor w...
Getting Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night: The Good,...
If you’re a new parent, chances are you’ve Googled the phrase “when will my baby sleep through the night?” at least a dozen times ...
Can Antibiotics in Infancy Raise the Risk of Obesity? W...
Antibiotics save lives no question about it. They can stop infections in their tracks, protect children from serious illness, and ...
Holiday Toys for Kids: Why “Back to Basics” Beats Gadge...
The holidays are here, and with them comes the annual scramble to find the perfect toys for the children in our lives. Shelves (an...
The Better Way to Discipline Children: Teaching With Lo...
Of all the challenges that come with parenting the sleepless nights, the endless laundry, the financial freefall perhaps the harde...
Heart Disease and Breast Cancer: How Women Can Lower Th...
When I talk to women about their health, one pattern always strikes me: many are far more worried about breast cancer than heart d...
Couch Potatoes Start Early: Why Kids Are Moving Less An...
When you hear the phrase couch potato, chances are you picture a weary adult glued to Netflix after work. But here’s the unsettlin...
What to Do If You Think Your Child Has the Flu
The first cough of flu season can make any parent’s stomach drop. Is it just a cold? RSV? COVID? Or the dreaded flu? Sorting throu...
How to Survive (and Even Enjoy) Parent-Teacher Conferen...
By the time December rolls around, many parents find themselves sitting in the tiny chairs of their child’s classroom, clutching a...
It's not always clear to parents what signs a teenager ...
It's a common belief among parents that their kids have an inner child. In the event that our teenager was quietly contemplating s...
Why Pregnant Women Should Be Wary of Phthalates The Inv...
Most expecting moms already know the classic pregnancy no-gos: skip the sushi, say no to soft cheeses, and avoid alcohol and tobac...