Good Reads – Spring 2023
Spring is in the air! And what a line-up of books we have for you. We have something for everyone, from gardens and changing seasons to children’s emotions and evaluating your parenting style as it changes over the years. We even have a memoir and other glimpses of history tucked into this list. Hop on […]
Male Contraceptives: The Pros and Cons
Globally, access to a range of effective contraceptive options is crucial in preventing unintended or unwanted pregnancies. Unfortunately, there is an imbalance in the availability of contraceptive options for men and women. As proposals regarding the use of contraceptives circulate in legislative bodies across the United States, individuals and couples are actively seeking non-hormonal alternatives […]
How I Overcame Five of The Most Annoying Pregnancy Symptoms
It’s a time of joy, hope, and excitement, but let’s be honest – pregnancy isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. There’s a lot going on as your body prepares to release a new human into the world, and not all of it is pleasant to experience. So how can you tackle the most common annoying symptoms […]
5 Essential Foods for Healthy, Child-friendly Meals
by Rue Jyoti Deciding on meals can be complicated when taking care of children. Often, what’s healthy for them isn’t what they want to eat. And although it may be tempting to give in all the time, the Public School Review explains that lacking the proper nutrients may significantly impact children’s overall development. This includes affecting […]
5 Things to do For Baby’s Teeth
Use xylitol gum or mints This is the easiest and most important thing a parent can do for their baby’s teeth. Children of parents who chew xylitol gum are less likely to have cavities. This study (link) found that when mothers used xylitol gum during pregnancy, their children had 70% fewer cavities at the age […]
Are Allergies Arriving Early This Year?
It’s easy to think of allergies as an inflammatory event since many of us experience itchy eyes, runny noses, fatigue, headaches, and eczema. These symptoms are the body’s way of letting us know it’s stressed. Like many issues, it’s often easier to prevent them than it is to fix them once they’ve developed and gotten […]