A fun take on the classic mash! Purple potatoes offer an extra boost of antioxidants known as anthocyanin. .. Read More

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 Morning sickness can put a damper on the otherwise exciting time of a new pregnancy.  There are ways to cope with it!  While not every solution may work for you, chances are that one o.. Read More

    Cot death is still the leading cause of death in babies over one month old and accounts for the death of seven babies each week in the UK. But before you start worrying, there are .. Read More

Despite your best preparation, as a new parent you are bound to make mistakes. Babies don't come with manuals, and no amount of advice, books, and classes can adequately prepare you for the change.. Read More

Many parents hope that their children will become bilingual. Yet even if each of the parents has a different mother tongue, raising a child to be bilingual is not a certainty. Indeed, many children wh.. Read More

Welcoming a baby into your home is an exciting and often overwhelming experience. Just as you adjust to life with another family member, so does your dog. Your pup might feel disregarded or starved fo.. Read More

Feeding is one of the most importantissues a working mother faces.  Someworking women think that formula feeding is their only option, butbreastfeeding is still very possible. This article w.. Read More

 A question that parents often ask themselves is, how much technology should their children be exposed to? Whether it's playing on a games console, using an iPad or smartphone, researching ho.. Read More

Perhaps you've dreamed of having a big family ever since you were a little girl or your new baby's arrival came as a surprise. Maybe you and your spouse have been hoping for years to have a se.. Read More

Children, particularly in their middle years, thrive on routine.  They like knowing what to expect as their day unfolds (not that they'll always admit this!) or when a holiday approaches. .. Read More

 Reading is one of the most fundamental life skills that your baby will learn, and it is never too early to start. Reading with your baby will help to boost their vocabulary and improve their lis.. Read More

A baby’s skin can be a challenge to take care of.  Your baby can’t tell you what itches or feels dry, you have to be vigilant and watch for signs of discomfort.  Here are several.. Read More

As China takes its place as a major player on the world stage, there is an increasing need for people from the West to learn Chinese. Many are put off, however, by perceived difficulties arising becau.. Read More

We might not remember it, but most of us once experienced the horror of knowing there was a monster under our bed. We were afraid to go to sleep and either called out for help or stayed as still and s.. Read More

Experts have strenuously debated the effect of listening to music on an infant’s brain development. Some researchers--and many entrepreneurs--have concluded that music makes babies smarter, wher.. Read More

 For a new mom, getting rid of the "baby belly" is usually a top goal. Not only will it help you look better, but it also is practical, getting you back into your pre-baby clothes. If y.. Read More

Whether you're taking a short weekend getaway or driving across the country, it can be tough to keep children entertained during those long hours in the car.  "Are we there yet?" an.. Read More

As the summer holidays wind down and school starts up, it can be tough to get your children back into the swing of things.  Fortunately, there are some simple tricks you can use to make the adjus.. Read More

Summertime comes in and the kids want to be at and in the pool. Although swimming pools are great sources of fun and exercise for children, they can have an extremely dangerous side. Drowning is  .. Read More

It is natural for you as a mother to want the best that life has to offer for your baby, especially concerning food. You have the choice of opting for commercial baby foods, or preparing your baby'.. Read More

It's a shock for parents when they realise that their child has head lice for the first time. Sometimes the news arrives in a letter from school, while, in other cases, suspicion is aroused by the.. Read More

Some children fall asleep with relative ease most nights, while some put up a bedtime fight every evening.  Your little ones may habitually beg for ten more minutes, or they may regularly climb i.. Read More

Banking umbilical cord blood is a relatively new option in the medical landscape.  The process is far from common place and many misconceptions surround the practice.  Most often, stem cell .. Read More

Christmas is the time of year when people think about others, and that should include kids. Making gifts for friends and family is a great way to teach children that a gift does not have to cost a lot.. Read More

Almost all pregnant women have some nagging fears about traveling by plane. It is all too easy to obsess over frightening questions about miscarriages, labor, and dangerous equipment. The following te.. Read More

As the recommended age for weaning babies increases more options are available to parents starting their baby on solids - Baby Led Weaning (BLW) is becoming more popular.   Half a century a.. Read More

Can’t find enough “me” time to exercise?   You don’t have to exercise alone.  Childhood obesity is one of our nation’s most devastating health problems.&nb.. Read More

It’s a tradition all children look forward to with glee, hands rubbing together in anticipation. It puts a sparkle in every eye and a hint of impatience in every step as they wait anxiously for .. Read More

Obesity and metabolic diseases are prevalent among kids these days. Instilling healthy eating habits as early as possible can help lower the risks of dietary imbalances, most especially obesity. In or.. Read More