Expensive Baby Monitors Give False Reassurance, Researcher

Monitors meant to reassure parents that their sleeping babies are still breathing are "smarter" than ever — but the devices are still not proven to keep little ones safe.

Thus, any peace of mind brought by these monitors, which can cost several hundred dollars, is false reassurance, according to a new article in the journal BMJ.

Homemade Gak in Less Than 5 Minutes

My oldest son, Nathan, loves science and is always asking to do experiments. His most recent interest is chemistry. So when he came home from his weekly science class with a recipe for Rubber Blubber aka Homemade Gak, to say he was excited is an understatement.

How to get get kids eating vegetables

Everyone knows that vegetables are good for you. Many parents earnestly strive to ensure their children eat them every day- sometimes with little success. In light of this all too common challenge, parents often ask for tips on getting kids to eat more vegetables.

Severe Obesity In Kids On The Rise

The decline of childhood obesity rates seen in a couple of recents studies may be nothing more than an illusion, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics.

Obesity during pregnancy raises stillbirth risk

Pregnant women who are obese or overweight have an increased risk of delivering a stillborn baby, according to a new study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

Most Kids don't get enought PE, says study

Most school in the united states are not offering children the suggested amount of physical education, according to a new study.

5 Indoor After School Games For Kids

Ever notice how kids instantly get restless when they must stay indoors, even through their rooms are filled with toys? Banish the boredom with these easy after-school games, which will keep imaginations( and little bodies) active.

Do You Play With Your Kids?

In this busy times, when parents and children have schedules packed to the max, family closeness can fall by the wayside, Most of us have to make an effort to guarantee that work, school, sports and chores don't swallow up the very relationship that make those things important.

When Your Toddler Doesn't Want to Eat.

How much should my child eat?
How much your child eats may be very different from how much another child eats. Don't worry if it seems that your child doesn't eat enough at one meal. Children often make up for a small meal or a missed meal at the next mealtime.

Not So "Plane" Organizing Bin!

As you may recall, we were in the middle of switchin' things up with our boys bedrooms, right around the same time we got hit with the basement flood.

We had gotten through the major logistics of putting their rooms back together, but the rest of the fun and decorating was put on hold....