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Our Tips for Safe and Fun Outdoor Adventures As a new parent, you may be wondering if it’s safe to take your newborn outside, or if daily fresh air...

Are you looking for ways to incorporate your little one into family life? Maybe you’re hoping to develop their social skills, encourage healthy rel...

Creating an enclosed play space in your home is a fantastic way to keep your child safe and entertained while you’re occupied with chores or work t...

Every parent knows that bedtime can be stressful to navigate. As well as coping with bouts of crying and sleeplessness, parents must consider the s...

The following article was contributed by Rachel Burns. Pregnancy is a miraculous period of significant physical and emotional challenges, particula...

While planning a trip with a small child certainly has its challenges, the right prep and attitude go a very long way. Whether you’re just planning a weekend at Grandma’s or an all-out family vacation abroad, here is everything you need to know to keep your travels stress-free, budget-friendly, and relaxing for the whole family.

If you are experiencing back pain during your pregnancy, don't worry; this is a very regular occurrence that affects many pregnant women. In fact, research shows that the percentage of women experiencing back pain ranges from 50% to 70%.

Back Pain is one of the most common side effects of pregnancy. You may experience back pain during any stage of your pregnancy. However, this pain is most often experienced in the later stages of pregnancy as your little one grows in your womb.

Before you know it the baby is going to be here. It's easy to get caught up in the anticipation of the baby and completely forget about YOU, mom. Rather than coming up with one more list of must-have postpartum goodies, we found one that we thought kept it simple and helpful.

Jennifer D'Angelo Friedman, author/contributor for www.FitPregnancy.com asked Ashley Roman, MD, clinical assistant professor for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Medical Center, "what new moms should pack in their hospital bags and have ready when they get home."

You know we love to laugh at hiccapop.  There is too much stress in the world to go through life without some good old fashioned humor.

There's a saying... "It's funny cuz it's true."  That's why we love Brian Gordon...

If you've ever poked fun at yourself, your kids, your spouse or other parents, you will love him, too. His creativity displays a deep understanding and real-life perspective on the hysterical nature of parenting woes.

The silky touch of a baby's skin is enough to make you melt. Oh... AND THE SMELL!! Is there anything better? Baby skin is new, free from the wear and tear of life. One day she'll share the same age spots, sun drenched skin and wrinkles that we all do. It's inevitable. But what can you do, now, to take care of her skin?

There is oodles of information about skin care for adults, children and babies, but what is true?

How can you make sure that your baby is protected?

This post is not about product recommendations, but rather, general skin care that every parent can put into action.

Remember the good ol' days of hiking the trails with your spouse...

Enjoying the peace and serenity, taking in the beauty and smells...

Looking forward to one day when you could share all of this with your kids?

Robyn Welling from Hollow Tree Ventures has put together an entertaining, tongue-in-cheek, list that will keep you smiling, ear to ear, all the way to the bottom of the list. Enjoy.

to new dads, soon-to-be dads and men that are "waiting for the right time"...

One of the greatest gifts that men and women bring to the mom and dad relationship are the inherent differences of being man and woman.  Mom and dads often do, and should, play different roles than each other.  By our very nature, women were designed to nurture and love while men are hard-wired to "hunt and gather" to provide for their family.  Roles are fluid and cross over beautifully.