Saving Your Skin

When the sun, bugs, and plants make their assault, take evasive measures.

Building Better Body Images

Parents can help kids feel better about themselves.

Hidden Exposures

Household products may seem innocuous, but their chemicals can harm kids.

Breastfeeding Tips for New Moms

Breastfeeding is best for baby, but it takes time to get the hang of it.

Understanding Autism


Kids on the spectrum have a great deal to offer.


Nature Deficit Disorder

Kids suffer when they have no contact with the natural world.

Busy Moms Can Exercise

The Benefits of Infant Massage

Deepening the bond with your baby.

Rethinking Plastic

The ban on BPA-laden baby bottles has many parents moving to safer products.

Ergonomics for Kids

Preventing computer-related injuries in kids.

The Latest on Vitamin D

What you should know about the “sunshine” vitamin.

Nurturing Ourselves

Moms also need love, care and attention.

The “Bitter” Truth About Vegetables

How to get around your child’s natural distaste for veggies.

Emergency Measures

Are you prepared to take care of your family’s needs for the first 72 hours of an emergency?

Winter Walking & Biking

Make the trip to school healthier – leave the car at home.

Talking Sex: Puberty & Beyond

What to talk about, and how.

The Causes of Colic

There’s no cure, but there are things you can do to help soothe baby.

The Goodness of Grains

Alternative grains not only taste great, they’re also packed with nutrients.

Sleeping Soundly

How to deal with nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking.

Foods That Fight Flu

The Fall Harvest is full of immune-boosters.

Talking Sex: What Your Young Kids Want to Know

Start the process early so kids get solid, accurate information.

Omega Goodness

Omega 3 & 6 fatty acids are essential for growing kids.

Harnessing the Power of Play

Play therapy helps kids communicate their troubles.

Building Bones That Last

Girls can prevent crippling osteoporosis later in life with healthy habits now.

Top 10 Foods

Choose these foods for a nutritional wallop.