The way that children learn and scientific method have a lot more in common than you might think; starting with a simple idea children are able to try and prove or disprove an idea, learn from the outcome and improve their knowledge, much like the fundamental process that scientific research follows...
Read MorePlanning a road trip with a baby can be a lot of work! However, it is definitely well worth your efforts. If you take the time to plan and prepare in advance you can end up having a great time...
Read MoreIt’s not just you—thousands and thousands of people know exactly what it feels like to have the energy zapped out of them usually sometime during midafternoon...
Read MoreWhen your baby isn’t sleeping continually throughout the night, it can have a negative effect on the whole family. You and your partner will wake up feeling drowsy and tired...
Read MoreWhen you are a first-time parent, every day is new experience. It is normal to feel overwhelmed or intimidated as you learn to care for your child...
Read MoreChildren are unique. Each come with their own personalities, talents, strengths, dislikes, and quirks. No matter the differences, one thing all children have in common is their vast imagination...
Read MoreIt can be tough to deal with new parent exhaustion! It’s like this cloud that follows you around the first few months after the baby is born. If you need some tips on...
Read MoreOver two-thirds of our planet is covered in the stuff—so it makes sense that people have discovered so many different ways to use salt water to tackle problems.
Read MoreBakers make apple pies for summer holidays, and an apple a day keeps you-know-who away. But what to do with all those apple peels? If you’re sending them down the garbage disposal, you’re missing out....
Read MoreWe know you're busy trying to master the Konmari Method for organizing your home, but there's a simpler way to clean up your closet this spring: bundling.
Read MoreIt's nearly January, we're all still bloated from Christmas and regretting our life choices over the past week which can only mean one thing: it's time to make our New Year's resolutions. That awful post-Christmas guilt suddenly makes us want to be better people.
Read MoreThe holidays are typically full of fun, sugar fueled, present giving moments that can keep all of us running on nothing but happiness. It’s expected that schedules will be thrown off in favor of late nights and holiday celebrations. The best sleep advice I can give you during this time of year is…. DON’T STRESS!
Read MoreJust a cup of cooked oatmeal contains 4 grams of fiber -- nearly the same amount that's in an apple or a cup of cooked Brussels spouts. It's incredibly versatile and you can find it just about anywhere so you don't have to compromise health when your stomach's grumbling and the options are limited.
Read MoreTypically, the idea of time falling back an hour leaves one feeling happy and excited for that extra hour of sleep. For all you parents who know better I can see you shaking your heads. This time of year brings cooler weather, costumes and candy and this is just the prequel to the rest of the holiday season.
Read MoreIt was red and cheap. I snatched it up." But when it rained on Halloween night, the dye from the cape ran, coloring the girl's blonde hair and staining her skin bright pink. And it wouldn't come off! This is one of the reasons it's important to take your time when choosing a costume.
Read MoreAccording to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 80 percent of adults in the United States consume caffeine on a daily basis, and they take in an average of 200 milligrams (the equivalent of two five-ounce cups of coffee) per day. With those numbers in mind, it actually begins to make (some) sense that a recent survey of over 7,000 people found that most of them said they’d prefer coffee over sex.
Read MoreYou already know that consuming too much sugar isn’t good for you, but how much is too much? According to the World Health Organization, it’s any amount more than five percent of your daily calorie intake. For a person who consumes 2,000 calories a day, that works out to 25 grams of sugar. Twenty-five grams are actually a drop in the bucket compared to what you probably consume daily.
Read More"Fat free" may sound healthy, but sometimes it's not the smartest pick. Here are a few culprits to watch out for and what to eat instead.Like dairy skim milk isn't the only way to go if you're dieting: A few studies suggest that people actually lose more weight when they drink whole milk.
Read MoreWhen you're doing a little bit of dusting and cleaning up this weekend, remember to do a thorough job. We often clean surfaces and things that are visible, but we forget about the hidden nooks and crannies in our homes. Here are some spots you may want to tackle today.
Read MoreIf you want to pay less every time you pull out your wallet, try these smart strategies on your daily rounds. Learn to shop smart and spend less at the mall, the big-box stores, the gas station, the pharmacy, and at warehouse stores.
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