Source: Shutterstock Dealing with a teen is part and parcel of parenting. Though it can be frustrating at times, as parents, you want your kids to grow up healthy and normal so that they can enjoy their lives as adults and you can be proud of them. As such, it can be devastating for any
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Vicks VapoRub is a medicated ointment containing camphor, eucalyptus oil, and menthol. The active ingredients can help suppress a cough and clear a person’s airways. Though Vicks states on its label that it is not intended for use on children under 2, some people believe that it is safe to use Vicks VapoRub on a
Being an only child comes with its perks, like the undivided attention, sense of independence and strong imagination. But growing up without any siblings can also have its downsides, especially if you’re a kid who just wants to play on a seesaw. Fortunately, there’s always an opportunity for humor. We rounded up 30 funny and too-real tweets
When your spouse or significant other leaves the home for any amount of time, responsibilities shift and change and you are left to adapt. Whether this is a weekly occurrence, a monthly event, or something that only takes place on occasion, the change in dynamics can have implications on those left at home. Traveling for
Image: Shutterstock With the number of social networking sites on the rise, it is important to make sure that the safety of your child is not at stake. If you have kids or teenagers at home, it is important that you teach them few basic rules of online safety as soon as they begin to
Doctors and pediatricians do not usually recommend Benadryl products for babies or infants. However, in some circumstances, they will recommend supervised use of Benadryl for infants younger than 2 years old. Benadryl is a medicine used to relieve allergy symptoms including sneezing, itchiness, and skin rashes. Benadryl is available in several forms, some of which
Originally published on Motherly By Tammy Letherer I had been divorced for a couple years when my former husband called with a surprise. Thankfully, it wasn’t the type of surprise he delivered the night he sat me at the table and told me he had been unfaithful for more than a decade and was leaving
During my 34th week of pregnancy I thought nothing of it as my obstetrician took a swab for Group B Strep. This was after all my 4th pregnancy and the test had always come back negative in the past. As a part of routine prenatal care, this test is performed on all pregnant women between
Image: Shutterstock Winters are dangerous for children. They often fall sick with a cold, cough or indigestion. They want to go out and play but you may be apprehensive about their health. This could easily lead to boredom and disappointment; they may even throw tantrums during mealtimes. This situation is easily avoidable if you help
If an “aha moment” could come in the form of an NPR article, then for us, that would be Michaeleen Doucleff’s Secrets of a Maya Supermom: What Parenting Books Don’t Tell You. If we could marry an NPR article, it would be this one. If we could go back in time to before we had kids and read
Learning the sex of the fetus can be one of the most thrilling aspects of pregnancy. It is no surprise that there are so many purported methods of figuring this out. According to folklore, everything from the position of the bump to the severity of symptoms can indicate the fetus’ sex. In this article, we
Our sedentary lifestyle in the United States is literally killing our children. As a society we need to begin focusing on the importance of play. With autoimmune diseases, obesity, heart disease, and many other deadly medical issues on the rise we need to come up with a solution for the epidemic currently plaguing America. No longer
Image: Shutterstock You love eating pasta, pizzas, and olive oil. You fantasize about going to Rome, riding gondolas, and eating in bistros. You are into binge-watching movies on Italian mafia wars. Chances are, you would be into Italian names and surnames as well. Popularized by the vast expanse of literature, TV shows, and films, Italian
By Maria Alvarez, Vice President of Common Sense Latino I never had to cross the border by risking my life in the desert or jumping over “La Bestia,” the Mexican “Death Train” many Central Americans use to get to the U.S. to seek a better life. But I know that being an immigrant ― even
Image: Shutterstock Table of Contents: Being a teenage boy is hard, and if you think your teen is free from stress, we’d really hate to burst your bubble. Consider all those awkward questions he has, like the one about suspicious hair sprouting up in places that were earlier barren. Or, when all his friends are
The health of both mother and baby are essential during any pregnancy. If labor or birth is likely to occur at 36 weeks, it is crucial to understand all the risks and benefits. Delivering a baby at 36 weeks, which is known as late preterm, can happen spontaneously or may require induction. A doctor might
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage. Or so the saying goes. But sometimes life just isn’t that simple. For the more than 6.1 million women who have trouble getting or staying pregnant, adding to their family is much more difficult than what the classic nursery rhyme promises. Many families
As a child matures into adulthood, the relationship with his or her mother should mature too. Over time, the once dependent child evolves into an independent adult ― in theory, anyway. In some cases, however, a mother’s relationship with an adult son or daughter becomes stunted. They each get stuck in their old roles, and healthy boundaries become blurred
A parent’s worst nightmare is if their child stops breathing. Although we hope and pray that we are never faced with this a situation like this, if we gain the knowledge of how to properly respond, we have the chance to save the life of our own child or the life of another. This post
Image: Shutterstock Thought Of The Day Quotes About: 13-year-old Amy was late to school. At breakfast, she argued with her mom and went to school feeling sullen and angry about everything. She hated starting her day like that. It’s frustrating to start the day on a wrong note, isn’t it? So why not try something
I chose to pursue single motherhood via anonymous sperm donor. My children will have the option of meeting their donor once they reach adulthood, and I will fully support them if that is their choice. While some women opt for known donors, I chose a path that would eliminate the need to include attorneys. According
Image: Shutterstock Did the pediatrician tell you that your child is suffering from malnutrition even though he is overweight? That could confuse you but is, unfortunately, true. Malnutrition is not just about underweight but overweight too. And interestingly, obesity also occurs due to starvation. Don’t be alarmed yet. There is a way around this, and
To graduate from Harvard Law School would be a monumental moment for anyone. So when Briana Williams did it as a single mom, people flooded her Instagram page with congratulations — sending her story viral. Becoming a lawyer was always a goal for Williams. But when she became a single mother a year before finishing her Harvard law degree,
Image: iStock The dictionary meaning of ‘therapeutic’ is the use of remedial methods in the treatment of a disease or disorder. Therapeutic activities help your teenager to recover from any physical or mental stress. According to the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, therapeutic activities aim at enhancing a person’s physical, cognitive, and emotional health.
Image: iStock Jump to: General knowledge encompasses knowledge of every aspect of life. It may or may not be related to your kid’s academic studies, but it can inadvertently shape their personality, boost confidence, improve academic grades and make conversations extremely interesting. If you want your kid to start learning about myriad things and become
Image: Shutterstock My two-year-old son’s mealtime is a nightmare for me! It is almost impossible to make him open his mouth to eat. Every time he refuses a morsel with a shake of his head, I get impatient and feel helpless. And why not! Seeing her child practically starve themselves simply kills a mother. Yes,
Shutterstock The Amish people are famous in the US and the world over for their old-world lifestyle, speaking Pennsylvania Dutch, and their keen sense of community. They are devout, and their religion plays a vital role in their way of life and naming of their children. Amish names mostly reflect ideologies dear to them or
Image: Shutterstock Truth or dare? Let’s begin with the truth, shall we? Every one of us must have played the fun, sometimes bold and silly, game called Truth or Dare at least once in our lives. Even though it was first played way back in the 17th century, the game never got old. It only
Image: iStock Periods or menstruation is a natural biological activity that occurs in every healthy woman. As a mother you will be prepared for it with your prepubescent daughter, but do you need such preparation for boys too? Do boys have periods? MomJunction takes a closer look at this commonly confused phenomenon and examines the
Image: iStock Jump to: Minor skin scrapes, sore arm, and fever are common in children. But when swelling, stiffness, and pain happen without any apparent cause, it may be alarming. Juvenile arthritis is a condition that leads to such issues. And it is not easy to address the problem unless you are strong and make