Pregnancy - Birth - Childcare

Problems related to male fertility have been researched and talked about in the recent past. Infertility and sperm count related problems have been a cause for concern for couples who are not able to conceive.
Following some of the suggestions given below can help in boosting sperm count and thereby the chances of conception. […]

The little stick turned blue and it became official. You’re havin’ a baby, which means the race is now on for choosing the best name possible. You hit the ‘net, buy the books, and begin scrambling to assemble your list of potentials. The ground rules are clear - you each retain veto power to ensure […]

Sound is a very powerful thing and with new technologies, it has been discovered that sound has a direct impact on how well and how quickly a newborn settles into his or her new home. Leaving the close, dark, warm quarters of the womb is difficult. Some babies have no problem going home […]

According to current research, 25 to 50 % of children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD have clinically reported sleep problems. Half of parents with ADHD children report that these children have difficulty sleeping because of breathing difficulties or Restless Leg Syndrome. Studies also suggest that Restless Leg Syndrome and ADHD are genetically linked. Both are […]

Thirty or forty years ago, depression in children was considered almost nonexistent. The prevailing thought then was that children were too young to be stressed out. What could a child be depressed about?
Things have changed. Nowadays, depression is not only considered a clinical issue, more children are being diagnosed with the problem than previously. According […]

Parents have limited time and resources for spending time with their children. Imagine the ability to spend as much time as you would like with your children. Play the games they want to play. Do the activities they want to do. All while working, making meals, cleaning the house, being involved in the community, strengthening […]

Congratulations, you are pregnant! Perhaps these are the words you have recently heard from your doctor. Or maybe the home pregnancy test you performed this morning was positive. No matter how the results came to light, you are now ready to embark on your first trimester of pregnancy. You probably have many questions and even […]

A recent report came out in the New York Times regarding a study of forward facing strollers. It discussed the advantages of having the baby face toward the parent as opposed to facing away. The article concluded that a baby that faces toward the mother has the ability to easily communicate. The […]

Oppositional children can often make parents feel like failures. Their resistance to “flowing with life” makes them testy and defiant. An oppositional child may exhibit some or all of the following signs and symptoms. The child may
a)purposely irritate others;
b)have numerous arguments with adults;
c)be constantly blaming others when it is actually the child’s fault;
d)seem overly emotional, […]