More Abused Men than Women

More Abused Men than Women

Love / Love Tips

Domestic abuse is tragic, no matter whom it affects. But it may surprise you to know that the number of male victims is quickly surpassing that of female victims. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in 2010, the number of male victims of intimate partner…

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Use Your Melon for a Tasty Snack

Use Your Melon for a Tasty Snack

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You might turn to a sugary popsicle or creamy, fattening ice cream to cool you down when it’s sweltering outside, but if you’re still interested in looking great in that bikini for the last remaining weeks of summer, then you might want to consider another snack. Watermelon and its sweet…

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Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

Preparing Your Child for a New Sibling

Moms / Parenting

“Mommy, Mommy, I want to have a play date with Jessica today,” your daughter says in a whiny voice while pulling at your brand-new, expensive shirt. “Today is not a good day; Mommy has to go to the doctor,” you say. Your daughter drops to the ground, screaming and yelling…

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The Art of Asparagus

The Art of Asparagus

Food & Recipes / Healthy Bytes

By Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers, FreshBaby.com Asparagus derived its name from the ancient Greeks. But it was the Romans who were hooked on this vegetable. They documented detailed growing instructions, they enjoyed eating it in season, and they were the first to preserve it by freezing. Fast chariots and…

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Making Friends with Other Moms

Making Friends with Other Moms

Moms / Mom Time

Some of us imagined that when we had children, we would become a member of a special tribe, a global community of mothers where we’d always be able to find common ground and form strong bonds. Ideally, that is the way it should be, but reality doesn’t always live up…

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You Can Handle the Tooth

You Can Handle the Tooth

Moms / Mom Tips

February is Children’s Dental Health Month. That means it’s the perfect time to help your kids brush up on their dental hygiene habits. Sadly, many of us are too casual when it comes to brushing up on our oral hygiene. Even as adults, we’ve gotten in the habit, albeit a…

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Celebrities’ Reactions to Divorce

Celebrities’ Reactions to Divorce

Love / Love Tips

People react to divorce in different ways, depending on the circumstances. But at least those of us who aren’t famous don’t have to watch the breakup – and its fallout — play out publicly. Regular people have to deal with the judgment of their families and friends, which is bad…

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Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Enjoy the Great Outdoors

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Stop being lazy. Instead of paying someone else to do your spring cleaning, get busy. Shovel snow. Rake leaves. Cut the grass. Cleaning up the yard is a great way to get active. Not only are you getting the job done, you’re also burning calories at the same time. Believe…

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