Naptime is a blessing for you and your baby. Here are some tips on how to make this important time as beneficial as possible for you both. Why Should Babies Nap? Naps are not just important for their restorative value, although that is their most obvious benefit. Children’s sleep expert…
It’s rare to see couples who are divorcing in the same room, getting along and compromising. Usually, splitting spouses approach one another in the stereotypical acrimonious fashion and duke it out in court. But for those who are committed to a civil – and more private — divorce, there’s another…
If your extended family is strewn from coast to coast – or even in different countries — then it might be hard to keep them in the loop about what’s going on in you and your kids’ lives. We all get busy and lose touch with family members once in…
Whether it’s your coworker, sister or whoever might be expecting a bundle of joy, it can be tough to choose gifts for a new baby or baby shower. It may seem impersonal to choose something from a registry, but remember, the parents-to-be took a lot of time and care to…
There’s no doubt that there’s about a 50/50 chance of a marriage ending in divorce – but the main reasons why couples divorce these days may surprise you. A 2011 British study found that the number-one reason for couples divorcing was not infidelity (the main reason for eight years running);…
If you’ve been having a hard time sticking with your workout routine, music may help you stay on track with your fitness resolutions. Music can be a huge motivation when you’re working out, giving you a chance to break out of a humdrum routine and synchronize your movements to your…
Author: Jim Martinez Welcome to a new year, and yet another cold season. If you’re like most adults, you’ll likely have a cold two to four times in the next 12 months. Children, especially preschoolers, have it even worse, getting as many as eight to 10 colds annually. Although most…
By Abhishek Agarwal One of the most important factors in living a healthy life is having a healthy self confidence. Many a time we lose our self confidence due to past mishaps, and this article will help you increase your levels of self confidence to what they once were, or…
You want a quality manicure, and if you leave it to the professionals, you want to get your hard-earned money’s worth, right? First you have to decide what kind of manicure you want. Nails have gone beyond fake vs. real. Do you want a relaxing, spa-like experience while getting your…
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
by Lerrina Collins What can turn a spicy, smelly vegetable into a sweet, flavor-enhanced delight? Caramelizing! At least when it comes to onions. While some people enjoy onions any way they can get them, most have learned cooking, particularly grilling or sauteing, changes the onion’s chemical makeup, diminishing its strong…