Circumcision Against Mom’s Wishes? Terrifying!
A lot of people circumcise without really thinking about why. It’s just something you do because that’s how it’s always been done. Others really feel … Read more
Charlotte Mom Shares Her Post-Birth Experience and Why She Became a Postpartum Doula
“I should be able to handle it. All babies do is eat and sleep, right?” Those were my thoughts as I prepared for the arrival … Read more
Charlotte-Area Rainy Day Family Activities
Load ’em up and pack an umbrella. Just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you have to stay locked up in the house. There’s only so … Read more
Vancouver With Kids: The Ultimate Itinerary
Even though Vancouver is modern and progressive, its glass skyscrapers reflect mountain and sea views, so urbanites are always connected to nature. British Columbia’s Hip … Read more
Smart Girls Hold Off On Sex – for Your Teen Daughter
The choice to have sex is a decision that only you can make. Even if your parents have talked to you a thousand times or … Read more
How to Make Your Home Safer for Children
You may think that your home is a safe and secure environment, but the arrival of a tiny new member of the family is guaranteed … Read more
Let’s ban the phrase “picky eater”
It goes like this: Kids are picky eaters. They won’t eat food that’s green, brown or good for them. They are strong-willed little creatures who … Read more
Kids and factory farming: Yes, tell them the truth
We have a living-history museum nearby. One of those places with relocated old buildings and re-enactors who take you right back to the 19th century. During one … Read more
Stop reading labels and start reading ingredients
All week I’ve been seeing stories about Walmart-style food reform and food manufacturers’ self-serving nutrition labels, about fake meat, fake blueberries and fake maple syrup. Stories about all the ways the food industry tricks us, and all … Read more
At What Age Should Dentist Visits Start?
Most new parents are often unsure as to when their child should have his or her first dental visit. For some, it makes sense to … Read more