Being a mom isn’t easy, nor is being a parent in general.  For those who are also facing other stresses like schooling, high school, or often just life in general- the problems can become compounded.  Between hormones and school, throwing parenthood into the already difficult time can put many into hardships.

Tags: education, health, Parenting, teen [...]

With so many going through a heat wave right now, you would normally expect people to be keeping their cool indoors.  Understandably however, many are finding relief at shore side and other cooler indoor climates.
Keeping children safe in this hot weather isn’t hard, and while most know the tips below they still bear repeating:
Stay Hydrated: [...]

Doctors have been looking into ways to help the child obesity epidemic, and while thankfully there have been some improvements in the national trending, many are concerned that it is still just not enough. Many are still worried about those who are being impacted by childhood obesity and the many health problems that are associated [...]

Mothers get a bad rap at times, with many of us being pictured as   scary women who spend as much time playing with our kids and harping on that mom from down the block.

Tags: mothering, outcry, outrage, Parenting

Recent studies are showing that the way you parent may actually influence if your children will drink alcohol as a teenager.  While it may seem as if it is another way to discourage parents, it shows some light into ways parents parents may be able to avoid their teens from drinking.

Tags: health, Information, kids, safety