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Pillow Talk with Levi Johnston: Bristol’s Pregnancy Was No Accident
Posted on September 20, 2011
By Deborah Goldstein
Whatever your feelings about Levi Johnston, you can’t argue that he never fails to bring the drama. Especially now. Out today, Johnston’s new memoir Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Palin’s Crosshairs shares his side of the story. And as you might’ve guessed, his version varies just a smidge from estranged baby mama Bristol Palin’s published account.
Bringing up Baby on a Vegetarian Diet
Posted on June 21, 2011
More and more families are choosing to become vegetarian, and a balanced, meat-free diet can be very healthy. However, it is important to replace the nutrients meat provides — particularly protein, iron, zinc, and possibly some B vitamins, says Annabel Karmel, author of SuperFoods for Babies and Children.
The Duggar Family’s Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids
Posted on June 7, 2011
Stuck in a snack rut? Get kid-friendly, affordable snack ideas from two parents with a lot of mouths to feed — Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar of TLC’s 19 Kids and Counting and authors of A Love That Multiplies: An Up-Close View of How They Make it Work.
How Safe Are Your Baby Products?
Posted on May 24, 2011
A study on possible toxins in baby products is just the latest discouraging news for parents trying to raise safe, healthy kids. But taking a closer look at the facts and considering ways you can safeguard your child’s environment can keep you from feeling frustrated.
Bethenny Frankel’s 3 Essential Tips for New Moms
Posted on April 11, 2011
Overwhelmed by life with a newborn? Make time for sleep, learn to prioritize, and give yourself a break, advises Skinnygirl brand founder and mother Bethenny Frankel, author of A Place of Yes: 10 Rules for Getting Everything You Want Out of Life.
12 Signs You’re Overindulging Your Child
Posted on March 30, 2011
Kids don’t need parents who make them happy. They need parents who will make them capable, says Jill Rigby, author of Raising Unselfish Children in a Self-Absorbed World.
9 Tips for Living a Fertile Lifestyle
Posted on March 16, 2011
You can take control of your reproductive function by living a healthy lifestyle. Here’s what you can do to increase your chances of producing viable sperm and high-quality eggs. From A Baby at Last!: The Couple’s Complete Guide to Getting Pregnant — from Cutting-Edge Treatments to Commonsense Wisdom, by Weill Cornell Medical Center physicians Zev Rosenwaks, M.D., and Marc Goldstein, M.D., with Mark L. Fuerst.
6 Parenting Habits that Protect Your Daughter in Today’s World
Posted on February 3, 2011A protective dad, or mom, sets clear boundaries to create a safe, wholesome environment. Learn how from John and Helen Burns, authors of What Dads Need to Know About Daughters/What Moms Need to Know About Sons.
How to Grow a Runner
Posted on October 14, 2010
Learn how to encourage kids to take up running for fun, fitness, and long-lasting health and well-being, from Marc Bloom, author of Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18.
5 Ways Stressed-Out Teen Girls Can Find Time to Relax and Enjoy Life
Posted on May 20, 2010
“Supergirls” feel the unrelenting need to succeed — sometimes at the cost of their own happiness and sanity. Liz Funk, a 21-year-old college grad, self proclaimed “recovering Supergirl,” and author of Supergirls Speak Out, has advice for other Gen Y girls who, like her, feel like 100% just isn’t enough.
How to Keep Your Kids Moving During the Winter
Posted on February 26, 2010
Cold weather challenges our best intentions to keep kids motivated and fit. Baseball star Jorge Posada and his wife, Laura, share seven ideas for fun winter activities. From their book Fit Home Team: The Posada Family Guide to Health, Exercise, and Nutrition the Inexpensive and Simple Way
