One of the side dishes that I look forward to most on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table is stuffing! Corn bread, seasoned, mushroom, andouille sausage, southwest style, cajun… seriously, I could pull a Forrest Gump here and and name a million and one different kind’s of stuffing that I love. But my no-fail, delicious, easy, and … Read More about Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe
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Brooke Burke’s Fall Farro Salad Recipe
This is my new favorite salad - it's hearty, sweet and crunchy. Ingredients 1 cup chopped pitted dates 2 cups farro, cooked … Read More about Brooke Burke’s Fall Farro Salad Recipe
Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe
Get cozy because today’s recipe is all about comfort food. I’ve got a lovely plant based recipe for you that will leave you … Read More about Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe
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When to Take a Toddler to the Emergency Room With a Fever
When you touch your toddler's forehead and it feels like she's burning up, it's natural to hit the parent panic button and wonder if you need to make a visit with your toddler to the emergency room with a fever. In most cases, though, a fever by itself doesn't warrant an emergency room visit. Knowing how to measure and treat your child's fever can help you avoid a trip … [Read More...] about When to Take a Toddler to the Emergency Room With a Fever
How to Tell If You Are Pregnant While Breastfeeding
While it's a common misconception that breastfeeding prevents you from getting pregnant again, many new moms end up with two babies close in age because they thought they were protected. The fact is, it's possible to ovulate while breastfeeding, which means you can conceive if you're sexually active during your fertile time. Here are some indications to tell if you are … [Read More...] about How to Tell If You Are Pregnant While Breastfeeding
Can a Women Get Pregnant if She Is Not Ovulating?
Can a women get pregnant if she is not ovulating. Technically, no. According to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, an egg must be released from a woman's ovary for pregnancy to occur. This process is called ovulation. During ovulation, a mature egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube where it becomes available for fertilization. If … [Read More...] about Can a Women Get Pregnant if She Is Not Ovulating?
Causes of Dizziness in Pregnancy
While dizziness in pregnancy may be cause for concern, this generally temporary lightheadedness is usually the result of a benign pregnancy-related cause. A lot is going on in your body when you are pregnant, and it can have an impact on your overall circulation. Often, this inhibited circulation leads to dizziness in pregnancy and, as a result, lightheadedness that is … [Read More...] about Causes of Dizziness in Pregnancy
When Is a Child Too Big for a Toddler Bed?
When Is a Child Too Big for a Toddler Bed? The toddler bed is special to kids and parents alike. As a mom, the idea of retiring the old toddler bed or passing it along to someone else probably isn’t on the top of your to-do list. After all, we love our kids and want to keep them little as long as we can. The toddler bed is one of the last things we have that holds our … [Read More...] about When Is a Child Too Big for a Toddler Bed?
Signs of Allergies to Infant Formula
If you introduce infant formula to your baby, you'll probably want to be on the alert for signs of an allergy, especially if allergies run in your--or the baby's father's--family. Most infant formula includes cow's milk or soy products in the ingredients. In cases of infant formula allergies, cow's milk protein is the most common allergen. Still, allergies to infant … [Read More...] about Signs of Allergies to Infant Formula
Is it Safe to Color Your Hair While Breastfeeding?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding are crucial times to be aware of potential health risks. Many beauty and personal care products contain chemicals that could be harmful to your baby, and hair dye is no exception. So, is it safe to color your hair while breastfeeding? Stay Informed It's good to know about what's safe and what's not so that you can create the safest … [Read More...] about Is it Safe to Color Your Hair While Breastfeeding?
101 Ways to Make a Difficult Divorce Easier on Your Children
The following is a list of things you can do to make your children's lives easier after a divorce. Read these tips as reminders of what you and your co-parent should be doing to ease the stress of divorce on your children. Remember that the reason why you should do these things is that if you don't your children will join the ranks of those who become emotionally hurt by … [Read More...] about 101 Ways to Make a Difficult Divorce Easier on Your Children
Toddler Hair Growth
Toddler Hair Growth We all know that a bald head is just about the cutest thing on a newborn, but as our babies age mothers can start to feel frustrated about how slowly a babies hair can sometimes grow. While the biggest factor in how thick or long your little one's hair will be at birth and into toddlerhood is genetics, there are some ways that you can promote healthy … [Read More...] about Toddler Hair Growth
10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know
The other day one of my teenage daughters told me she was going to delete her Instagram. She said she kept noticing that her mood and the way she felt about herself changed whenever she was logged on. She felt pressured about her looks and her social life; basically, she was not feeling good about herself whenever she was using Instagram. I’ve never forbidden my three … [Read More...] about 10 Things I Want My Daughter To Know