9 mins read

How Shelters Environment Influence Dog Health: Vet-Backed Insights

Shelters play a vital role in providing safety, structure, and a second chance for abandoned or homeless animals. However, even well-managed facilities face challenges that can impact shelter dog health, particularly when intake numbers are high and resources are limited. Many shelters rely on veterinary teams with diverse backgrounds—including professionals transitioning from veterinary jobs to maintain…

1 min read

ModernMom Influencer Program

Are you a blogger looking to connect with brands? Do you want to expand your readership and provide your audience with new content? Join our ModernMom Insider program for access to campaigns, Blog Tours, product reviews and exclusive contests. What are you waiting for? Sign up now by filling out the form below: Loading...

2 mins read

How to Influence the Sex of a Baby

On average, you have slightly more than a 50 percent chance of conceiving a boy and a slightly less than a 50 percent chance of conceiving a girl, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The same research reveals that older moms (over 40) have closer to a 50/50 chance of having a boy or girl and that the more children you have, the more likely you are to have the same number of boys and girls. If you have a house full of rough-and-tumble boys or darling girls who have you tripping over dress-up clothes, you may feel the need to add a child to balance out the family dynamics. You dont have to leave it completely up to chance. There is a scientifically based way, called Shettles method, that helps influence the sex of the baby, says Toni Weschler in Taking Charge of Your Fertility.