"Identical twins" not always identical, Dutch study says
Identical twins can still have subtle differences in their DNA sequences, according to a Dutch study. These variations determine behavioral characteristics like attention disorders, and the findings could lead to...
How to teach your child a new language
Are you moving to a new country, or want to pass a language you speak on to your child? Maybe you are already bilingual, or perhaps you are going to...
Do your older children lose out when you have a newborn?
Pregnancy always requires a fair amount of practical concerns, and that's definitely true if you already have children. Lots of parents worry how well they will be able to care...
Coffee and breastfeeding: is that OK?
Are you caffeine free throughout your pregnancy, to protect your baby's health? If you're anything like me, you may be dying for a nice espresso half an hour after giving...
Healthy eating and trying for a baby
When you are newly trying to conceive, everyone reminds you to take your folic acid and often a multivitamin tablet as well. But eating a healthy and balanced diet is...
What kind of soap should you use for a newborn?
Newborns look tiny and fragile, and lots of new parents are a little scared about bathing their babies. It's not just the bathing itself that's frightening, the products that should...
What to do if your child's tooth gets knocked out
Accidents can happen to anyone, and especially to small kids. What should you do if your child trips over, falls off something, or bumps into a wall and knocks a...
Think you could be HIV+?
HIV, which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is the virus that causes AIDS. Everyone knows about this scary disease, and most know that it gets progressively worse and can eventually...
So, you're going to be a teenage mom?
Are you a teen who is pregnant? If you're over your initial shock, have talked to your folks and your boyfriend, and have decided that you will be parenting your...
Pregnant despite morning after pill: are there risks?
The morning after pill works by preventing the implantation of any potential fertilized egg. Generally speaking, the emergency contraceptive is extremely reliable. But things do go wrong sometimes, and some...