Welcoming a new baby boy into your family can fill your house with love. It also comes with a very important decision – whether to circumcise him or not. Choosing circumcision for cultural reasons can make the decision much easier. However, if that is not the case for your growing family, keep the
Cold and flu season is nobody’s favorite time of year, especially if you are a parent with small children. As the flu and common cold start going around schools and daycares, the chance that your kids will come home not feeling their best. Along with the “typical” influenza flu, you should als
We know that you do all you can to keep your kids safe. From soft corner protectors on all the tables in your house to the best car seat money can buy, your child’s well-being is probably always on your mind. November is child safety and protection month, which is the perfect time to check [&helli
Daylight saving time ends on November 1st, which means it is almost time to turn your clocks back an hour. While you may be looking forward to your “extra” hour of sleep, if you have a small child, they may not be on the same page. Keep these tips in mind to help your little […]
Halloween is almost here, and for anyone under the age of 13, that means one thing – candy! While letting your kids enjoy a ton of sugar one night of the year is a part of the Halloween tradition, putting some limits on the amount of candy your child eats this Halloween can make for […]
While most common in children, appendicitis can occur in people of all ages. The life-threatening condition requires immediate medical care. The condition occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed with pus that is made up of dead cell and is often the result of an infection. It is not clear exactly
Halloween is just around the corner, which means pumpkins are everywhere! From your local pumpkin patches to your neighborhood grocery store, you can pick up a pumpkin just about anywhere. If you are looking for a fun, unique way to decorate your pumpkin that will impress your neighbors, consider th
Autumn brings cooler temperatures, shorter days, and more colds. Taking a few steps to help you and your family stay healthy this season can help you fully enjoy the season. Keep these fall health tips in mind so that you can take full advantage of the season. Enjoy your pumpkin – pumpkins can be
Around 3 to 4 percent of all babies that are born in the United States have some type of congenital abnormality that will affect the way they develop, look, or function. Congenital abnormalities are caused by issues that occur while the fetus is developing before birth. Moms and dads should take pro
While many people assume that hernias are only a problem that guys have to worry about, that is not true. Hernias can happen to anyone, no matter their gender or age. Knowing how to prevent hernias can be much more difficult than you may think. A hernia is a weakness or opening in the wall […