If you and your spouse have been trying for a baby, you may wonder about the earliest signals that will announce a pregnancy. While some women experience early symptoms that indicate pregnancy, others suspect it only when they realize that they have missed their periods. For those impatient aspiring dads who can't wait longer to find out, here are the … [Read more...] about 8 Top Early Pregnancy Symptoms
Archives for May 2008
Six Worst Baby Bedding Mistakes Parents Make
New parents often tend to pick up baby bedding items more for their looks than functionality. However, buying the right kind of baby bedding requires more thought. In fact, your baby's safety and comfort may actually depend on it. Use the following tips to avoid the worst mistakes parents make while buying baby bedding: DON'T ignore safety Ensure that the crib you use … [Read more...] about Six Worst Baby Bedding Mistakes Parents Make
Five stuff-free games to play in the car during long trips
It's almost the end of the school year, and, despite the soaring cost of gas, you likely have some travel in store for you and the family during the coming months. Here are five ideas you can keep at the back of your mind when the "how much longer?" questions start coming fast and furious. 1. Twins and triplets - Use "twins" to have everyone name one thing that comes in twins. … [Read more...] about Five stuff-free games to play in the car during long trips
Excluded by Moms Obstetrician
Q: I'm really excited about my wife's pregnancy and started to go to the doctor's appointments with her. But the doctor basically ignores me or gives me a silly looking smile. I want to stay involved, learn about how our baby is growing, and what to expect when our infant arrives, but I'm getting really angry. Is there anything else I can do? A: For some expectant dads, the … [Read more...] about Excluded by Moms Obstetrician
Common Mental Disorders in Kids – Why No Family Is Immune
As parents, we all wonder why there are so many more kids with learning issues and behavioral problems than there ever seemed to be when we were kids. While we always wonder if it’s not something new due to plastics in our food, or unexpected drug reactions, we suspect it’s more likely that these very human issues always existed but were never as openly treated or discussed as … [Read more...] about Common Mental Disorders in Kids – Why No Family Is Immune