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  • FDA Issues Alert for Pregnant Women Taking Diflucan

    Yeast infections are bad enough during pregnancy and now, one less treatment is deemed unsafe.

  • Postpartum Stress & Your Dog

    Your first days, weeks and even months can be an emotional roller coaster!

    Having just experienced the postpartum stage again for the fourth time, I can honestly say that sometimes even preparing does not seem to help. You are preparing for something you have no idea how it will present itself. Your birth is unpredictable, and so is postpartum.

  • A Nanny, a Dog and Kids!

    When there is anyone other then Mom or Dad supervising a baby in the home there is likely to be a change in dynamics for the dog. Dogs are sensitive to the changing of people coming and going. Some dogs, more then others.

    This is often reflected in articles of major dog bite incidents that hit the news. Many times it is not the parent who is the caretaker when the bite takes place. Some reason for this may be:

    1. The caretaker is less familiar with the dogs responses and signs indicating stress or agitation.

  • Parenting Kids & Dogs

    After having already had three children and a houseful of dogs and cats I pretty much thought I was prepared for our fourth baby, Kelsyann. I'm an experienced Mom right?!? This should be easy.

    Well boy was I wrong! From the beginning Kelsyann has been a needy baby. Nothing that worked with the others seemed to work for her. This has been interesting, frustrating and challenging at best!

  • Healing the Family After Child Sexual Abuse

    Have you discovered that your child has been abused? It is an overwhelming time for you and your family. One step you may find helpful is to use this trauma as the impetus to create a very open, honest, and supportive family life. Here's how...

  • Toxic Tableware and Tainted Formula: Melamine's Back in the Hot Seat

    Last fall thousands of babies in China were hospitalized after drinking formula contaminated with melamine. Another health concern is melamine tableware. Does your toddler have a cute plastic plate, bowl and spoon? Melamine, formaldehyde and other chemicals can leach into food served on this tableware. Read on for recommendations for your child's dishware.

  • Avoid Burns! Turn That Handle In!

    Children like to imitate adults, and children are curious. So if a child sees you holding the pot's handle and stirring, the child wants to play too. When you step away, the child's natural instinct is to reach up and grab the handle... with disasterous results. Learn how you can protect your child in the kitchen today.

  • Vacation Safety for Babies and Toddlers

    It is important for parents to be even more vigilant about baby safety when on vacation. "Just because you are on vacation, do not take a vacation from your common sense and safety planning," says Samantha Wilson, former police officer, internationally recognized expert in child and family safety,

  • Baby-Proofing Basics

    One of the first things that goes through a new parent's head is the need for safety. Baby proofing your home is a major concern -- and rightfully so. Many accidents that happen in the home can be prevented with a few safety precautions.

  • Navigating Traffic with Young Children

    Walking with your children and pushing the baby in the stroller -- it's a great way for you to get exercise and your toddlers to see the world. Here are tips from The City Parent Handbook to help keep everyone safe.

  • What Should We Do to Childproof Our House?

    QUESTION

    Dear Mr. Dad,

    What should we do to childproof our house?

  • Toxic Tableware and Tainted Formula: Melamine's Back in the Hot Seat

    Last fall thousands of babies in China were hospitalized after drinking formula contaminated with melamine. Another health concern is melamine tableware. Does your toddler have a cute plastic plate, bowl and spoon? Melamine, formaldehyde and other chemicals can leach into food served on this tableware. Read on for recommendations for your child's dishware.

  • Recreation and Pregnancy

    When you discover that you are pregnant, you start asking questions about what is safe to do. Vacation, hobbies, exercise and everyday activities have always just been a part of your life, but now you are wondering if you need to change what you are doing or how you are doing it. Read on for some common sense guidelines.

  • FDA Issues Alert for Pregnant Women Taking Diflucan

    Yeast infections are bad enough during pregnancy and now, one less treatment is deemed unsafe.

  • Safety and Street Smarts for Kids

    Every parent's nightmare is that phone call telling them that something has happened to their child. Rest assured that despite the prominent publicity that accompanies tragedies, they are rare. And even more encouraging, experts say that most abuse cases, abductions, and even accidents involving children can be prevented...

  • Looking Ahead: Baby's Safety

    As you look ahead to your baby's birth, you'll want to begin thinking "safety". While a newborn infant can't get into much on his own, there are still many hazards and accidents that can injure the baby.

  • Baby-Proofing Basics

    One of the first things that goes through a new parent's head is the need for safety. Baby proofing your home is a major concern -- and rightfully so. Many accidents that happen in the home can be prevented with a few safety precautions.

  • Preparing Clothing, Furniture, and Accessories for Your Baby

    Weeks 33-36 of your pregnancy is a good time to plan for some special needs and concerns that will be important after your baby is born. The following items will be necessary and/or convenient for the everyday care of your baby:

  • Staying Comfortable and Safe the Last Trimester

    During the final phase of pregnancy, your changing size and shape may make everyday living activities more difficult. In addition, the changes that have occurred in your body as a result of hormones place you at higher risk of injury.

  • Avoid Burns! Turn That Handle In!

    Children like to imitate adults, and children are curious. So if a child sees you holding the pot's handle and stirring, the child wants to play too. When you step away, the child's natural instinct is to reach up and grab the handle... with disasterous results. Learn how you can protect your child in the kitchen today.