Outdated laws and how they are putting our children at risk

Just because something is legal doesn't make it safe and car seat safety is no exception.
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Women and girls comparing themselves to Wonder Woman. Why we must stop comparing and be proud of who we are.
Children are especially prone to them and I’ve even gotten a few as an adult. If you don’t want to have to go to the doctor and use antibiotics, these are the essential oils you will want to use: Basil and Melaleuca.
Enjoy these simple DIY ideas to get your summer garden started or add some spice and creative color to it! You’ll be amazed how easy and fun it can be. Include the kids in the process and it makes for an educational and healthy activity. However big or small your goals, growing some of your own food and flowers is worth the effort, and with these fun tips you can save time, space and money.
Whether you are having a hospital birth or home birth, it is vital you have a birth plan.
I have been calling French fries or fried potatoes ‘death fries’ for years since I gave up carbs in 1977. Other carbs like sugar and rice were simply labeled ‘white death’. The negative connotation made it easier to avoid something I ate several times a week when I was growing up and knew weren’t the best choice. Now, a new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) may have proven me right.
Did you know that going to bed with wet hair or constantly allowing your hair to be wet and never fully drying, is bad for your health? The most common health issue linked to 'wet hair' is related to fungal infections. Here you will find out the science behind this fact, and the top 3 hairdryers that may stop you from getting getting fungal infections.
How to make new friends after 40 when you feel like its hopeless and have not friends at 40.
You know the feeling. You open up your mailbox, and immediately break out into a cold sweat. There it is: the official envelope. Before you even open it, you know - you have been summoned for jury duty. Your head swims, thinking of all of the other things you had planned for that week.
Fennel is a female-friendly, multi-tasking herb that is both pleasant tasting, highly nourishing and an effective natural remedy for many ailments without any known side-effects. Fennel can be eaten raw or cooked and is always readily available at your local supermarket.
A house full of children is a house full of chaos. With our tablets and phones, Netflix and Minecraft, with our Amazon Echo, our radios and TVs, with a barking dog and sibling squabbles we are constantly in a state of massive over-stimulation. One day last month, it became abundantly clear to me that I had simply had ENOUGH.
4th of July has always been my favorite time of year. Summer, friends, and barbecue are what come with this time of year, especially being a Military Brat. However, this year will be different for me than any other year. This will be the first year that I will be pregnant with my baby girl. Instead of reaching for a cold one, I’ll be reaching for that water bottle and there will be a few more changes to come. Join me in this article and see what other changes will be made for myself and any other pregnant moms out there.
Whether they're aware of it or not, one of the first things people do when they're holding a very young baby is take a deep whiff.
The statistics on obesity are not only disheartening they are downright scary. One in ten people world-wide, including children, are considered obese and the consequences are adults and children with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and other health issues. Despite a growing problem, if you know the seven ‘E’s of healthy eating and lifestyle, you can help your child avoid obesity now and forever.
Okra vegetable offers many health benefits because its is packed with vitamin A, C and K. It has also been scientifically proven to fight cancer and diabetes. So, here are 5 delicious recipes with okra!
Being equipped with a portable toilet in your car with kids of all ages is a wise choice and you may need it too.
Deep breathing for one minute a day is like taking a mini vacation and why not make it a family vacation. Here are five key benefits of deep breathing and how to start with a simple breathing exercise.
Are you waking up in the morning feeling like you never really went to sleep? Here is one easy step to get better sleep.
Superfoods are a quick and easy way to get some serious nutrients into your body, superfoods are great for your body. They are filled with many nutrients that our bodies crave but don’t always receive.
When the weekends come in my household, it’s usually a time when we can all play catch up. Whether its homework, chores, or work. When we all get a break, it can almost be considered a miracle, and when these little miracles come along, we like enjoying it by watching a movie or two. Sometimes we will watch a ‘Kids’ movie, and sometimes we will decide to watch a movie that is at a higher rating. The question is though, how do we decide what is considered appropriate and not appropriate for children.
If your mother-in-law suggests you allow your baby to cry themselves to sleep, they may not be wrong according to recent research. Allowing baby to cry-it-out is harmless and may even relieve stress, according to science, although the topic remains highly controversial.
This week I spent $69.40 on groceries for our family of 10. I am going to share with you my meal plan for this week.
Okra, also known as "lady's finger," or "bamia pod" is one of the many nutritious vegetables of North-East African origin. It is also widely used in Brazilian cuisine, and is is packed with nutrition. But, these 3 scientifically proven health benefits of eating okra will surprise you.
Blood pressure drugs are one factor in erectile dysfunction (ED) but other factors such as smoking, overweight, diabetes, other drugs, and anxiety have an adverse effect on sexual function. In some men, ED may have been an occasional issue before starting blood pressure medications due to one or more other factors. The presence and degree of ED may be related to the type of blood pressure medication and while ED isn’t always a given, in most cases blood pressure drugs and ED go hand in hand, but there is a natural alternative.
Could there be benefits to making your own flour at home? Now I know this seems like such a Little House on the Prairie thing to do and I usually get a few weird looks when people find out that I do it, but there are a few health benefits of making your own flour which makes it worth all the looks.
Father's day is next week and I got my husband cleaning supplies, for cleaning our vehicles.
In the bible there are over 2000 verses about money. So that being said, I think it is an important subject. More importantly is how we handle the money we are given.
Onions fight cancer, particularly breast cancer, according to new science and you should be eating more of them.
Planning your child's birthday party on a small budget is much easier and more fun than you would think.