Nobody goes into parenting knowing what they’re doing. I mean, everybody thinks they know what they’re doing (or at least pretends to). But nobody knows. I feel bad for firstborn children. I am a firstborn child. I know what it’s like. Parents do the best they can. Mine certainly, in […]
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Good News, Potty Mouths! Swearing While Exercising Makes You Stronger
We all know a good swear session can cure just about anything. But researchers have discovered that it also has the potential to make you stronger when you do it while exercising. According to Newsweek, “researchers found that uttering profanities increased physical performance by up to eight percent, apparently by […]
GOP Gives Giant Middle Finger to America with Healthcare Vote
Here’s what you need to know about the American Health Care Act, passed today by House Republicans: If you have a vagina, you’re screwed. If you’ve struggled with a life-threatening condition, you’re screwed. If you’ve got a disabled child, you’re screwed. Basically, we’re all screwed. Trumpcare, which just needs approval […]
5 Things You Didn’t Expect About Morning Sickness
By Brandi Puga of Big Fit Fam Ah, morning sickness; because labor and delivery are so easy at the end of pregnancy, SOMEONE (we won’t name names) decided that we women should have to go through a bit of a rough patch at the beginning of pregnancy to make up […]
Concerned Mom Taking on Food Industry Giants (Join Her!)
By Audrey Sanchez Alright, let’s get real for a moment: feeding kids is hard. I mean, honestly, I’m thirty and still barely manage to feed myself well every day. Finding healthy food for myself and my preschooler is doubly difficult. But, it’s so so important. After all, their brains and […]
Beer Yoga Is a Thing So I Guess I Do Yoga Now
By Joanna McClanahan of Ramblin’ Mama Last month I wrote about how Co-ed, Naked Yoga is more popular than ever. But there’s a new yoga craze sweeping the globe that sounds like something I’d actually be willing to try: Beer Yoga. The trend started in Germany, because of course it […]
FDA Warns: Do Not Give Children Cough Medicine That Contains Codeine
As a parent, few things are worse than the helpless feeling that comes with a sick child. When no amount of snuggling on the couch can make them feel better, parents often turn to their medicine cabinets for some kid-friendly relief. Well, the latest information from the FDA suggests several […]
Good News! Michael Buble’s Wife, Luisana Lopilato, Reveals Son Is Cancer-Free
By Heidi Hamm If you were to do a survey of parents’ greatest fears, having a child diagnosed with cancer would be near the top, if not number one. For crooner Michael Bublé and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, that fear became a reality in November 2016. Their three-year-old son, Noah, […]