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Whether you're planning a natural, unmedicated birth or simply curious about the prospect of a natural birth, here's my firsthand account (in painful detail) of what it's like to give birth without an epidural.

Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, wildfires, blizzards, and power outages: 'Tis the season for emergencies, both natural and man-made, but is your family ready? Finding information about what you need in an adult emergency kit is simple, but what if you have small children? Get help here.

This article describes four e-media services tailored to kids that you can access from home through your library. These resources are great for parents whose children are out of school but want books and movies that are educational as well as entertaining.

Looking to jazz up your youth group? Starting a new group at your church? Here are more than 50 ideas that will make your weekly youth meetings the place to be!

Some new parents may be on the fence about making the purchase of the Owlet Smart Sock because of the price. Check out my review and what I wish I had known before buying it!

Do you have a late period, but a negative pregnancy test result? What causes a false negative test? Here are the most common reasons for a negative test but no period explained...

If you're experiencing some strange symptoms before your period is about to start could it mean you're pregnant? Here's six weird symptoms you might have before you get your BFP!

A longtime early childhood educator details 10 fun and developmentally appropriate activities to do with preschoolers during the coronavirus pandemic. These pursuits will relieve stress, establish a comforting routine, and bring joy to frightened kiddos and their frazzled parents.

It can be hard to find baby-safe snacks that your baby likes to eat. Puffworks Baby Organic Peanut Butter Puffs are a great option that also introduce your baby to peanuts to help prevent peanut allergies from developing.

The silent treatment and other weapons in your toxic mother-in-law's arsenal.

Is it really okay not to have kids? Yes (duh, I shouldn't even have to answer that) and here's why.

This article provides a round-up of ideas to keep the kids occupied for long stretches of time while they are at home. The focus is on things that use items you likely have around the house and take minimal prep from parents—but take lots of time for children to finish.

These protein-packed lactation cookies feature crunchy peanut butter, chocolate chips, dried fruit, nuts, and hemp, chia, and flax seeds. They have no eggs or dairy, and the recipe is flexible, healthy, and delicious!

Having a black-sounding name can subject a person to prejudice and employment discrimination. Parents should be aware of this when naming their children.

Strained family relationships have been shown to cause an increased number of chronic health conditions, particularly in the older family members. In this article, negative and positive family relationships are reviewed along with their outcomes.

This article explains why it's so common for teens to lack confidence and gives suggestions to boost your self-esteem.