That Jimmy Carter, he's just like the gift that keeps on giving, isn't he? Perhaps unlike any other president in recent history, Carter has taken his post-presidential role to ever-new heights, even if he left office in 1981, when I was Kai's age! Kai and I recently reaped the benefits of...

Fatigue, depression, feeling listless, runny nose, sinus pressure, bowel issues, skin imperfections, and more were all signs that something was wrong with my body. I finally went to visit a nutritionist, actually Certified Health Practitioner, to see if there was any way, short of pharmaceuticals, to...

As babies my kids ate anything that I put in front of them and as time has passed, they eat less and less and have become picky in their food choices. For dinner my kids will eat most meats as long as they have a dip, very few veggies, noodles, rice and fruit. Creating a balanced meal that will get eaten...

Dear Hemorrhoid, I hate you. I really do. You make all the fun things in life decidedly less so. For example, sitting down. I used to take that for granted, but now I have to brace myself whenever I go in for a landing. You distract me from all that is good and force me to focus on all that is not. In...

Did you read MicroCosmic Mama's post on Tales from the Bungalow today? If not, check it out here . She has offered up some pretty strong opinions on vaccinations. What do you think? Do you agree with Alicia? We want to hear your thoughts, so please vote and reply, too. [Poll]

It is my really, really, really well-researched opinion that vaccines cause disease. Consider the following statement regarding measles, for instance -- really, think this one through: According to the World Health Organization's statistics, those who are vaccinated against measles have a 15X greater...

Even as California is considering a ban on bisphenol A in bottles for babies under 3 years old, the FDA is claiming that bisphenol A is not dangerous because the trace amounts we receive are negligible. But critics are claiming that the FDA is basing its results on "flawed studies from the industry"...

Product Reviewed : Baby Tracker by Time Too Inc. Reviwed by : Erica, soon to be Mom (7 months preg.) This is a colorful, spiral-bound notebook for keeping baby’s vital stats. It features a contact list in front (with room for information useful in an emergency—the kind of thing I’d fill out and leave...

Product Reviewed : The Original BabyBriefcase from Organized From The Start, Inc. Reviewed by : Erica, soon to be Mom (7months preg.) The Original BabyBriefcase is an accordion file for organizing paperwork pertaining to baby. It is in a clear plastic case with a handle, making it easily portable without...

Reviewed by: Angela, mother of 8-month-old Drew Doctor On Call is a 24-hours-a-day healthline where physicians provide health information over the phone. This is a great service to use for after hours when the doctors' offices are closed and you need medical advice. They give great advice; they really...