What is it with kids and body parts? And functions? Why are little kids, barely verbal, so fascinated with their own body parts and those of others? Do they have to discuss personal functions in such detail, and in such embarrassing company?

Innocence is difficult to find in today's world. Every generation says, "These are bad times, we really have it hard." It's probably more accurate to say that these are challenging times, and every generation has its own unique set of challenges.

After a mother has given birth it is natural to be anxious to lose the weight that has been put on during pregnancy as quickly as possible but is a low-carb diet suitable when breastfeeding?

A baby monitor system is an essential purchase for parents-to-be, but how do you know which model to buy? This article descibes the most common types of monitors available, and the range of features they can offer.

Planning a baby shower can be fun but without proper planning it can get rather stressfull. This article offer tips on baby shower planning, themes, decorations, location, invitations, games, favors and food.

Adoption Choices: Life is full of choices. And when you make the one big choice and begin your journey to parenthood through adoption, you will be faced with what seems like an unending volley of life-changing choices.

Practicing the martial arts provides distinct advantages for older children and adults. Did you know that toddler-age children could also greatly benefit from the martial arts as well? Karate and Tae Kwan Do not only provide toddlers with exciting experiences with other children, but these arts also encourage motor skill coordination, concentration, and self-confidence.

Except for certain medical reasons breastfeeding is best for you and your baby. But what if you are a smoker? How does smoking affect the situation?

Pumping your breast milk for later use is a way that you can spend some time away from your child or choose not to breastfeed while still providing your child with breast milk and those significant health benefits. Using a breast pump is a skill, just like breastfeeding, that needs to be learnt.

Psychiatrist Alfred Adler was a contemporary of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, the original "fathers" of studying the intricate workings of the human mind. Adler had some very definite ideas about family and social interactions.