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What Causes New Baby Smell?
Everyone knows newborn babies smell amazing, but are you inhaling exactly? And what does it do to your brain?
Meet the Lawnmower Parent
They mow down any and every obstacle and discomfort their child could possibly face in an effort to protect them from hardship. But are they really setting them up for failure?
How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexting
The number of teens sexting in the U.S. is on the rise, despite it being a serious crime. How do parents make sure their kids don't end up on the wrong side of the law?
Should Teens Work Part Time While in School?
Many teens want to work to earn extra cash, but could a part-time job during school have a negative effect?
How Free-Range Parenting Works
What's so wrong with letting your kids walk home from school by themselves? Free-range parents hope to make their children happier and more resilient by allowing them to explore on their own. But not everyone agrees with this style of parenting.
Why Adults Adopt Each Other
Although we associate adoption mainly with children, there are many good reasons why one adult may adopt another. There are also some fraudulent ones too.
This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean
An app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother was originally designed for deaf parents, but hearing parents can benefit too.
Baby Bust? U.S. Birth Rate Is Lowest Since 1976
The U.S. birth rate has plummeted since 1976. Is this a trend we should be worried about?
What's Wrong with Gender Reveal Parties?
Gender reveal parties are fun, but they may also reinforce stereotypes.
Startling Number of Teens Cyberbully Themselves
Among the tragic cases of teens being cyberbullied, there is a sad subgroup of teens who cyberbully themselves.
Men Tend to Relax More, Do Less, When Not Caring for the Kids
A first-of-its-kind study out of The Ohio State University found that new dads don't necessarily pull their weight when it comes to child care and housework.
Can Your Name Predict the Kind of Life You'll Lead?
This BrainStuff video explains nominative determinism, the phenomenon that the name a person is given may have a significant impact on the path of their life.
Could Too Much Screen Time Mean Obesity or Cancer?
You can add exposure to artificial light to the long list of factors that may affect your body mass index — and maybe even cause cancer.
Why More Companies Are Offering Paternity Leave — and Men Feel Freer to Take It
In the U.S., few companies offered parental leave for fathers — and men often felt a stigma if they took it. But the millennial generation is changing that.
Are stay-at-home moms more depressed?
It's no surprise that a 2012 Gallup study found stay-at-home moms nothing like June Cleaver in "Leave it to Beaver." There were some eye-opening facts discovered about the mental state of full-time caregivers compared to their working counterparts.
5 Relaxation Tips for Pregnant Moms
Relax your body and your mind during pregnancy with these simple methods.
Can Scented Pillow Inserts Help You Sleep Better?
If you've never tried scented pillow inserts, you may be missing out on a better night's sleep.
How to Maximize Your Limited 'Me' Time
Make sure your 'me' time is stress-free, relaxing and productive.
An Essential Chart for Feeling Better with Aromatherapy
Look to natural essences to help heal some of your most common problems.
Treat Yourself with Scented Nail Polish
Make your manicure even more luxurious with scented nail polish.
10 Great Hobbies for Busy Moms
Fun, productive, and satisfying hobbies that can be enjoyed in short bursts of time.
Are Working Moms More Likely to Suffer from Depression?
Does missing all those little moments really bring a working mom down?
5 Tips for Moms Re-Entering the Workforce
Transitioning from stay-at-home-mom to working mom doesn't have to be stressful.
10 Most Popular Baby Names of All Time
One year it's Brittney and Justin, next year it's Ashley and Ethan. Then all of a sudden we're back to Dick and Jane. Can you guess the 10 most popular baby names of all time? Is yours on the list?
10 Most Unique Celebrity Baby Names
Today's celebs are steering clear of names like Sally, Dick and Jane, and are instead choosing more bizarre names for their offspring. What are some of the, shall we say, most unique? Put it this way -- we had a hard time pairing down the list.
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