All of us experienced nightmares at some point in our childhood. Usually, nightmares are an occasional thing. Your son probably is experiencing what they call “night terrors,” which go on night after night for a period of time, and usually entail a recurrent dream, or at least, recurrent feelings of ... Read more.

Okay, I guess the swaddle didn’t actually go anywhere for many families around the nation and the globe. However, new and experienced parents need go no further than their favorite parenting website or book these days to read about the wonders of wrapping their little one up tight. Read more.

Many of the recommendations that I and other indoor air quality professionals make can be very expensive – like installing hardwood or tile floors, or replacing a hot-air heating systems with baseboard or radiator heat. But there are a number of things you can do that won’t cost a fortune and that can help keep the air in your home clean and allergen and irritant free. Below are 15 examples. Read more.

Have you foraged for edible plants along the roadside lately? No? Well, you will be happy to know that modern frugality doesn’t involve radical or extreme methods for saving a buck. Read more.

If your son or daughter has allergies or asthma, there may be conditions inside the school building that could cause your child to experience health symptoms. Read more.

Have you ever noticed that runners have strong defined thighs, cyclist have firm, toned calves, swimmers have strong v-backs, and gymnasts are compact and strong all over? It shows that your body can be shaped by the exercises you do. Read more.

“Does your dog bite?” “Umm, no, she just carries that mouthful of choppers around for show.” Read more.

Part of honoring a child's intelligence is learning to respond to a child's crying or tantrums with a willingness to listen. Rather than saying, "Oh dear! What's the matter now! Can't you see I have to strap you in the car seat!?" and assuming that the child's crying is nothing ... Read more.

Shampoo bottles, makeup, and grime…oh my! It is time to tackle the bathroom. Get a garbage bag, cleaning detergent, and set your timer. Betsy shares her tips on how to reclaim your space… Read more.