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A Child-Hugging Robot for the Nuclear Family
A typical nuclear family comprises the main breadwinner and the caretaker who’s in charge of the children and the household. Both must perform equally for the greater good of the family. Raising children has...
Should You Get a Flu Shot?
Myths about influenza circulate every fall when the discussion of whether or not to get a flu shot comes up. Should I or shouldn’t I? We each have to make up our own mind,...
5 Fun Online Activities to Keep Your Kids Amused Indoors
If you’re a kid, nothing squashes an afternoon of outdoor fun like poor weather. That doesn’t mean downtime needs to be spent in front of the television, although you might consider encouraging your kids...
My Love-Hate Relationship With the Nipple Shield
If you have never heard of a nipple shield, consider yourself lucky. This torture device was introduced to me about five seconds after I had my first baby, and it has taken me about...
Reports of Ticks Are on the Rise: Here’s What You Need to Know
To panic or not to panic? Menlo Park pediatrician Margaret Miller, MD, of Burgess Pediatrics, tackles a hot summer topic: Lyme disease.
As a parent, there are so many health threats that we vaguely...
Easy Tips to Avoid Vacation Surprises, From Rental Nightmares to Tourist Scams
The car is packed, the kids are ready, and a seemingly endless summer stretches out before you. If you’re like the nearly 70 percent of U.S. travelers this summer, you’ve already booked a vacation...
I Deserve to Be Here: Standing Strong in the Workplace
Heart pounding, shallow breaths, blinking back tears. Rage pulsing through my veins.
That’s how I feel after leaving the meeting with all of my coworkers.
And even while my mind is racing, running over...
But I Love Daddy More…
Ouch, it still burns. My son said this to me the other night before bed. And he must have known that it was breaking my heart by the look on my face, because he...
Indecision About Having a Third Child is Driving Me Nuts
My husband and I are so grateful that we have been gifted with two healthy, fantastic kids. We had no issues getting pregnant and had both our kids in the span of 19 months....
Depression and Motherhood: How to Make It Work
I’m prone to depression and anxiety. I’m pretty sure it runs in my family (although everyone else denies it) so I feel that I come by it fairly honestly. That being said, no one...
