By: Staff Report Ever wonder why when some moms get together they get all competitive and crazy over what other parents do? According to a recent study by the University of Southern California, there is a certain activity in the brain that might explain a few things about parenting (and human behavior as a whole). Researchers found that there is a part of the brain - the

By: Carolina Pichardo It's a very frightening moment. Your child confesses to you that someone's been "touching" them. You begin to think the most horrible things, that Manhattan's Peak post, plus your story, and before you know it... You just don't know what to think. Fortunately for me, my daughter's story was about someone from a school program that was pulling and touching her ear. She said she just didn't

By: Carolina Pichardo Regardless of what's going on, we should always be thankful for our health. There's something powerful and wonderful about feeling healthy and taking care of ourselves. During this time of the year, it's easy to lose track of that feeling. In between the shopping lists, hosting parties and our families, we tend to lose sight of our eating, exercise routine and health. However, it's important that

By: Staff Report [caption id="attachment_1715" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Photograph by Ivy T"][/caption] Besides the television network's new lineup, this new season has many reasons to celebrate. It's just full of tricks and treats, family traditions and the dash of the holiday season that always leaves us on the brink of madness. We were planning on leaving your sanity alone and simply posting the usual hoopla. However, since this is a

By: May Monten It's been three to four days since you were able to sleep through the night. You're not even sure, because you don't really know what is today's date. What you do know, however, is that this is not what you signed up for! Often, a crying baby is just fuzzy about something simple, whether it's their stomach or typical gassiness. By recreating the atmosphere

By: Crystal Cook We want the best for our families and where we choose to live is no exception. What makes one city more desirable than another is subjective, since we all have our own criteria for that perfect place we’d like to call home. Every year, dozens of helpful lists are published to assist us in making this monumental decision. Trouble is, each list is as

By: Barb Hopkins Frenetic family life has become the norm for many homes. Jobs, kids, school, practices, play dates and everything in between can create chaos. Chaos can cause parents to become drill sergeants ordering the troops into line with a fierce rigidity. Although children need structure and rules for stability during busy times, they also need balance. To bring harmony back into the home, parents

By: Heather Vale Goss Your child may be growing up, but if he or she still cries frequently, it’s normal to be concerned. The good news is, at different ages and circumstances, there are things you can do to dry the tears, restore stability and encourage emotional growth. Young Toddlers Toddlers up to 2 years old want to be independent and are proud of their accomplishments, but often

By: Frankie Charles Parents want to raise happy, healthy well-adjusted kids who have respect for themselves and others. There are endless ways to help your child garner self-esteem, but if you’re at a loss then try one of these simple ideas. Praise them when they do the right thing. For every correction, try to find something else to praise. Be a good example. If your kids watch