So you're pregnant. You've entered a world of novelty, nerves and excitement—learning to navigate your way with the help of friends, family and doctors. And while gender-neutral showers and baby names are trending, many expecting parents still want to discover their baby's sex as soon as they can. So it's easy to get excited when friends tell you about less official ways to guess the gender of your baby. You may have heard the heartbeat theory: that the baby's heart rate can predict their...

So the baby of the family is a big kid now. They've outgrown their crib or toddler bed and are ready to upsize their sleeping arrangements, but do you have the space for it? If you have multiple children and a shortage of rooms in your home, a bunk bed is a great solution. Here's everything you should know about them before you buy. Why bunk beds just make sense The benefits of bunk beds are stacked, just like their build. First and foremost, the space-saving these vertical two-sleepers offer...

Fruit juice, sugar-sweetened and artificially sweetened beverages are correlated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a new study out of the University of Galway. The research reveals that – when consumed frequently – carbonated, sugary drinks are linked with a 22 per cent increased chance of stroke, whereas fruit juice is linked with a 37 per cent increase. “Overweight/obesity is usually the first one that comes in, and then along with that comes diabetes and heart disease,” said...

Toddler development Learn the significance behind the phrase kids often hate to hear: "eat your greens." By Grace Draznin Aug 23, 2024 iStock A nutritious diet is essential for optimal growth and development. You can help your child build healthy eating habits by striving to serve them a balanced plate of nutrient-dense foods at each meal. Unfortunately, certain food groups aren't typically as tasty to kids as others, which parents of picky eaters likely know can create chaos at the dinner...