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CNN • 23rd July 2014

Effects of spanking on kids' brains

Science tells a different story. Researchers say physical punishment actually alters the brain -- not only in an "I'm traumatized" kind of way but also in an "I literally have less gray matter in my brain" kind of way.

Harsh corporal punishment in the study was defined as at least one spanking a month for more than three years, frequently done with objects such as a belt or paddle. Researchers found children who were regularly spanked had less gray matter in certain areas of the prefrontal cort

Prevention • 27th October 2016

6 Things You Need To Know About Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease can seem rather mysterious. For starters, it's hard to diagnose, since the only way to be certain someone had it is to physically examine her brain after death. And even once you're told that you have it, your prognosis will probably be murky, because it impacts everyone differently.

TIME • 3rd February 2017

New Autism Dispute: Is Circumcision a Factor?

In the U.S., slightly more than half of boys are circumcised at birth, a much higher percentage than in other industrialized nations. Proponents of circumcision cite lessened risks of sexual disease transmission and penile cancer as well as easier hygiene as the benefits of the practice. But the number of anti-circumcision activists (or “intactivists,” as they’re known) is growing, and their reasons for leaving baby boys uncircumcised range from human rights to sexual pleasure to another hotly-d

Reviewed Parenting • 6th July 2020

I homeschool my kids—here’s what you need to educate kids at home

With schools across the country closing their doors temporarily, parents who would usually be sending their kids back to school find themselves wondering how to keep their kids learning at home. In other words, we are all homeschoolers—at least for the time being.

Prevention • 23rd December 2016

5 Scary Chemicals That Are Still On The Market

Chemicals get a bad rap, but they're not all evil. Many are natural and essential for your survival (ever heard of H2O?) and others are synthetic—but that's not really what's most important when it comes it your well-being. Some man-made chemicals, for example, keep your clothes clean, lower your risk of cavities, and treat a throbbing headache (or worse). That said, there are other compounds that appear to be downright toxic, especially if you're exposed to them in large enough quantities.

Whi

Upworthy • 11th April 2017

Self-care during pregnancy is about much more than midnight munchies.

Not only to me and my husband, but also to my children and most definitely to the little one growing inside me. What I’m enduring matters.

Reviewed Parenting • 14th June 2018

The Best High Chairs of 2018

Your baby’s high chair has the power to dramatically affect your parenting experience. If you choose one that is difficult to use, clashes with your decor, is uncomfortable for your baby, or is impossible to move to another room, mealtimes can become a hassle. A poorly-designed high chair can be really irritating to deal with, but a great one will get out of the way and allow you to focus on your baby.

That’s why after testing 10 of the most popular and beloved high chairs, we concluded the Fis

EverydayHealth.com • 13th June 2018

Best Mattress Toppers

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If you find yourself tossing and turning a lot at night or waking up with random aches and pains in the morning, your mattress may not be providing the kind of support that you need. If your mattress has been worn in over the years, a good mattress topper can help make worn out comfort layers feel better. It’s importa

PCMag • 3rd February 2017

How the Bellabeat Leaf Urban Can Help You Manage Stress

As a work-from-home, home-schooling mom of two preparing to move to a new house, life has been just a tad stressful of late. Okay, super stressful. It's mostly the good kind of stress, but my nerves are still shot. Did I get today's lesson planned? When is our next house showing? Was that a deadline I just heard whooshing by? The answer to all of these questions is: I have no idea.

In the midst of all this, I tested Bellabeat's new Leaf Urban wearable, which has coincidentally added a stress-pr

EverydayHealth.com • 13th June 2018

Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers

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If you’re a side sleeper and have ever spent the night on a firm mattress, you know how it feels to toss and turn all night as hip and shoulder pain wakes you over and over. Side sleeping comfortably requires a different kind of support than back or stomach sleeping. So if you’re in the market for a new mattress, you’

EverydayHealth.com • 13th June 2018

8 of the Best Mattresses You Can Buy Right Now

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Sleeping on the wrong mattress can lead to all sorts of issues that extend far beyond nighttime discomfort. Healthy sleep habits have been shown to lower the risk of many serious medical conditions and even lengthen your lifespan.

A good night’s rest starts with having the right mattress for your body type and sleep

Reviewed.com Parenting • 31st May 2018

The Best Booster Seats for Dining of 2018

The Fisher-Price Healthy Care Deluxe is an impressive little booster seat. Its smooth surface and lack of crevices mean it’s easy to get clean after even the messiest meal. The high back can be folded down for storage or removed completely with very little fuss.

Reviewed.com Refrigerators • 8th March 2018

Here's how long your favorite foods will last in your freezer

One of the marvels of modern life is our ability to preserve food for long periods of time by freezing. Making meals ahead and freezing can be a huge help when your schedule and budget are tight, but it’s important to be aware of proper handling techniques and how long different foods will last in the freezer without going bad. Here are some favorite freezer foods and how long you can safely keep them frozen.

Chili is one of those foods that just beg to be made in double and triple batches. Ove

Reviewed.com Parenting • 1st March 2018

Best Crib Mattresses of 2018

Finding the right mattress for your baby’s crib is perhaps one of the most important baby gear decisions a new parent makes. A too-soft mattress poses a safety hazard for newborns, while a too-hard mattress can make it difficult to get the baby to sleep at all (and a sleep-deprived parent is a considerable hazard of itself). As a mother of three, I know how tough this decision can be. You want the safest surface for your baby, you want your baby to sleep comfortably, and you want to have a few b

PCMag • 15th February 2018

Track Your Baby's Sleep Schedule With Sproutling

So much of parenting babies and toddlers is wondering when their next nap will be, and if it will be long enough for you to accomplish any of those tasks that have been piling up. Some babies find predictable routines early on, but many parents struggle to pinpoint their little one's rhythms.

Fisher-Price's Sproutling monitor aims to help parents find those patterns, and, in turn, regain some semblance of sanity in an otherwise unpredictable situation.

PCMag • 5th February 2018

This Tracker Helps New Moms Take Care of Themselves

I always dread newborn checkups. I'm expected to answer a deluge of questions when I'm so tired I'm not even sure what day it is or when I last showered. For this reason, I've always been a fan of baby-tracking apps. I can store pertinent info on my phone and be ready with all the numbers our pediatrician will ask for at a moment's notice.

Project Nursery's Parent + Baby Smartband is part baby tracker, part fitness tracker. The wristband's touch interface allows you to log baby events (fetal mo

Reviewed.com Parenting • 22nd December 2017

The Best Baby Carriers

The Lillebaby Complete impressed me from the start. Not only is it beautiful and soft, it's an extremely comfortable carrier. The straps are nicely padded and the waistband is supportive. There is a generously-sized lumbar pad in the back which I loved (but don't worry, it can be removed if giant lumbar pads aren't your style). With that pad in place and the waistband tightened around my hips, there was no spot at which I felt the waist strap digging in.

There is also a little pad that protects

PCMag • 14th December 2017

Snoo Smart Sleeper

Choosing a safe, comfortable place for your infant to sleep is one of the most stressful decisions a new parent makes. Will your baby sleep in their own crib? A co-sleeper? A bassinet? Your bed? As a mother of three, I've used every combination of the above. However, after a few months of using the Snoo Smart Sleeper with a new baby girl, I honestly wonder how I raised two children without one.

PCMag • 12th December 2017

4moms MamaRoo4

Babies enjoy the comfort of being bounced and swayed—at least all three of mine do—so it's not hard to see where 4moms came up with the idea for the mamaRoo, a bouncing infant seat that mimics the movements you make when you soothe your baby. Its latest version, the mamaRoo4 ($219.99), is nearly identical to the previous model except for some redesigned menu buttons, a slight change in the attached mobile, and the fact that four percent of its sales through the end of 2017 will be donated...

Reviewed.com Parenting • 3rd October 2017

The Best Sippy Cups and Transition Cups

Choosing a sippy cup is no small undertaking. Giving your kid the wrong cup can result in spills, extra time scrubbing chair cushions and carpet, and hand-washing a cup’s clogged up crevices. Having three children myself, I know the struggle all too well.
So I recruited my kids to help me test 14 of the top-selling sippy and transition cups on the market right now.

PCMag • 20th September 2017

Owlet Smart Sock 2 Baby Monitor

Having a new baby is often nerve-wracking. The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) especially is cause for concern as your newborn is developing routines and getting used to sleeping outside of the womb. The Owlet Smart Sock 2 ($299.99) has cut down on my worry considerably. It's a connected pulse oximeter that allows you to check on your baby's vitals any time through an app, and it will notify you automatically if there's a problem.

The Wirecutter • 31st August 2017

The Best Baby Monitor

After considering 42 of the most highly rated baby monitors and testing eight of them for more than 120 hours, we’re confident that the Infant Optics DXR-8 is the best baby monitor available.

Compared with competitors, the Infant Optics DXR-8 has a more intuitive, easier to use interface, and the battery life on its parent unit (aka the monitor) lasted longer than on any other video option we found. On other requirements, it delivered as well as the best monitors we tried: It has an adequate ra

PCMag • 18th July 2017

Does Your Kid Hate Watches? Try These Tracking Devices

My son joined a Little League baseball team this year. While he loves the sport, our 3-year-old daughter is the one who seems to have found her tribe. While their brothers practice, a flock of little sisters climb bleachers, play tag, and share snacks brought from home.

It's super cute, but a little nerve-wracking. They never stay in one place and routinely wander out of sight, prompting my husband or I to walk/jog away from the game to guide our daughter back into view. If only there were some

PCMag • 30th May 2017

Eight Smart Mattress

It's no secret that getting a good night's sleep is good for your health. The sheer number of sleep-monitoring fitness trackers attest to the fact that we are becoming more and more concerned about the amount and quality of sleep we get. The Eight Smart Mattress digs a bit deeper than most wrist-worn trackers. It's a memory foam mattress paired with a sensor-equipped cover, with prices starting at $999 for a full size bundle, putting in on par with the Sleep Number it. After sleeping on it every