Oh Baby: The Baby Food Revolution

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Mischelle Weedman Davis)

Worldwide Baby Food Market The baby food market has been growing consistently, however it has been experiencing phenomenal growth since 2003. In 2005 the worldwide baby food market was worth $21 billion (US), up from 9.5 billion in 2003. The North Am...

A Massage for Baby?

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Frankie Goh)

ANITA, a young mother from Nigeria, bathes her baby and then carefully massages her. Both mother and baby thoroughly enjoy themselves. "This is a traditional practice for Nigerian mothers in caring for their babies," explains Anita. "My own mother us...

Can Marriage Withstand the Storm?

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Frankie Goh)

HOMES that looked sturdy were swept off their foundations, their structures ripped to shreds. As monster storms hit large areas around the globe recently, the quality and durability of countless buildings were put to the ultimate test. A storm of ano...

Preparing Your Daughter for Menarche

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Frankie Goh)

Puberty is a time of many changes. For young girls a defining event during this developmental process is menarche, which is defined as "the beginning of the menstrual function." MENARCHE can be a stressful time for young girls, and the event is often...

Making Money from Child Protective Services

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by LK)

One of the most horrendous facts of life in the United States is the existence of Child Abuse and Neglect. Even worse are the people who profit from it. In the year 2005, there were over half a million children in the United States Foster Care System...

Tips on Planning a Baby Shower

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Michael Saunders - Bruised Onion Guide)

What comes to mind after hearing the four magical words, "We're having a baby?" A baby shower, of course. Organizing a party with the expectant parents' closest friends and family members is the perfect way of expressing "Congratulations," or "We're ...

Hanging Wall Letters Personalize Any Nursery

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Chris Robertson)

When it comes to nursery decor, letters that spell out the baby's name make the room even more special. Whether you're decorating your own baby's nursery, or are looking for the ultimate baby shower or baby gift, wooden wall letters are sure to be tr...

How to Cope with Trauma

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Anne Wolski)

It only takes a matter of seconds for the world to become frightening and dangerous. The trauma of injuries and accidents can be devastating to those injured and the people close to them. There may be the loss of loved ones and friends to cope with a...

So you think you want to be a Mompreneur?

(Mon Nov 12th, 2007, by Mischelle Weedman Davis)

Background Sixty percent of those who seek work-at-home jobs are women. Many moms choose to stay at home but earn an income...in their pajamas. "Mompreneurs," is a term used to describe women who leave the workplace to raise children and end up opera...

Wildfire In California

(Tue Oct 30th, 2007, by Swayam Bhattacharya)

The latest fire in San Diego County, in Southern California, burned 400,000 acres of land reducing 1300 homes to the ground. The President declared a state of emergency and mass evacuation was forces as the fire spread across San Diego, Long Beach, M...