It’s a long-held cliché (and complaint of older siblings) that the baby of the family is always the parents’ favourite. And a new study has revealed this may indeed be true – but only because younger siblings want it that way… Researchers at Brigham Young University’s School of Family Life have concluded that the younger …

Many first-time moms-to-be have probably heard the expression that they’re now “eating for two.” But that doesn’t mean you get to eat twice as much. The saying really means you should eat even more mindfully and nutritiously than ever, because another person is depending on your food choices, says women’s health physician Karen Cooper, DO. “Eating …

If you wish to improve your child’s vocabulary, engage them in math activities at home. Researchers have found that pre-school children who engage in math activities with their parents not only improve their math skills but also enhance their general vocabulary. “Exposure to basic numbers and math concepts at home were predictive, even more so …

New dads too can get the baby blues, but their mental health condition could be hard to detect, according to a recent study. The research from the Lund University in Sweden showed that depression among new fathers may be more common than previously believed. There is also a major risk that it remains undetected using …

You might recognize pink eye but what about convergence insufficiency? These are the vision problems you don’t want to miss in your child’s eyes. We ignore eye health There are secrets your eye doctor won’t tell you, but every vision professional will agree that regular checkups are critical. A recent study from Think About Your …