Here’s some food for thought: your baby needs more fat in her diet than you. 

A baby’s dietary needs are different from those of adults, and while low-fat and high-fiber keep you trim, it puts your baby at risk. Some facts:

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Santa Clara County officials vote to ban toys and other promotions that come with high-calorie children’s meals.

After a contentious meeting between parents and restaurant owners, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of banning the Happy Meal in Silicon Valley restaurants.

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Get your child ready for that first movie theater experience.

Is your little one ready for the big screen? You may remember your first time in a dark, cavernous theater as a thrilling experience, but for a preschooler, it might be overwhelming, even traumatic.  Much of this first foray into the movie theatre will also depend on your child’s temperament, interests and quirks.

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Get your your little ones on their feet and moving wherever you are.

Getting kids physically active is more important than most  parents realize. Even if your couch potato isn’t tipping the scales, getting him to use his muscles, pump his heart and flex his joints is essential for growth. Sports scientists say active kids become taller adults. They are also happier, more sociable and better-behaved. They even tend to do better in school.

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Study explores possibility of Viagra for women. 

New research might be bringing science a bit closer to a female version of Viagra.

In a study that explored the underlying processes of female sexual arousal, British-based researchers say they have learned more about how new treatments might be developed to help women with sexual arousal disorder.

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Are you pregnant and craving non-food items? Find out more about the syndrome that causes your bizarre cravings.

If you crave nonfood items such as clay, cornstarch, laundry starch, or coffee grounds, your doctor needs to know immediately. This is a condition called pica, and it can cause serious health complications for both you and your baby.

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Don’t wing it when when flying with your toddler.

Here is a list of “Flying with Little Kids” necessities.  Remember that what works for one child may not have the same mileage for the other, so come armed with options.

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Children who engage in creative and active play may grow up to be healthier adults.

The finding comes from a British study that asked 505 young adults to describe their health and their childhood play experiences.

Playing is one of the cornerstones of a young child’s world. Play builds imagination, promotes social skills, advances physical development, and allows a child to work through emotions.

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Even 9-month-olds pick gender-specific toys

Genetics may influence how children differentiate  girl toys from boy toys.  A new study suggests certain stereotypical gender preferences take root before kids can even walk.

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Learn the 5 surefire signs that you’re in labor.

Moms can’t always tell when labor is starting. Without tangible proof, the signs of labor are easily misinterpreted:  Is that liquid from my water bag, or is it pregnancy incontinence?  Is that gas, or am I really contracting?

To help you figure out when you really need to get to the hospital, check out these cues.

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