There are 35 million Americans with hearing impairment, or 11.3 percent of the population, according to a 2008 survey by American hearing expert Sergei Kochkin. Young children who suffer from untreated hearing impairment are at increased risk for speech and language development delays, and delays in

Your child has been invited to her first sleepover. Ask yourself these questions to decide if she's ready to go or if she should sit this one out.

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Getting accepted to college is just the beginning. Here are the 4 most important things an admitted student needs to know to make a college decision.

It can be hard to believe sometimes, but many members of our generation-the Baby Boomer generation-are retiring or getting ready to retire. The mainstream media won't let us forget that we're entering this period of our lives! Like everything else we've done, we Boomers are being watc

Not sure what to put in your preschooler's lunch box? Got a picky eater? Try this easy recipe with a secret ingredient your little one can help make!

If you were named as executor in a will, and you're willing to accept the appointment, you'll be responsible for notifying the deceased person's creditors of probate proceedings. Even if the estate isn't large or complex, it's a good idea to probate the estate, as the probate court is there to guide

Looking for school supplies for a child with organization problems, writing problems, dressing problems, fidgeting problems? Here's a "mall" that can help you find just what you're looking for. On this page: food allergy gear.

Do you have any of these unsafe items in your home? Do you know anyone who does? All of these items have been recalled because they are dangerous to your children or your family. If you see a picture of something you own, stop using it immediately. Each image has a link to full recall information so

What parent doesn't worry? If you have a child with life-threatening allergies, you might worry more than most. When is your display of concern for your allergic child a protective necessity, and at what point do you become another crazy, overprotective parent?

Picking a chair for a baby or toddler to sit in while being fed shouldn't be a big deal. Yet, when you begin the search, you realize that you must consider everything from stability to portability and a whole range of functionality.

Looking for some great books to read with your children this summer? Check out this summer reading list for 2010 that includes books that are safe and age appropriate and that will stimulate discussions between a dad and his children.

Are name brand and generic diapers really all the same? How much money can you expect to save by buying store brand diapers? How can you save money on whichever style of diaper you choose?

Video Transcript Hi, my name is Christina Gavenda with domesticfelicity.com, and today we're going to talk about different ways for kids to decorate pine cones. Your kids have big imaginations and get them involved in the planning. Let them look at the pine cone and discuss what they...

When most of us think about heartburn we rarely consider acid reflux infants, but this condition (heartburn, acid reflux, gerd) is quite common in babies. In fact, more than half of all infants experience acid reflux within the first three months of their lives. The good news is that only a small nu

There's only so much ramen a human can eat. At some point, even a college kid or 20something has to learn to cook something. For parents of young adults and college students, here's a round-up of learn-to-cook cookbooks to help.

July 2, 2004 -- Every hour children play video games or watch television may double their risk of obesity, a new study suggests.

As parents become more interested in making healthy choices - Cloth Diapers become more and more mainstream. If you've never used them before you may not be familiar with how they work or maybe you can't imagine how you would use them and clean them. Many manufacturers have created tools a

Children's creativity can be nourished at a young age by exposing them to age appropriate toys. The types of toys at that age will be mostly hands on toys such as musical instruments, crafts and art. Clay modeling is among the craft toys that are inexpensive and simple for the child to use.

Senior assisted living facilities are becoming more and more popular as larger numbers of baby boomers reach retirement age. For some people, retirement communities are the perfect idea. Especially if these facilities offer onsite assisted living options.