Category: News

The Best Discovery from National Pretzel Day

Yesterday happened to be “National Pretzel Day”. I don’t know if you realize that. And if you missed the chance to celebrate one of the best snacks in the world, then this simple recipe is right up your alley. It’s an easy recipe, and you can even let your kids get...

PDA in Front of Your Kids Might be a Good Idea

Kissing your spouse in front of your kids might make them gag or act out. But now science is saying that a little PDA might be a good thing. According to a recent study from Wayne State University, children with parents who kiss, hug, embrace, and basically indulge in PDA. Children benefit physiologically...

The FitBit Results of Going into Labor

Michelle Stein and Whitney Barthel decided to conduct an experiment during their latest pregnancies, charting the physical strain you can go through if you’re carrying a child. Using FitBits, you can chart the effect physical activity is having on you, and these two writers decided to keep track of changes to...

For the Love of Curious Little Moneky

Curious George might be one of the most important franchises of all time, giving children across generations amazing stories of this adorable monkey and his friend The Man with the Yellow Hat. He’s world famous for a reason. Lori M Pace with Sheknows sure appreciates the little monkey, and is making sure the stories...

How a Pair of Twins Were Born Years Apart

Science and the human body are weird. As much as we actually know, there can still be surprising turns and twists while we go through this silly little thing called life. Sometimes, it’s not welcome. And sometimes, you’re greeted with a surprise twin… two years later. Even though they’re technically twins,...

How to Teach a Child to Love Reading

When I was little, my parents made sure to install a serious love of reading into me. They taught me how to read from an early age, and made sure I worked my way through short stories and books before I could play outside or use the TV. It ended...