Cashie Evans

Grandma's advice may be well-meaning, but don't listen to her if she tells you that you are spoiling your baby: Experts agree that it is impossible to spoil a newborn. Newborn babies have basic needs that must be met, and it is your job…

When you bring a newborn home, make sure you have extra closet space -- you're going to need it. A parent may look at this tiny bundle and wonder, "How can such a small baby require so many items?" Get ready to create budgets and…

Neurological function is often assessed within the first few moments of life for newborns. Accuracy isn’t always the best initially because newborns aren’t very alert. Plus minor development delays can be normal, says the Children’s…

If you plan on spending down time at home after your baby's birth surfing the net or possibly even getting some work done, the thought that your laptops could harm your baby might send you into a panic. There's no reason to toss your…

A 2008 study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry reported that vaginal delivery may lead to better mother/child bonding than Cesarean section births. The study involved a small population of women and the researchers…

Most babies born in the United States will experience the world for the first time in a hospital setting. Others are likely to be born at home or in special birthing centers. The birthing philosophy of the parents, and medical…

Bad situations such as natural disasters, job loss and divorce have the potential to wreak havoc and cause distress -- unless you are prepared to make the most of what comes. People who not only survive but thrive in the face of…

Become a more patient person through mindful awareness of negative thoughts, increased acceptance of adverse situations, and compassion for others. Give yourself enough time to slow down and be present in every situation and you will…

A number of personality types tend to engage in manipulative behavior, including narcissists and those with antisocial personality disorder. While walking away is often a good idea, there are some cases when this is not possible, such as…

Failure can make you feel awful. But it is an inevitable part of life; everyone fails sometimes. By communicating about the failure to those around you, boosting self-worth, seeing it as a learning experience and replacing negative…