As parents we often talk at our kids, telling them to stop doing something or to do something we want them to do. In reality we should be talking to them and not just correcting behavior or directing them all the time. The solution? Have a little fun.

Few things are more irritating to a parent’s ear than whining. It can be extremely difficult to deal with and can really push buttons for any parent.

Pre-pregnancy, you probably never thought much about your pelvic floor. (You know, the network of muscles that keeps your uterus, bladder and bowels in place.) Although now you may be noticing that things down under haven’t been the same since you had kids. The biggest sign things have gone south? Leakage – when you laugh, when you sneeze or, heaven forbid, when you jump.

Kids usually whine because they're tired, bored or hungry – and whining usually gets worse as the day progresses. Here's how to handle a whiny kid:

Chances are you remember running around all day with little to protect your skin from the sun but a bikini bottom and, if you were lucky, a hat. Times have changed and the sun has gotten stronger and more powerful. While shade and clothing should always be your child's first line of defense, sunscreen is necessary if they're planning on spending a long time in the sun.