Babble

Shall we file this one under BrownHouse, then? We've talked about greening your makeup drawer , Momspit lotion, and recycling breastmilk into homemade soap, but turning free-range chicken poop into lip balm drags the entire notion of using raw, organic materials in cosmetics down to a whole new level, doesn't it?    As ...

Watching violent television programs between the ages of 2 and 5 years of age is clearly linked to aggressive and anti-social behaviors in boys when they reach age 7 to 9, including cheating, being  mean to others, feeling no regret, being destructive, disobedience, and having trouble with teachers.  "Violent Television Viewing ...

Popcorn is a traditional "harvest" snack that's been eaten in North America for centuries; The pilgrims and native Americans probably ate popcorn at the first Thanksgiving, though surely not this kick-ass version.  Too bad - it would've really turned the party up a notch (you know that dinner was awk-ward), and is easy ...

Not only are apples a healthy and delicious fall snack, they're also a classic symbol of the season, and, as it turns out, perfect for carving into festive votive candle holders!  Done prior to Thanksgiving, this craft would liven up any Turkey Day table, but I'm thinking that it would also be a great way to keep the little ones ...

Recall Fever has made 2007 a scary one.  And with the hoilday season heading barreling towards us like a runaway train, millions of parents, myself included, find themselves in the precarious positioin of trying to balance holiday gift giving - and receiving -  with toy safety, something we've never really had to think about in ...

You know what?  I don't care if it's "inappropriate" - it's funny!  And, as anyone who has ever adopted a real live street urchin (or anyone at Funny or Die) knows, you can take the baby out of the street... but you can't take the street out of the baby. Sad but true, folks.  Sad but ...

There are times when you can't get home to wash your little one's hands with your own, homemade breast milk soap.  And for those times, there is Momspit - bottled.  The next... best... thing? No, it's not actually bottled spit (though, really, who would be shocked if it was?) - it's a foaming, no-rinse  cleanser ...

Really, most of these tips are no-brainers - but brushing up on the basics of Halloween safety in the run-up to Halloween night never hurt anyone, right?  Right! According to the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission), most serious Halloween-related injuries involve burns from flammable costumes and decorations, and open flames, such as ...

This D.I.Y. take on a childhood classic is a fascinating and interactive science project that the whole family can enjoy.  The best part?  You don't have to run down to the local toy store for one of those chintzy plastic kits, although you may need to add pie tins to your grocery list.  The hardest part will be collecting ants, ...

They have stinky feet and bad attitudes.  They push you away, even as they wish you closer.  They're complicated, confusing, full of drama and full of themselves - they're teenagers, and they need YOU, perhaps now more than ever. The Simmons College Longitudinal Study, which followed 400 people from age 5 (1977) to their ...