Mommy's little helper.
Each child is different in his or her own little way, but there are a few reflexes that every infant has. All the reflexes are usually tested during a baby's first visit to the pediatrician, but many don't require a doctor to point out and can be seen from the very first time you meet your bundle of joy. Here are seven newborn reflexes found naturally in all children. Read more
Babies are amazing. From the moment they are born, they can feed, grasp, and position themselves for movement. These newborn reflexes may be involuntary, but they are essential to protect them from danger. See just how familiar you are with your wee one's natural reflexes by taking this quiz. Take the Quiz Read more
One of the first responses a new mama witnesses from her newborn baby is his ability to grip her finger. The Palmar grasp, or Darwinian reflex, forces a baby's fingers to curl around and cling to an object when their palm is touched. Moms love to marvel at the strength of the grip, and rightfully so. The Palmar grasp is so strong in the first six months of life that a lil one can support their Read more
My body changed when I entered motherhood and I'm not talking back flab or droopy boobs. Those were sort of expected, it was the mom arm that flew across the front seat passenger in my car when I slammed on my brakes that surprised me. To see other reflexes that came with being a mother, read more Read more
Here's a question every geeky gal wants answered: "Where can I meet a single geek?" For all the single ladies out there, here are 10 possible places to uncover scores of single geeks. By the way, leave your other tech-related questions on our Facebook page, in the comments, or in our Ask a Geek Girl group. Neighborhood coffee shops — Bring a book or your laptop and hang out at an independent Read more
"I'll start a Google Doc." You might hear it every day, because volunteering to share documents via Google is almost an instant reflex these days. Most people are shifting away from sharing documents via a flash drive or network, because Google Docs makes it so easy to view and update files. But with so many schools and offices making the Google move, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all Read more
Do you have catlike reflexes? The latest iPad app from Friskies, You vs. Cat, allows you to compete against your kitty — no, really. The gist of the game is simple: you drag and fling playing pieces across the screen, aiming toward a goal, and your cat tries to catch the pieces before they reach the target. All points are recorded on the You vs. Cat Worldwide Leaderboard, separating the scores Read more
As the parent of a 12-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, I've been fortunate to watch Lily age gracefully into her twilight years while maintaining much of her spunk and agility. But each day I encounter clear signals that she's achieved senior citizen status: the onset of cataracts makes her timid around now-blurry strangers, and bathroom breaks are a frequent necessity (or so our carpet has Read more
If you're in a baking mood, or are considering edible gifts for your holiday gift giving, check out these Camera Cookie Cutters ($18) that will show off your love for cameras (and baked goods). Coming in a set of three that includes a SLR, a rangefinder, and a vintage twin reflex camera, there's something for everyone. And if your giftee isn't so into taking pics, no problem — everybody loves a Read more
We're thrilled to present this smartKiplinger story here on Savvy! I'm expecting my third child, and as I sat in the doctor's office this morning, I thumbed through pregnancy and parenting magazines. I got a good laugh (as an experienced mom and personal finance writer) at the nursery necessities, diaper bag must-haves and ultimate registry guide I found on the pages of those magazines. A $20 Read more
