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Autism prevalence is at 5 percent or higher in many New Jersey communities

In some New Jersey communities, up to 8 percent of children have autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—more than triple the national average, according to a Rutgers study. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the study appears in the journal Autism Research. Researchers analyzed data from the Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network—a group […]

Pet Care

Top 5 Reasons to Foster an Animal in Need

This week, we celebrated the first-ever ASPCA National Animal Foster Appreciation Week—an entire week dedicated to celebrating our incredible foster caregivers. These compassionate people help so many animals along their journeys toward loving homes, and they deserve the biggest THANK YOU! Being a foster caregiver is so rewarding, and we hope that in honor of […]

Pet Care

5 Easy Ways You Can Get Involved at Home

We know that during the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of us are struggling. And while we may not have all the answers, we know one thing—that we’re always stronger together. Animals across the country still need friends like you and taking meaningful action for animals is easier than you may think! In fact, here are five […]

Kids Health

5 Reasons Good Cop/Bad Cop Parenting Doesn't Work

In your house, is one parent the disciplinarian while the other is the cheerleader? It’s important for parents to look at their own recurring habits in how they are making joint decisions, dealing with conflict, and relaying all that to their kids; are they presenting a united front? It benefits the whole family for both […]

Kids Health

Kim Zolciak Defends Letting Her Daughter Kaia, 5, Wear Makeup

Kim Zolciak doesn’t see any problem with letting her and Kroy Biermann’s 5-year-old daughter, Kaia, wear makeup. “Picture of the screen,” the Real Housewives of Atlanta alum, 41, captioned a Monday, September 23, Instagram photo of her youngest daughter wearing mascara and lipstick. “Where does the time go? @kaiabiermann how are you 5 already? #DontBeTardy.” […]

Kids Health

5 Weaning Side Effects You Didn't Expect

There’s a multitude of reasons why you might start to wean when you do. But, whether your process is abrupt or gradual, baby-led or mother-led, you’re bound to notice a few changes, emotionally and physically, that come as a result of your stopping breastfeeding. To give you a better idea of what to expect, how […]

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5 Signs of Labor That Are Not False Alarms

When you’re nearing the end of your pregnancy, every twinge, cramp, and hiccup can make you think you're about to go into labor. And with so much misinformation about the signs of labor just a Google search away, it’s easy to get confused about what you're experiencing and go into a panic. “I counsel women all the time about labor, […]