alcohol

Children's Diseases & Illnesses

Is drinking OK for baby?

A British study suggests that light drinking while pregnant doesn't harm child development.

Mom & Dad

My kids are driving me to drink

Parenting is a seriously stressful occupation that can push moms to their limits on a daily basis. Some learn to handle the stress...

Teen Behavior

How to keep teens safe on New Year's Eve

According to a survey conducted by Liberty Mutual and Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD), 49 percent of teens view New...

Tweens, Teens & College

Teen girls and binge drinking: A dangerous mix

We’ve all had the discussions with our teens about underage drinking, yet alcohol is readily available to teens. For many teen...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make a basil mint mojito

Need a summer pick-me-up? Try this simple basil and mint mojito recipe. This drink is a sure way to cool down those hot days by the...

Tweens, Teens & College

Do as I say, not as I do

The day will come when your child will ask you, “Did you ever do drugs?” or “Did you get drunk in high school?” Will your response...

Food & Kitchen How-tos

How to make a pink grapefruit mojito

In need of a mouth-watering getaway? Dive into this pink grapefruit mojito that will set your taste buds sailing off into the sunset.

Wellness

Raise a glass: Alcohol may improve bone health

A recent study reveals that moderate alcohol, as part of a healthy lifestyle, may help slow bone loss. This is good news for older...

Parenting How-to

How to talk to your kids about drugs and alcohol

Though it can be difficult to discuss drug and alcohol use with your kids, it's essential to talk with your children early and...

Child Development & Health

How to talk to your kids about substance abuse

Your kids may not have grown up with Whitney Houston's music, but they know who she is following news of her tragic death. You can't...

Parenting

How to deal: Teenage drinking

Most adults will admit to having their first drink before age 21 and many kids these days experiment with alcohol in their early...

Entertainment

Hanson launching MMMHop beer brand

Before the Jonas Brothers, there was Hanson! The brothers who founded the '90s boy band are all grown-up and breaking into the beer...

Food & Recipes

Four Loko label gets a makeover

Four Loko cans are getting a makeover, although this sort of makeover is about complying with the demands of the Federal Trade...

Conditions

Alcohol and your heart: What you should know

Over the past several years we’ve heard a lot about the heart-healthy benefits of alcohol, but that doesn’t mean a green light when...

Family Recipes

Tonight's Dinner: Salmon Cassis

Crème de cassis may sound like the perfect after dinner drink, but add it to some soy sauce and it turns salmon into a delightfully...

Baby & Toddler

SIDS deaths peak on New Year’s Day

Researchers have discovered that Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) deaths increase 33% on New Year’s Day. Find out the cause of...

Teen Behavior

Teens and alcohol

Underage drinking is against the law and can lead to dangerous behavior and tragedy. Yet many parents are not only aware that their...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Are you sending mixed messages about alcohol?

Not one parent among us is perfect. We all have quirks and downfalls -- and areas in which we are tying to communicate expected...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Getting help with alcohol issues

You can do it, all right. You can lead by example, have a healthy relationship with alcohol, be firm about boundaries and safety,...

Wine & Drink Recipes

Starbucks to offer beer and wine at select stores

Starbucks announced plans to offer a beer and wine menu at select shops in honor of their 40th anniversary. Will you head to...

Monday Mom Challenge

Monday Mom challenge: Check your relationship with alcohol

Motherhood is a stressful job. More than one mom has joked, “Now I know why mothers drink!” But is it really a joke? Alcohol use...