Kaitlin Ahern

3 weeks ago | whattoexpect.com | Kaitlin Ahern |Caroline Picard

Just so you know, What to Expect may earn commissions from the links included on this page. All sales and prices are accurate at the time of publishing. The first time I heard about push presents for dads, I was very pregnant with my first baby — we're talking raging heartburn, can't-get-comfortable, ready-to-be-done pregnant — and I think I might have snorted in response.

1 month ago | babycenter.com | Kaitlin Ahern

We don't have scientific proof that pets sense their owners' pregnancies, but plenty of experts – and pet people themselves – have noticed examples of it. "My cat basically ignores me all the time. But with all four of the pregnancies I've had her with, she becomes obsessed with me," says BabyCenter Community member Wife&Mama21. "Sleeps with me every night, wakes me up meowing in the morning, and sits on my lap or just stares at me all day.

1 month ago | whattoexpect.com | Kaitlin Ahern

At my son's recent well-child visit, our pediatrician said three little words that made me breathe a sigh of relief: "No shots today." No shots meant no tears and likely an easier dropoff at day care after our appointment. After two and a half years of vaccines at nearly every checkup, it was a welcome break from the needles. Still, I double-checked with the nurse.

2 months ago | babycenter.com | Kaitlin Ahern

Key takeaways Lighthouse parenting is an authoritative style where parents act as loving guides but also encourage independent problem-solving. Research indicates that this type of parenting leads to positive outcomes, like higher self-esteem and better school performance. Being a lighthouse parent means accepting your kids' mistakes – and your own – and learning from them. Recently, my husband sent me an article singing the praises of something called lighthouse parenting.

2 months ago | livestrong.com | Kaitlin Ahern

You probably don't associate your ears with odor. Unlike your armpits, they're not typically the first thing you think to scrub in the shower, and it's not like there's ear deodorant for sale (not ‌yet‌ anyway). But the truth is, your ears aren't as stink-free as you might think. Some of us have smelly ear wax, for one, and it's possible to get a bad smell behind your ears. Add piercings into the mix, and, yep, that rotten cheese smell is coming from your ears. ‌Eww‌.