Male Kegels... Say What?

Finally, some expert advice for men on how to improve YOUR sexual relationship.

OK, when Mom•Logic friend Dr. Hilda Hutcherson stopped by and told us about male Kegels, we literally spit out our water. Women have been advised for years to do Kegel exercises, but who knew we needed to send our guys' Johnsons to the gym? Check out Dr. Hutcherson as she explains the benefits to you if your guy does his Kegels at least 50 times a day--yes, Dr. Hilda says FIFTY. (P.S. Kegel rhymes with bagel--thought you should know for when you're giving him these directions.)

Having a Cow...Literally

A revolutionary procedure that involves mixing human and animal embryos could lead to a breakthrough in stem cell research.

The phrase "I feel like a cow" could take on a whole new meaning if scientists in the U.K. have anything to do with it. According to the London Times, they've developed an embryo made up of human DNA and a cow's egg. While the resulting embryo, which is being called a "cybrid," is actually 99.9% human, and it was created for the purposes of stem cell research—not to be implanted into a woman.

Do you think developing human-animal embryos is a breakthrough or is this just plain wrong?

Secret to Being Smarter and Slimmer?

Jill Spivack digs into a new book on one of Mom's favorite words: sleep.

As a pediatric sleep specialist, I was really curious to read Sleep to be Sexy, Smart and Slim. This book covers a range of causes of sleep deprivation and addresses specific, easy to use strategies for how to make things better. It includes behavioral relaxation techniques, imagery, and non-addictive sleep medications. Sleep to Be Sexy, Smart and Slim also addresses such issues as weight gain and lack of sleep (a hot topic among researchers these days!), technology and its affect on our ability to wind down and relax at night, mothers and sleep deprivation, stress, depression, work schedules, illness, jet lag and more! This is an easy to navigate, well laid out, fun to read manual that will help anyone who is having difficulty getting some zzz's!

Jill Spivack is a psychotherapist, parenting expert and co-owner of "Sleepy Planet." She has two children.

What's in Your Family's Drinking Water?

The answer just might surprise you.

Okay, this is just gross. An Associated Press investigation has found that a vast array of pharmaceuticals—including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones—are in the drinking water of at least 41 million Americans, reports CNN. We called friend of Mom•Logic Dr. Gwenn for her take on the matter.

"To be honest, this story worries me," she admits. "It's alarming to me as a Mom and a pediatrician. I honestly can't see how small exposures of any drug over time are good for any living creature." Her advice to parents? "Bottled water seems to be the safest source of water at the moment, assuming it doesn't come from tapped sources," she says. Dr. Gwenn says we need not only better testing but a better filtration system to remove these drugs from our water supply. We'll drink to that.

Wait, What Were We Talking About?

Moms share their experiences of Momnesia.

When we ran our piece on Momnesia—the memory loss that comes along with motherhood—many of you could relate! Paulette said, "I thought I have been losing it more and more with each birth of my girls. Now I know I am not alone—it is also nice to give this forgetfulness a name."

Paula said, "I'm not alone!! (I'm writing this after just spending the last five minutes looking for my unfinished coffee) I'm glad there is a name for it because I have been going crazy since having my second child eight weeks ago." Kendall's Mom said, "I live in the county and I drove all the way in to town and forgot why I drove that far. I blame it on the lack of sleep!"

Have personal experience with Momnesia? Tell us about it in the Mom•Logic Community.

From Mom Insomnia to Sweet Dreams

In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week, we turned to Mom•Logic sleep expert, Jill Spivack, for advice.

1. Exercise when you can. Get some fresh air each day. Take the stroller to the mall or walk around the block with the older kids after dinner.

2. Schedule your bedtime. Keep to approximately the same bedtime every night and wake up about the same time each morning--set your alarm if your kids aren't reliable!

3. Create a good sleep environment. Set your thermostat to a comfortable temperature (68-70 degrees) and make sure your room is dark and quiet. Keep Reading...

Explaining Childhood Alzheimer's

Family battles rare disorder that affects 200 children worldwide.

Fox News reports that a 10-year-old boy from Salem, Oregon was recently diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Disease--otherwise known as "Childhood Alzheimer's." It's a rare disorder that damages internal organs, causes early onset dementia, and is inevitably fatal.

Never heard of it? Neither had we. Pediatrician and friend of Mom•Logic Dr. Gwenn says, "In Niemann-Pick Type C, the body can't break down cholesterol, so it ends up in places that it shouldn't--like the brain. With a buildup of cholesterol in the brain, the child will develop symptoms similar to Alzheimer's over time." How worried should Moms be? "This is so rare that most Moms shouldn't worry," Dr. Gwenn says. But if anyone else in your family has this condition or you belong to one of the high-risk groups, then she recommends seeking genetic counseling and testing. For more information on Niemann-Pick Disease, click here.

The Killer in Your Medicine Cabinet?

Pediatrician Gwenn O'Keefe offers tips on protecting kids from taking too much.

A recent news report in Oregon revealed that kids are purposely overdosing on Benadryl, using up to five times the recommended dosage to get high. And in a separate incident in Oklahoma, a college student died after overdosing on Tylenol while treating severe pain from a toothache.

In light of these alarming events, Mom•Logic asked pediatrician Dr. Gwenn O'Keefe to offer advice on how we can protect our kids from the dangers associated with over-the-counter medication.

Mom•Logic: What are the dangers associated with a Tylenol overdose?
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Is Eating Snow Dangerous?

Bacteria found in snow can infect plants, but does it harm children?

While our children may love sticking out their tongues to catch falling snowflakes, is it unsafe? According to the Associated Press, snow may carry pseudomonas syringae, a harmful bacteria that infects plants. (Ew!) But before you ban the winter pastime, pediatrician and friend of Mom•Logic Dr. Gwenn says it may not be as bad as it sounds. "Pseudomonas syringae shouldn't make humans sick, unless perhaps they have a problem with their immune systems," she says. "I wouldn't advise eating snow that looks dirty, but if a child wants to lick or eat fresh snow, I don't see any harm in eating small amounts. We've all done that and ended up just fine."

Bringing Down a Child's Fever ... Naturally

A Pediatrician's guide to drug-free fever reduction.

Pediatrician and friend of Mom•Logic Dr. Gwenn recommends a few home remedies to treat the fever without meds:

Stay calm: "A lot of parents see fever and get freaked out by it, but a fever is actually the body's way of fighting off infection," says Dr. Gwenn. Keep an eye on how your child is responding to the fever. But if it is getting close to 104 degrees and higher, treat it!

For more ways to bring down a fever naturally, Keep reading...

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