Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ.

Actress and healthy living author is sourcing stories from other mothers for her new book "The Kind Mama."

Alicia Richman donated more than 11,000 ounces of breast milk between June 2011 and March 2012.

Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, is reportedly being swamped with gifts from all around the world — including companies looking to score the benefit

Make sure your new baby's room is safe and healthy for the whole family with these quick and easy tips.

MNN's family blogger takes a trip down memory lane, recalling life with a new baby before and after babywearing.

Silverstone hopes to connect vegan moms who have extra breastmilk to share with others in need.

She was expecting a nasty comment for breastfeeding her baby in public. What she got was a free dinner.

Have you ever tasted jarred baby food? It isn’t that good. So why feed it to your little one?

New study finds most of the breast milk sold on the Internet is contaminated with bacteria.

Mommy blogger's confession sparks controversy over the necessity of the daily baby bath.

The new "Improved Formula' baby shampoo will no longer contain quaternium-15 and other potential carcinogens.

Water immersion may be OK for labor, but not for delivery, says panel of pediatricians and OBGYNS.

Once you try this recipe for homemade baby wipes you'll never go back to store-bought again.

Do you know what's in your beauty products? Check out this infographic to learn which products are safe for you and your baby.

If you are pregnant and love living green, a new TV documentary series might just make you a star.

Kickoff National Breastfeeding Month with these facts that dispel the most common myths about breastfeeding.

Misinformation and 'vaccine fears' are causing parents to forgo a safe solution to a dangerous newborn vitamin deficiency.

Researchers find that breastfed children were exposed to more food flavors and were therefore more likely to be healthier eaters than their non-breastfed peers.

Hampton Creek does two things, vegan mayonnaise and cookie dough, and it does them well.

New study reveals that as many as 10 percent of samples were diluted with cow's milk.

A photographer, a body painter, and a pregnant woman team up to show what it looks like inside the womb.

This isn't your mother's hospital suitcase. Here's what you really need for the big day.

Baby on the way? We've got you covered with lots of names inspired by the season.

There are some things you can do to ease the adjustment your older kids experience from having a new sibling, including involving them in the baby's arrival.

Nursing mom becomes breastfeeding hero by pumping during a half marathon.

Is the idea behind Swipe & Feed smartphone/baby bottle combo genius or ridiculous?

Parents may be teaching babies to use food as a comfort, which leads to obesity later in life, studies show. But as a parent, I'm not buying it.

There are a number of things you can do that will not only boost your fertility but also help ensure that you're in tip-top condition.

Secondhand items are great for your baby and the planet, but only if they're safe.

Community-focused eco-renovation firm Green Canopy Homes teams up with GMAC Mortgage to breathe new, green life into neglected, bank-owned properties across Sea

Although essentially a giant advert for Kohler, a two-parter from SpacesTV's 'Built Green' series provides a look at a water-conserving bathroom renovation.

Tour just a couple of the super-efficient gut renovation projects that have helped transform Brooklyn into a hotbed of passive house building activity.

Eco-architect-turned-full-time vintage aluminum trailer renovator Matthew Hofmann reveals an Airstream hotel in beautiful downtown Santa Barbara.

In the biggest city in America's smallest state, comes a micro-apartment complex that aims to revive a struggling 19th-century indoor shopping center.

Squeeze on in for a tour of the COMET, a 1960s Avalon camper transformed into a solar-powered mobile abode by Mariah Coz.

A Barcelona design duo work impressive DIY restoration magic on a long-abandoned comital residence-turned-storehouse-turned-apartment.

Follow architecture grad Hank Butitta as he traverses the country in one heck of a Craigslist find: A $3,000 school bus transformed into a mobile tiny home.

Visit Steve Sauer's Seattle apartment, a 182-square-foot storage unit transformed into a cozy dwelling.

Max, in exchange for a bit of household help, resides part-time on his elderly mother's rural property in a converted school bus.

After exhausting other price-sensible real estate options, a watercraft-loving Portland family settles on a 43-foot boat found on Craigslist for $14,000.

Despite local opposition, Mitt Romney is given the green light to raze his existing beachfront home in La Jolla, Calif. and replace it with a ginormous mansion.

In Beijing, a city lousy with haunted spots, one historic mansion in need of some TLC just can't seem to catch a break due to its ghostly reputation.

Naturally, the man responsible for the geodesic dome also lived in one. Now, Bucky's landmark 1960 structure will be restored and opened as a museum.

A design firm best known for its repurposed cardboard creations tries its hand at small-scale adaptive reuse with absolutely gorgeous results.

Explaining this his car 'doesn't need its own little home,' a homeowner converts his garage into a cottage and rents out his main house.

The flower flower motif-stamped Los Angeles masterpiece is set to reopen as a museum following renovations.

The Kennedy Space Center hideaway sustained significant damage from Hurricane Matthew.

The 17th century New Jersey abode comes with a gazebo, 4-car garage and a couple named Harry and Doris.

Photographer Blake Burton chronicles the extensive work of restoring a historic Sears, Roebuck & Co. building.