As parents, we don't want to make like the Grinch and steal all the Christmas cheer, but we don't want our children to get hurt during the holidays either. Unfortunately, holiday hazards can creep up where you least expect them. Here are four surprising holiday health hazards and how to protect your children from them:

“I’m the kind of person that can’t leave a pretty box with a bow untouched–I have to know what’s inside,” says Harriett Balkind, founder of Snoety.com. So when the baby boomer was given the chance to take a peak inside her own genetic make up, the opportunity was too irresistible to ignore. “Who wouldn’t want to know more about where they come from and what their risk of developing a certain disease is?” says Balkind. “Unlocking your personal DNA is the ultimate present to unwrap.”

Hydration is good for everyone’s health but certain tap water may not be the best choice for your family. Find out what’s coming out of your tap and how to choose a safer water supply.

Kegel exercises are one of the best ways to prep your body for labor and also help restore pelvic health after giving birth. Not sure how to do pelvic floor exercises? Here’s how to perfect the Kegel:

You may be aware of the Environmental Working Group (EWG)’s dirty dozen of produce that are the top offenders in terms of pesticides, but did you also know there is a dirty dozen in beauty and bath products.