Newborn
Posted March 10, 2010 - 06:51 by Rhonda Franz
Chores, Home Life, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
Gardening is a great activity for the family, and an ideal learning opportunity for children, but it can be a special challenge when working with the short attention spans and infinite needs of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Before digging in the dirt, make sure you—and your children—are ready for the great outdoors!
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Posted March 2, 2010 - 07:59 by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Chores, Shopping, Entertainment
Are your days at home with the kids feeling longer and longer? Are you getting less and less done? Take a look at these tips that will engage your kids and help you survive the day.
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Posted February 26, 2010 - 03:00 by Fred Lee
Health
In young babies, flat head syndrome may be linked to developmental issues.
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Posted February 15, 2010 - 04:00 by Fred Lee
Health, Nutrition, Diseases & Disorders
Some doctors believe that there is a "tipping point" in a babies life that may lead them down the path to obesity.
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Posted February 13, 2010 - 03:00 by Carrie Kirby
Breastfeeding
Should you donate breastmilk for hungry Haitian babies? Seems like a good idea, but turns out it's not. But now that you're thinking about it, maybe this is a good time to start pumping for other needy infants.
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Posted February 10, 2010 - 03:00 by Xin Lu
Health
Before my baby was born, our doctor informed us that newborns will be screened at birth for a variety of diseases. They do this by taking some blood from the baby's heel and running a variety of tests. A recent CNN article confirmed that the government keeps our babies' DNA acquired from these newborn screenings, and this raises many privacy issues.
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Posted February 8, 2010 - 03:00 by Sonja Stewart
Education, Pre School, Wellness, K-8, Allergies, High School, Higher Education, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular
If you think that rescuing your child is protecting them from the harsh realities of life, you may just be delaying the inevitable. Here's how to put your parenting back into perspective.
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Posted February 5, 2010 - 20:00 by Fred Lee
Safety, Health, Diseases & Disorders
Low levels of serotonin may be a factor in the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Posted February 4, 2010 - 10:39 by Fred Lee
Health, Vaccines, Diseases & Disorders
Recent evidence further discredits the doctor who linked childhood vaccinations to autism.
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Posted February 2, 2010 - 09:37 by Rhonda Franz
Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Health, Pregnancy, Birth, Vaccines, New Parents, Adoption, Breastfeeding, Healthcare
The World Wide Web has some fantastic resources for pregnant women. These sites have some of the best pregnancy tools and resources available.
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Posted February 1, 2010 - 09:40 by Fred Lee
Birth, New Parents, Breastfeeding
Certain antidepressant medications might hinder a mother's effort to breast feed her baby.
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Posted January 29, 2010 - 15:50 by Fred Lee
Health, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders
The chlorine in swimming pools poses a risk to the developing lungs of young children.
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Posted January 27, 2010 - 12:00 by Fred Lee
Health, Breastfeeding, Nutrition
In addition to the numerous benefits that come with breastfeeding, doctors are gaining a better understanding of how it may help prevent obesity, as well.
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Posted January 26, 2010 - 12:00 by Fred Lee
Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding, Nutrition
The addition of an essential fatty-acid (DHA) to infant formula seems to have enhanced the learning abilities of newborns.
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Posted January 22, 2010 - 10:12 by Xin Lu
Home Life
I was born in China where sharing a bed with a baby is fairly common, so I was surprised when I read the recommendation from the hospital that babies should not sleep with adults.
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Posted January 21, 2010 - 09:00 by Lori Kerrigan
Adoption
The finalization of an adoption is an exciting day for a family built through adoption! When deciding how to celebrate this special day, finding decorations, themes and invitations designed for this event can be frustrating. Check out these creative, special and fun ways to celebrate your family’s special day!!
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Posted January 20, 2010 - 09:00 by Lela Davidson
Pregnancy, Birth
C-section rates worldwide are up, way up. The procedure may seem safe, and even preferable, but it's not without risk.
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Posted January 15, 2010 - 14:54 by Rhonda Franz
Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders
Other than sunshine, the most common vitamin D source is usually considered to be cow’s milk. But as goes the good stuff, so goes the bad. Cow’s milk contains saturated fat and cholesterol, ingredients both linked to heart disease.
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Posted January 13, 2010 - 12:59 by Fred Lee
Health, Nutrition
If you're expecting a child, adequate amounts of choline, found in bacon and eggs, might be beneficial to health and development of your baby.
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Posted January 2, 2010 - 06:15 by Lela Davidson
Vaccines
When the chicken pox vaccine became mandatory, I thought that was overkill. Turns out there may be no end to the product drugmakers see as their "critical path to growth."
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