Archive for the ‘Parenting’ Category


  

8 Herbs To Avoid When You’re Pregnant

Monday, December 1st, 2008

Some Herbal Remedies Can Be Harmful During Pregnancy
Herbal medicine has been practiced  for thousands of years around the world, and has almost attained mainstream popularity. Nearly one third of Americans have used herbal treatments or some other forms of alternative medicine.

However, if you’re pregnant, you must understand that a little bit of knowledge can [...]

Nutrition’s Role In Controlling Acne

Saturday, November 22nd, 2008

Acne Problems Make Teenagers’ Lives Miserable
When I was thirteen years old, I had what could be described as “acne problems.” That’s the understatement of the year! I was a “pizza face”, I looked like the surface of the moon.

felt insecure all the time about my appearance. I was practically afraid to leave the house.
Of [...]

Watching For Mental Health Problems in Your Adolescent

Wednesday, November 19th, 2008

Your Teen’s Mental Health Problems Can Be Hard To Recognize
Some parents do not realize that their teenagers can have huge mental health problems. This is mostly because adolescents do everything they can to appear normal thanks to pressure from peers and family alike.

parents don’t know how to separate their teenager’s normal growing pains from [...]

Do You Have Healthy Eating Habits?

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008

We all make mistakes when it comes time to eat the right things in the right ways. The biggest problem that most have is that they do not have the time to cook as they wish that they could, and they take the easy route by going through the drive-thru at some local fast food [...]

What Parents Should Know About Down Syndrome

Monday, November 10th, 2008

Now that the election is finally over, one of the topics that emerged from the contest was the fact that Sarah Palin’s youngest child was born with Down Syndrome.

the topic became political fodder for abortion debates, it heightened public awareness of Downs Syndrome and a child who has it. We thought this was a [...]

Developing Healthy Eating Patterns For Kids

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Times Have Changed
Developing patterns of healthy eating for kids is not easy, but it is doable! I know kids like all sorts of junk food more than what’s good for them,

but it’s worth trying to develop these healthy patterns when they’re young. Lifestyles have changed for children, and that’s not necessarily a good thing. They [...]

Start Your Family On A Healthy Eating Plan

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Start Eating Healthy Now!
I realize that children love McDonald’s and other fast-food restaurants. McDonald’s even markets to children.

do you think there are playrooms there? One of the reasons they introduced a line of nutritious items like their expanded salad line was so that moms could eat healthy while their children gobbled down Big Macs [...]

Dealing With Allergic Reactions

Monday, October 27th, 2008

My wife, as I have written before, has a bunch of allergies.

I’m allergic to some types of pet dander and pollen,she sees a specialist on a regular basis because her allergies are more complex and serious. Since she’s the expert in the family, she’s writing today’s post.
Be Vigilant
My daughter’s preschool teacher sent home a [...]

Start Feeding Your Infant Healthy Baby Food

Sunday, October 19th, 2008

You might as well start your new infant off on the right foot in life by feeding him or her with healthy baby food.

The first couple of years of your infan’s life are truly the formative years, so it’s important to see they get the best and healthiest nutrition possible.
Start With Mother’s [...]

Does Your Child Have Test Anxiety?

Saturday, October 11th, 2008

Sometimes children have learning problems that initially aren’t apparent to parents, but when they become so, they take time and professional help to properly diagnose and treat.

Whether it is ADD, dyslexia, or something else, it is a challenge for all involved. A child who has a high IQ but fails in school may [...]