Your responsibilities as a parent
January 31, 2010
As the parent of a newborn you should set up some parenting priorities that will last all through your little one’s childhood.
There are three key areas of parenting that I think all parents need to consider - health, safety, and emotional support. After that the issues you care about most of course will be based on […]
Should everyone vaccinate their kids?
January 30, 2010
In a previous post we looked at some polls surrounding the baby vaccine debate - should vaccines be needed by law.
WHAT I THINK:
I don’t think we should require vaccines by law. In my opinion that is opening a door we may not want opened.
whether something like vaccines becomes a forced legal issue it makes […]
Rainy day spring boots for new walkers
January 30, 2010
If your little one is on schedule to be tromping through puddles that spring thereupon you need an adorable pair of rain boots. One of the best places to score ultra sweet rain boots for your newly walking tot or toddler is at Piperlime. They even prepare it super easy to figure out your little […]
Want to donate breast milk?
January 30, 2010
Yesterday I brought up the fact that Haiti did not ask for and can’t use breast milk donations. What Haiti actually needs is cold hard cash - whatever money you can give is money they can use. However, all these breast milk shenanigans got me thinking about U.S. milk banks. The Human Milk Banking organization […]
Breast milk donations NOT needed in Haiti!
January 29, 2010
In an effort to quell the amount of breast milk coming into Haiti, spokesman for the American Red Cross, Eric Porterfield, says, don’t send any breast milk, “I’m 100 percent certain we didn’t ask for that.”
While everyone is certain that breastfeeding advocate groups along with well-meaning mamas are just trying to help the breast milk […]
Can your baby taste food in the womb?
January 28, 2010
One of my good friends LOVED potatoes except during her pregnancy. During those 10 months potatoes just rubbed her the wrong way and made her feel sick. Fast forward a few years and my pal’s daughter hates potatoes - she just won’t eat them. Is it a coincidence or possibly something more?
I just read a […]
Longer breastfeeding may supply good mental health
January 28, 2010
A recent study shows that the longer you breastfeed the better when it comes to your little one’s mental health. The Australia research notes that breastfeeding longer than six months may put your baby at a lower risk of developing mental health problems as a teen - when the researchers looked at children who were […]
What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
January 28, 2010
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is defined as a pattern of ongoing behavior that displays disobedient, hostile and defiant behavior towards persons in positions of authority.
This is a behavior that goes beyond the usual ‘acting out’ that most children will display from day to moment and show patterns of consistently obstinate behavior.
This may be the underlying cause whether a child’s behavior is seem to interfere with a child’s functioning in the community, at school or at home and…
Should childhood vaccines be needed by law?
January 28, 2010
A couple of years ago there was a poll in Parenting Magazine that asked readers, “Should childhood vaccines be called for by law?” About 2000 readers responded and 63% said yes while just 37% said no. There’s another poll, much like that one but posted about a year later, at Edutopia and in that poll the no […]
Adorable Valentine’s Day baby gifts
January 28, 2010
You’ve still got some date to round up a safe and adorable Valentine’s Day toy for your little one. Remember when it comes to your baby a useful baby item like a blanket, bib or sweet toy is better than sweet candy - oh so much safer and plus distant lasting! Following are some super […]