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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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81. The Balancing Act
[MOMS]
"The average office worker receives more than 200 messages a day via snail mail, email, express mail, cell phone, landline, wireless Web, bicycle messenger, singing telegram, you name it. Taking in information these days is like trying to drink from a fire hose." --Dr. Martha Beck Did you know that one Sunday edition of The New York Times contains more information than all the written documents in the world during the 15th... Read More
"The average office worker receives more than 200 messages a day via snail mail, email, express mail, cell phone, landline, wireless Web, bicycle messenger, singing telegram, you name it. Taking in information these days is like trying to drink from a fire hose." --Dr. Martha Beck Did you know that one Sunday edition of The New York Times contains more information than all the written documents in the world during the 15th... Read More
82. Forget Me Not: Ways to Always Remember Kids in Cars
[MOMS]
How many times have you forgotten something in your car? Probably too many to count. While most people can't imagine forgetting a child in the car, it happens, especially with the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Sadly, the outcome is usually deadly. Between 1998 and 2010, an estimated 496 children succumbed to hypothermia deaths after being left in hot cars. In 2010 alone, 49 children died in senseless tragedies. At least 51... Read More
How many times have you forgotten something in your car? Probably too many to count. While most people can't imagine forgetting a child in the car, it happens, especially with the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Sadly, the outcome is usually deadly. Between 1998 and 2010, an estimated 496 children succumbed to hypothermia deaths after being left in hot cars. In 2010 alone, 49 children died in senseless tragedies. At least 51... Read More
83. Are Bubble Baths Bad for Your Kids?
[MOMS]
Tiny bubbles in the bath make you feel happy, make you feel fine. Or do they? There's long been a debate over whether or not bubble baths are really good for children, especially when it comes to girls. While some health experts believe that bubble baths can be linked to health issues such as urinary tract infections, others think that bubble baths are nothing more than good fun. {relatedarticles}According to a report released by the... Read More
Tiny bubbles in the bath make you feel happy, make you feel fine. Or do they? There's long been a debate over whether or not bubble baths are really good for children, especially when it comes to girls. While some health experts believe that bubble baths can be linked to health issues such as urinary tract infections, others think that bubble baths are nothing more than good fun. {relatedarticles}According to a report released by the... Read More
84. Are You and Your Baby Bonding?
[MOMS]
Parents and their children establish their relationship and love in a variety of ways, and one of the first ways to begin that process is bonding with baby. Bonding establishes trust between parent and child, and it prepares the child for learning what the world is all about. Starting the process may begin while the child is in utero, although that doesn't mean adoptive parents are at a disadvantage. After the 18 th week of... Read More
Parents and their children establish their relationship and love in a variety of ways, and one of the first ways to begin that process is bonding with baby. Bonding establishes trust between parent and child, and it prepares the child for learning what the world is all about. Starting the process may begin while the child is in utero, although that doesn't mean adoptive parents are at a disadvantage. After the 18 th week of... Read More
85. Preventing Poison Accidents
[MOMS]
We've all seen the dreaded skull and crossbones. It's the symbol for danger ahead. We're talking about the risks of poisoning. For parents, especially those with small children, it's a very real threat. Take a close look around your house, and you'll find risks just about everywhere you look. There are precautions you can take to ensure that you'll never have to place that dreaded call to the national poison hotline. In the event that... Read More
We've all seen the dreaded skull and crossbones. It's the symbol for danger ahead. We're talking about the risks of poisoning. For parents, especially those with small children, it's a very real threat. Take a close look around your house, and you'll find risks just about everywhere you look. There are precautions you can take to ensure that you'll never have to place that dreaded call to the national poison hotline. In the event that... Read More
86. Get Schooled on Common Kid Infections
[MOMS]
Kids may have trouble keeping up with possessions like coats, sporting equipment and homework, but one thing they tend to find without fail at school is germs. There are several common infections - and even parasites - that your kids can pick up as a result of being in close quarters with their classmates. Many are annoying, gross and inconvenient, but some can be life-threatening. Educate yourself on the germs your kid is up against... Read More
Kids may have trouble keeping up with possessions like coats, sporting equipment and homework, but one thing they tend to find without fail at school is germs. There are several common infections - and even parasites - that your kids can pick up as a result of being in close quarters with their classmates. Many are annoying, gross and inconvenient, but some can be life-threatening. Educate yourself on the germs your kid is up against... Read More
87. Why Do We Celebrate Grandparents Day?
[MOMS]
Grandparents Day began with the idea of honoring the elderly and championing the cause of the lonely in nursing and retirement homes. Marian McQuade, a housewife from West Virginia, brainstormed the idea, which was later to become a nationally recognized holiday, thanks to Jimmy Carter in 1978. Now the holiday is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, in September one of the first holidays of the school year that greatly affects... Read More
Grandparents Day began with the idea of honoring the elderly and championing the cause of the lonely in nursing and retirement homes. Marian McQuade, a housewife from West Virginia, brainstormed the idea, which was later to become a nationally recognized holiday, thanks to Jimmy Carter in 1978. Now the holiday is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day, in September one of the first holidays of the school year that greatly affects... Read More
88. The Tests Every Expecting Mom Needs
[MOMS]
So after taking that one crucial test to see if you're actually pregnant, you may be wondering what else lies in store during the many prenatal visits you'll make in the course of nine months. If it's your first time around, all those pokes and prods may seem unnecessary, but there are a few tests that doctors conduct to help ensure your health and that of your baby's. Some of them are indispensable, while some are optional. You may... Read More
So after taking that one crucial test to see if you're actually pregnant, you may be wondering what else lies in store during the many prenatal visits you'll make in the course of nine months. If it's your first time around, all those pokes and prods may seem unnecessary, but there are a few tests that doctors conduct to help ensure your health and that of your baby's. Some of them are indispensable, while some are optional. You may... Read More
89. The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
[MOMS]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 500 people a year - including about 30 kids - die of carbon monoxide poisoning, and even more are sickened. This odorless, colorless gas is given off when gas, oil, kerosene or wood are burned, and it's the most common poison in our environment. Many people think of winter when they think of carbon monoxide - natural gas heating systems may malfunction, fireplaces may... Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that about 500 people a year - including about 30 kids - die of carbon monoxide poisoning, and even more are sickened. This odorless, colorless gas is given off when gas, oil, kerosene or wood are burned, and it's the most common poison in our environment. Many people think of winter when they think of carbon monoxide - natural gas heating systems may malfunction, fireplaces may... Read More
90. Made In the Shade: Invest In Kiddie Sunglasses
[MOMS]
There's nothing cuter or cooler than seeing a toddler donning a pair of sunglasses. What many parents don't consider is the health benefits behind those Foster Grants. Kiddie sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement -- they're a necessity in protecting your child's eyes. The right pair of sunglasses can actually block 100 percent of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun. {relatedarticles}This is important since UV rays can... Read More
There's nothing cuter or cooler than seeing a toddler donning a pair of sunglasses. What many parents don't consider is the health benefits behind those Foster Grants. Kiddie sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement -- they're a necessity in protecting your child's eyes. The right pair of sunglasses can actually block 100 percent of the ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun. {relatedarticles}This is important since UV rays can... Read More
