Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Stress can affect baby’s development

Stress can affect baby’s development: "Researchers have linked stress experienced by pregnant women to higher incidences of mental and behavioural problems in their children. The research, presented recently at a Royal college of psychiatrists conference in London, suggests high levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, in amniotic fluid in the womb could affect the development of the brains of foetuses, affecting their future social skills, language ability and memory. " ... (Click on title link above to read entire infant stress article.) ...

Scholarships are Excellent Source of Financial Aid

Scholarships are Excellent Source of Financial Aid: "Whether you will be taking out student loans, applying for scholarships or grants, or praying for some sort of work study program to come along there are a few things you need to know about financial aid at the college level.

First of all, financial aid can be a tricky beast. For this reason it is best to apply early and keep records of everything you send to the financial aid office. The information age has made things easier on one level and yet has eliminated the personal factor on other levels. However, if you own a personal computer you will find that Internet is an excellent source for financial aid and scholarship information. " ... (Click on title link above to read entire financial aid for college article.) ...

Poisonings In Children - Which Household Products Are Hazardous?

Poisonings In Children - Which Household Products Are Hazardous?: "As parents, we do our best to keep our children healthy and safe. We buckle up their seatbelts, tell them to wash their hands before dinner, and to eat their fruits and vegetables. Yet, childhood poisonings occur every day across the globe. According to Safe Kids Worldwide, one hundred children ages fourteen and under died in 2002 because of accidental poisonings. Fifty-seven percent of these deaths occurred in children ages four and under. Safe Kids Worldwide also reports that in 2003, 89,330 children ages fourteen and under had to visit a hospital emergency room for accidental poisonings. Eighty percent were children ages four and under." ... (Click on title link above to read entire child poisoning article.) ...

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Discover How Cloth Diapers Can Actually Protect Your Babys Skin... Unlike Disposable Diapers!

Discover How Cloth Diapers Can Actually Protect Your Babys Skin... Unlike Disposable Diapers!: "Naturally, you want the very best for your child, and with the countless baby products flooding the market, this means you can pick and choose to your satisfaction. Moreover, many options are available to the parent of today, and it is upto you to make up your mind about what’s best for your child.

Is breast feeding better than the bottle, what brand of baby food is more healthy, or, oh dear, shouldn’t the nursery be painted a mild and soothing green instead of all this pink? Should you opt for cloth diapers or disposable diapers? What type should I go for, all in one cloth diapers or cloth diapers prefold ! aaaaaaaarrrrgggghhh Help!" ... (Click on title link above to read entire Cloth Diaper article) ...

Creating Happy, Healthy Teens

Creating Happy, Healthy Teens: "There is research that shows that the best outcomes result when parents provide a good balance between guidelines and expectations for their children’s behavior and a positive, supportive relationship.

Parents are not meant to be their children’s best friends but in order to raise happy, healthy teens, it is imperative to have a reasonably close relationship, at least as close as your teen will allow." ... (Click on title link above to read entire teen parenting article) ...