Kids, Kids, Kids
Cool New Anatomically Correct Tattoo
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008The world sure is changing, here is what is replacing the MOM tattoo of the past
Political Correctness Gone Too Far
Tuesday, July 1st, 2008A serious debate has heated up in the Swedish blogosphere on Monday after an eight-year-old boy’s failure to invite two classmates to his birthday party resulted in a complaint filed with parliament. Nearly 200 outraged comments had been posted on the website of the local southern Swedish daily Sydsvenskan on Monday, just days after the […]
Anyone up for a Game of _ _ _ _?
Monday, March 17th, 2008So who likes to play games? I do, I do!!! Seriously I am 40 years old but I love to play all sorts of games. I remember when I was young, a pre-teen, my favourite game was monopoly and something called ‘Movie Makers’. I was actually able to find that one on Ebay a few […]
How to Monitor Your Kids on the Web
Thursday, March 6th, 2008The Internet can be a dangerous place for children and teens, especially if parents do not effectively monitor the actions and behaviors of their children while online. This includes physically checking in on what your children are doing online by looking over their shoulder. It can also include using parental monitoring software.
Today, parental monitoring and […]
Trouble-Free Lactation
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Lactation often involves slumping and wiggling into a position where your baby can stay latched properly. However, this position most often is not comfortable for the mother. Thankfully, breastfeeding pillows can help your baby stay in a good position while being fed and also help keep the mom’s arms and back relaxed. These baby pillows are designed […]
ADHD News
Sunday, March 2nd, 2008Parents of children who are prescribed psychostimulants for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) might have one less thing to worry about now that a new study has concluded these kids are no more likely than their peers to abuse drugs and alcohol as young adults. The report, which was funded by the National Institutes of Health, […]
Crazy, Funny Pacifier
Sunday, February 10th, 2008This one is guaranteed to get some laughs and probably damage your childs psyche for the rest of their lives.
Lead Poisoning Info
Friday, January 4th, 2008Since exposure to even low amounts of lead among children can cause learning disabilities and behavioral problems, it’s important for parents to be aware of as much information as possible.
The Environmental Protection Agency offers these suggestions:
Have your child tested regularly by a pediatrician.
If your home was built before 1978, have it tested for lead paint.
Always […]
Teens and Drugs
Wednesday, December 12th, 2007This survey, done by the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, examined the behavior of eighth-, 10th- and 12th-graders nationwide. The study, in its 33rd year, found that overall drug use is falling, mainly due to a drop in the popularity of marijuana and methamphetamines. But it also found that teen use of other […]