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Economic Recession Takes Toll on Family Relationships,Researcher Says

Parents’ financial strain and accompanying depression hinder parent-child bond;children less likely to volunteer,help others

By Jesslyn Tenhouse

COLUMBIA,Mo. – A majority of Americans rate their current financial situation as poor or fair,and nearly half of Americans say they have encountered financial problems in the past year,according to the Pew . . . →Read More:Economic Recession Takes Toll on Family Relationships,Researcher Says

@LeadingLadyBras Supports Nursing and Full Figured Women

Full Figure,Sports and Nursing Bras from @LeadingLadyBras

 Leading Lady,a premiere nursing and full figure intimate apparel company dedicated to creating comfortably functional,remarkably affordable,stylish and easy-to-wear bras,camis and sleepwear recently contacted me to review the lines of nursing and yoga bras they offer.  I received no compensation and the opinions . . . →Read More:@LeadingLadyBras Supports Nursing and Full Figured Women

New Controversial Children’s Book Addresses “Diet”and Power of Words

Maggie and the Four-letter Word:What a Children’s Book Can Teach Us about Food and Fitness A new children’s book has ignited a firestorm centering on children and diets—and what the relationship between the two should (or shouldn’t) be. Dr. David Katz explains what a healthy relationship between food and fitness really looks like . . . →Read More:New Controversial Children’s Book Addresses “Diet”and Power of Words

Parenting is a Job Choose Wisely

Mail today? Brand E formula with “I am not a baby,I am a newborn on the side.”  Wish they hadn’t wasted their time sending this sh*t to me,I have functioning breasts and my baby isn’t a cow or lab rat so no formula here –no offense. Also hubby found the hospital . . . →Read More:Parenting is a Job Choose Wisely

Infertility Etiquette Tips for the Holiday Season

Having dealt with secondary infertility issues I can attest to how difficult it can be to handle holidays,especially when those around you are expecting.  Questions like “Do you plan on having more kids?”may seem innocent but honestly are quite invasive.  Here is a guest post on how to handle the holidays on . . . →Read More:Infertility Etiquette Tips for the Holiday Season

Protect Babies’and Toddlers’Eyes with Babiators

SAFE.DURABLE.AWESOME.

That’s the tagline for Babiators,a children’s sunglass company that I was recently contacted by to receive and review their product.  I set about asking my very active almost three year old what color he would like to test drive.  It took 5 minutes to get him to sit still but he chose . . . →Read More:Protect Babies’and Toddlers’Eyes with Babiators

Support Groups for Parents,Breastfeeding and Loss in Naperville IL

Although I am not a personal fan of Edward Hospital or the treatment my family and I have received there,they do offer some great Support Groups.

Edward Hospital offers several support groups for new moms and dads. This is a great way to get out of the house and meet other new parents,share . . . →Read More:Support Groups for Parents,Breastfeeding and Loss in Naperville IL

Cloth Diaper Smells Have Met Their Match:Roux Maison

Roux Maison Sport Detergent – Works on Something Even Tougher Than Sweat Smells

Roux Maison’s Sport Detergent is custom blended with 100% natural essential oils that are synthetic and preservative free.  The result is a deep natural clean that individuals can feel good about bringing into their home.

Roux Maison Sport Detergent 

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The Trick to Fewer Treats:Eight Ways for Cutting Back on the Candy This Halloween

The Trick to Fewer Treats:Eight Ways for Cutting Back on the Candy This Halloween

Hilton Head,SC (October 2011)—We’re well into October,which means that a gaggle of witches,ghosts,vampires,and more are about to descend on neighborhoods around the country. For kids,Halloween is a dream come true:the chance to dress . . . →Read More:The Trick to Fewer Treats:Eight Ways for Cutting Back on the Candy This Halloween

Children with Autism Benefit from Early,Intensive Therapy

Children with Autism Benefit from Early,Intensive Therapy  More intense treatment better improves social and communication skills

Story Contact: Emily Martin,Health Information Specialist, MartinEm@Missouri.edu,(573) 882-3346

 

COLUMBIA,Mo. (Oct. 4,2011) – A primary characteristic of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is impairments in social-communication skills. Children and adolescents with social-communication problems face difficulty understanding,interacting and relating with . . . →Read More:Children with Autism Benefit from Early,Intensive Therapy