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Proven:Mom’s Love Good for Child’s Brain

Mom’s love good for child’s brain

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School-age children whose mothers nurtured them early in life have brains with a larger hippocampus,a key structure important to learning,memory and response to stress.  

The new research,by child psychiatrists and neuroscientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, . . . →Read More:Proven:Mom’s Love Good for Child’s Brain

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

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

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

Sounds to Help Kids Sleep:Majors for Minors Giveaway CDs

You could win this 3 CD Set,it’s simple.

1. Like us on Facebook

2. Leave a comment on our Facebook Page under the Giveaway Post

3. Tweet:@namamaste is Giving Away 3 Majors for Minors CDs to help infants sleep

We will post the winner on Oct 8th Saturday from random generation on . . . →Read More:Sounds to Help Kids Sleep:Majors for Minors Giveaway CDs

Back to School Fuel,Help Children Achieve with Eating Well

Summer is coming to an end and kids are about to get back into the swing of school. Now is the time to take a closer look at what kind of fuel they are starting each day with. The type and variety of foods that children eat can affect their academic and physical performance, . . . →Read More:Back to School Fuel,Help Children Achieve with Eating Well

In Our Own Backyard -5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness

5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness

Giant Steps to Host First Autism Awareness Run/Walk

The city may be sweltering now,but runners can rejoice at the fact that cool September weather is just around the corner. Enjoy the crisp air and stunning natural beauty of St. James Farm in Warrenville,Illinois at Giant Steps . . . →Read More:In Our Own Backyard -5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Questioned by FDA

Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Questioned by FDA

WASHINGTON (July 14,2011)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement yesterday based on a literature review on the safety and effectiveness of transvaginal placement of surgical mesh for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). These findings indicate that mesh used in transvaginal POP repair introduces risks not present . . . →Read More:Pelvic Organ Prolapse Treatment Questioned by FDA