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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

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

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

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

I Tried,But I Hate Cloth Diapers for My Toddler

I contemplated taking photos of the graphic mess that was our cloth diapering experience yesterday with my 2 year old son but decided against it. This poop photography was prompted by the fact I have talked to so many cloth diaper parents who say “It isn’t bad”“isn’t too messy”that I am starting . . . →Read More:I Tried,But I Hate Cloth Diapers for My Toddler

Should You Question Toothpaste Safety for Your Child

My family and I for the last ten years have been using Fluoride Free toothpastes since we put a great deal of effort into healthy living and avoiding unnecessary chemicals in our lives already. It started when my first son was born and we looked to get training paste – all of which is fluoride . . . →Read More:Should You Question Toothpaste Safety for Your Child

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