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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

Help Save Baby Kate,Get Swabbed

10-MONTH-OLD KATE BOGGEN WILL DIE WITHOUT A BONE MARROW MATCH!

HELP SAVE KATE AND OTHER PATIENTS IN NEED!!

Register with DKMS at www.GetSwabbed.org

(New York,NY) – After struggling for years to get pregnant,Alex and Lindsey Boggan were finally blessed with a beautiful baby girl. They named their little miracle . . . →Read More:Help Save Baby Kate,Get Swabbed

Keeping kids active and healthy in hot weather

(Chattanooga)—It’s summertime and the sweating comes easy for children.  Whether they are enjoying a pickup game of basketball or competing at a sports camp,how does a parent know the appropriate amount of liquid refreshment to offer? Part of the mystery lies in whether the child’s body produces a lot of salt while engaged . . . →Read More:Keeping kids active and healthy in hot weather

Febrile Seizures:The Start Of Our Journey

Around July 4th of 2010 my youngest son,then slightly over a year old,was running a very low fever of about 99.0.  I mentioned to my husband that we should get some child’s fever reducer just in case.  My son signed that he wanted to drive the car with daddy.  So two of . . . →Read More:Febrile Seizures:The Start Of Our Journey