What causes it, and how to fix it. A few months back, I spent the afternoon at the park with a dear friend and his nine-year-old twin boys. While Brad and I savored a day away from our computers and phones, his boys became more anxious as the afternoon progressed, punctuating our walk with choruses of “I’m bored!” Why did three hours of sunshine without ipads, phones, … [Read more...] about Does Your Child Suffer from Technology-Induced Anxiety?
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Child Seat Belt Laws for a Pickup Truck
Pickup trucks are making resurgence in the United States, with many women preferring the truck to the traditional station wagon or minivans as their vehicle of choice. While the utility of a truck is without question, it does raise safety concerns for how to transport children safely. In most states, the laws require children to ride in the back seat, securely fastened into … [Read more...] about Child Seat Belt Laws for a Pickup Truck
Pregnancy and Fertility Drugs
Fertility drugs can increase your odds of getting pregnant. Use of these oral or injectable medications may be beneficial when you have an ovulation disorder. However, MayoClinic.com and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or ACOG, both indicate that sometimes pregnancy and fertility drugs may require complementary therapies to yield success. Pregnancy … [Read more...] about Pregnancy and Fertility Drugs
Children & Hot Tubs
Although children are more commonly associated with romping around in a swimming pool, some, like adults, enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub. While these relaxation devices do not often come with an age limit attached, parents should exercise caution when allowing their children to use them. By carefully determining whether or not your child is ready to use a hot tub and … [Read more...] about Children & Hot Tubs
How Does Cigarette Smoke Affect Growth?
Smoking will stunt your growth. It's a warning that has passed from generations of parents to children. But does science support the claim? In fact, researchers have found that cigarette Smoke can affect growth throughout a person's life, sometimes in ways that may surprise you. But it should be no surprise that cigarette Smoke poses the greatest threat to the development of … [Read more...] about How Does Cigarette Smoke Affect Growth?