You may have outgrown the daily chewable multivitamin tablet, but you never outgrow your need for vitamins. In fact, as you grow older, your body may need even more of some vitamins to help you stay healthy. Women over 50 face special challenges in getting enough of some essential nutrients because of the changes brought on by menopause. They also require some different … [Read more...] about Best Vitamins for Women Over 50
About Toddler Handwashing
Toddlers get their little hands into everything. It's part of how they learn about the world. In the process, their hands pick up lots of visible and invisible dirt. While it's not possible to keep your little one's hands spotless at all times. Chasing him around with a washcloth could make you both crazy. Proper and timely toddler handwashing helps cut down on both sticky … [Read more...] about About Toddler Handwashing
German Baby Girl Names
Many factors come into play when deciding what to name your baby. You may consider how the name sounds, how it looks on paper or what the name means. Some parents choose to honor a specific person by naming a child after her, while others want to choose a name that recognizes the family's nationality or cultural heritage. If you're looking for a baby girl name of Germanic … [Read more...] about German Baby Girl Names
Cornstarch for Baby Rash
Dealing with baby rashes may be one of the least fun parts of being a mom. That red, sore-looking bottom can seem like an indictment of bad parenting. It's easy to believe that your baby wouldn't have diaper rash if you'd remembered to change his diaper more often or used the right cream or ointment or powder to protect his delicate skin from irritation. Cornstarch is an old … [Read more...] about Cornstarch for Baby Rash
Weight Loss Meals for Kids
Counting calories is no fun, especially when you're doing it on behalf of your child. Before you decide that your child needs to lose weight, though, talk to his doctor. In most cases, say the experts at Baylor College of Medicine, the goal for an overweight child should be keeping his weight the same as he grows taller and more muscular. Whether your child needs to reduce his … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Meals for Kids