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Brain Food for Toddlers

While the food you feed you toddler is primarily intended to give him the get-up-and-go he requires to carry out his daily activities, the meals you select may also play a large part in his development. During this stage of growth, your child’s brain is maturing at a rapid rate. Because so much brain construction is underway, it is vital that you feed him a diet conducive to brain development. When picking his meals, consider the components required for proper brain development.

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Elton John Says Son is a “Blank Palette”

Elton John and husband David are L-O-V-E-ing daddyhood. Ever since son Zachary Jackson Levon was born via surrogate on Christmas Day 2010, things around the house have been all smiles and calm spirits. John, 62, called fatherhood “the most wonderful feeling” at a press conference for the new animated film “Gnomeo and Juliet” for which he composed the music.

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Types of Aggression in Children

Aggression in children can present problems for parents, caregivers, teachers and school administrators. Understanding the different types of aggression may help you to come up with a strategy for dealing with a child’s aggressive behavior. Aggression can be manifested in different ways ranging from teasing and bullying to the more horrific manifestations such as high school shootings. According to Henri Parens, a psychiatry professor at Jefferson Medical College, childhood aggression comes in four types.

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Brain Food for Kids

Mothers know that a healthy diet is vital for a healthy body. The vitamins and minerals found in fresh vegetables, fruit and milk build strong muscles and bones. What some mom might not realize, however, is that some foods feed the brain. These foods improve brain function, concentration and memory.