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The Logic Behind Genderless Parenting
Ive read countless blog posts, articles, arguments and have thrown myself into several face-to-face and twitter discussions regarding the latest parenting controversy genderless parenting. When it first came up, I thought what the hell is that? And when I found out that its when parents decide not to put any emphasis on what gender their child is, like parents Kathy Witterick and David Stocker who are raising their third child genderless, I was confused.
How Fetal Exposure to Pesticides Can Lower Your Child’s IQ
A childs IQ can be affected by the amount of pesticides their mother is exposed to while pregnant. High amounts of exposure to certain pesticides while pregnant have been linked to lower IQs in school-aged children. The harmful pesticide is organophosphates. Its commonly found on berries, green beans, and other various fruits and vegetables. Outside of the grocery store, the pesticide is often used in homes and gardens.
Preventing Childhood Asthma
When you are going to have a baby, you want to give her the best possible start in life. Nearly 9 million children in the United States have asthma, which is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult. As of 2010, the best parents can do for their children are to manage symptoms to help prevent asthma attacks, but researchers are working on finding factors that can lead to preventing the disease.
Peanut Butter Allergies
Peanut butter allergies can cause serious health difficulties. Moms with children who have an allergy to peanuts must be diligent about monitoring what their children eat. Unfortunately, the number of parents who have to guard their children from peanuts are increasing. Peanut allergies in children tripled between the years 1997 and 2008, according to Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
5 Second Rule — Are Germs Good for Your Kid?
Its in a childs nature to be curious and explore the world. One of the easiest ways to learn and explore, of course, is to touch things in their environment and sometimes, dirty things. But, are you being overprotective when you rub anti-bacterial on your childs hands after every time he or she discovers a new object or picks up dropped food off the floor? Are your hyper-hygienic habits unnecessary, and possibly harmful to your kid? Are germs actually good for your kids? Research answers yes to all of the above!