Health

Boost Mathematics Skills with Electric Shock Treatments

June 17, 2013
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You know, back when I was homeschooling I occasionally threatened a child that I was getting a cattle prod if they didn’t hurry and get their math done. According to psychologists at Oxford University, I might have been doing my offspring a favor. Researchers found that students tended to score better on math after five days of [...]

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Sucking Your Child’s Pacifier Reduces Chance of Allergies

June 17, 2013
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Those of us who try to be health conscious know all about the importance of gut health. That’s where a wide range of diseases are fought off. I admit, I hadn’t thought much about a baby’s gut health until I read about a small study of 184 Swedish babies. It showed that parents who sometimes [...]

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Link Round-up: Fruity Desserts, Lipstick, Workout Motivation, and More

June 12, 2013
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Today’s link round-up features fruity desserts, lipstick shades, workout motivation, and more. Foodie with Family made whipped fruit ice pops with a to-die-for texture. I Should Be Mopping the Floor shared a strawberry lemonade poke cake that’s summery and delicious.

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New World Record Twins Born 87 Days Apart

June 10, 2013
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Twins always have such interesting stories. One set, Amy and Katie Elliot have a record breaking story. They were born 87 days apart! When I read that, I wanted to know more. Katie and Amy live in Waterford, Ireland with their parents, father Chris Elliot, mom Maria Jones-Elliot and sister Olivia and brother Jack. The [...]

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An Honest Review of The Honest Company

June 7, 2013
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By now, you’ve probably heard that celebrity supermom Jessica Alba is part owner/founder of The Honest Company. A company that sells a line of products void of harsh chemicals. A company that focuses on families. The Honest Company carries everything from dishwasher pods and laundry detergent to sunscreen and diapers. What’s even better? You can [...]

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Babies Spitting Up: Why It Happens

June 3, 2013
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My first child didn’t really spit up much. She was tiny and cute as a button and an easy first child. When her brother came along, he weighed over two pounds more than she did at birth, and he liked to eat. I had to dress him in size 6 months to fit his neck. [...]

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Is It ADHD or Lack of Sleep?

May 31, 2013
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After struggling through elementary and middle school, my son was diagnosed with ADHD as a young teen. He wasn’t one of those hyper kids that got into trouble for major things. The doctor explained to me that his brain was hyper active. If he dropped a pencil on the floor, he would get lost in [...]

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Music Therapy Helps Preemies

May 30, 2013
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The other night I sat with a group of parents and families listening to the kids play songs on a variety of instruments, from violins to wind instruments. I was holding my girlfriend’s 5 month old son on my lap since she had four other children performing. As the time passed, he dropped off to [...]

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Keep on Living – Life after a Child’s Suicide: Part Three

May 22, 2013
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In this, the final part of this series, Lisa discusses grief and moving on with life. If you haven’t read parts one and two be sure to do so before continuing with part three.

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