Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The koala is a furry, tree-clinging marsupial that thrives on a herbivorous diet. A native of Australia, the koala is not a bear although it’s often referred to as the ‘koala bear’. Cuddly, with claws as sharp as a cat’s, the koalas are cute and fascinating. Find out more about
Month: July 2019
Photo: iStockphoto “Did you notice his extra finger?” The off-hand comment by my midwife as I snuggled and cooed over my minutes-old baby proved I was apparently not a “count all ten fingers and toes” kind of parent. I peeled back my son’s hospital blanket and pulled out his wrinkly left hand to reveal a
Aging research indicates that better healthspan–the quality of life as we age–may be more important than lifespan. In a report published today in Nature Communications, a surprising new genetic discovery by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh suggests that there may be molecular switches that control
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The Aztecs were the founders of a Mesoamerican civilization called the Aztec empire, which covered parts of modern Mexico. It was an indomitable empire in North America that flourished for over two centuries, before the Spanish brought it down. During their time, the Aztecs developed a rich and influential culture
Some of the findings in cognitive neuroscience and psychology do not seem to replicate from one study to the next. Could this also be true for commonly used brain response studies? It turns out to depend on what is being studied, found a recent study. Researchers from four countries (Finland, Hungary, Germany, and France) measured
4 Reasons Why Calcium Supplements During Pregnancy Should Be On Your List » Daily Mom This is a sponsored post written on behalf of Viactiv Calcium Soft Chews for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% ours. The day you see those two little lines or the words “pregnant” pop up on a pregnancy test ,
Photo: iStockphoto When I was five years old, I asked my mother which child was her favourite: me or my sister? She pondered the question for a moment, then smiled and said, “You are, dear.” I must have looked stunned because she explained. “I love your sister too, of course, but I prefer the company
Photo: iStockphoto Of all the food allergies, peanut has the best PR. “Peanut-free zone” signs hang on classroom doors, “no peanut” symbols are stamped on candy packages, and apps allow you to scan packaged goods to ensure that they don’t contain peanuts. And there’s good reason for it: “Peanut is, arguably, the most common food
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Machu Picchu is one of the ancient wonders of the world and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Inca civilization. Nestled in the mountains of Peru, Machu Picchu was almost a secret and not known to the western world until the beginning of the 20th century. So,
Image: Shutterstock Oh boy! Congratulations, you are now the parent of a handsome little guy. While you are enjoying your time with the brand new arrival into your life, the thought about picking the right name must also be lingering in your mind somewhere. Isn’t it? Taking opinions from friends or family members, browsing on
Coming to terms with your post-baby belly can be a challenge, especially with unrealistic expectations on social media and the institutionalized culture of shaming women for the changes happening to their bodies. But one Reddit user is choosing to embrace her “permanent stretch marks and lose [sic] bits that might never go away,” and she’s
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named four outstanding young scientists as recipients of the prestigious Damon Runyon-Sohn Pediatric Cancer Fellowship Award, committing nearly $1 million to help address a critical shortage of funding for pediatric cancer research. The Fellowship Award provides funding to basic scientists and clinicians who conduct research with the potential
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St. Louis Children’s Hospital performs “ouchless” IV starts for children. Watch this video to see how our child lifestyle specialists use an iPad and distraction techniques to help make IV insertion a less stressful experience for kids. Learn about our ouchless emergency care by visiting http://www.stlouischildrens.org/our-services/emergency-medicine/ouchless-emergency-care. Learn more about St. Louis Children’s Hospital – Find
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So your crawler, toddler or preschooler like emptying your cupboard, mixing her milk with her play-dough or crawling under the bed. Some behaviors like these can confuse, frustrate or even enrage us. Why do they do it??? Watch this video to find out the highly important developmental milestones your child is hitting – and how
Minimalism and Toys – the only 10 TOYS you “need” On a respectful parenting journey? You’re probably interested in minimalism with kids and how a good minimalism decluttering session decluttering toys can benefit you and your family. In this video I’m giving you my TOP toy recommendations for your independent play toddler or independent play
I’m not sure who was more nervous for my daughter’s first period – her or me. Moms, it’s important for us to help our daughters feel comfortable with the change that their bodies will soon be going through. Having a conversation about what is normal and what can be expected during the menstrual cycle can
If you have a fear of being induced, you are like many other expecting moms. Fortunately, after learning more about the process, many moms realize that it’s not as scary as they originally believed. Here is everything you need to know about how we induce labor and our number one tip to help you through
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