Californians voted in 2004 to shell out billions of dollars in taxpayer money to fund cutting-edge stem cell treatments. Proposition 71 could lead to cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s and other devastating diseases, voters were told. Actor Michael J. Fox, who has Parkinson’s disease, said in one campaign ad that the measure “could save the life
Month: August 2019
Whether this is your first kid or fifth, we can all agree that the first day of school is a huge milestone! A high school senior should still take the honorary first day of school photos just as much as the youngster entering preschool for the first time. Perhaps the only difference would be their
What can you do when you’re constantly feeling frustrated, irritated and victimized? Learn about the tremendous power of Self Talk! #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post inspiring, uplifting things there!) http://www.facebook.com/theparentingjunkie FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie For more peacefulparenting: “Peaceful Parents, Happy
❤︎ www.theparentingjunkie.com ❤︎ www.facebook.com/theparentingjunkie/ ❤︎ www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie Only someone who fills their own cup – until it spilleth over can fill others cup. Do not get on the excuses train – exhaustion mainly. You are the adult, you MUST take care of yourself. This is good parenting. – get into the self-care mindset – give yourself
New parents know it all too well – that cry that just won’t stop. Your baby is fed. He’s dry. You’ve done everything right! Well, the one thing you can’t do is put him back where he wants to be – which is inside Mom. But, guess what? You can replicate the environment. Dr. Harvey
Photo: iStockphoto When he didn’t get enough sleep, five-year-old Jack* wasn’t himself in the morning. He was a cat. He would crawl around on the floor and answer his parents with meows. “That’s how we knew he was really tired,” says his mom, Rachel Torres.* Bedtime was supposed to be 8 p.m. in their house,
Isaac and Gillian explore a new town during a summer day trip. Photo: Jennifer Pinarski “Who can we play with today? Where are we going? What are we doing?” These questions are asked by my five-year-old daughter Gillian and eight-year-old son Isaac as soon as they wake up in the morning. My strict early bedtimes
PHOTO: CARMEN CHEUNG With the new school year just around the corner, shopping for supplies can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best reusable and eco-friendly lunch containers and gear your little (and big!) kids will love. From bento lunch boxes to a bamboo cutlery set, you’ll be able to check lunch gear
Photo: iStockphoto. Illustration by Corina Lo When Sandy Parks* brought her four-month-old daughter to a mom-and-baby meet-up in her Toronto neighbourhood in the fall of 2017, she wasn’t expecting to drop $200. The first-time mom was nervous about introducing solid foods and was eager to hear from the guest speaker, a holistic nutritionist. The speaker
A paper published today in Pediatrics suggests that children and youth who do not sleep enough and use screens more than recommended are more likely to act impulsively and make poorer decisions. The findings come from the globally recognized Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) at the CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa. Impulsive
Your motherly instincts are in full swing by the time you bring your baby home from the hospital. New moms pour their heart and soul into taking care of their newborn. While newborns require a lot of love and attention, it is essential for new moms to prioritize their own health as well. Here are
Chickenpox, or varicella, is a common and highly contagious virus. Chickenpox is most common during childhood, but it is also possible for adults to get chickenpox. The chickenpox infection generally clears up within a couple weeks, and the body will then create an immunity to the virus. However, the symptoms of chickenpox can be extremely
Image: Shutterstock “We get so worried about being pretty. Let’s be pretty kind. Pretty funny. Pretty smart. Pretty strong.” Britt Nicole. A beautiful heart is what makes any person gorgeous from inside and out. It might sound clichéd, but it is true that being beautiful from inside is more important than being just pretty from
Abnormal breast growth in young girls is linked to lavender oil exposure, according to a recent study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Previous research has associated breast growth in boys with lavender-containing fragrances. This study, “Lavender Products Associated With Premature Thelarche and Prepubertal Gynecomastia: Case Reports and EDC Activities,”
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. The number of homeless children in the United States has grown in the last decade. More than 2.5 million children are homeless in the United States each year. That means one in every 30 children is homeless. This number has grown in
For children and teens with migraine, the pain and symptoms that accompany migraine attacks can be debilitating, resulting in missed school days, absence from social or sporting events, and affected home activities. Now the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Headache Society have developed two guidelines that include recommendations for preventing and treating
Photo: Stocksy Trying to arrange a playdate for my five-year-old isn’t easy. “Tuesday is karate, soccer is on Wednesday and on Friday we have swimming. How’s Thursday?” asks the other mom. “We have Spanish.” I’m happy with my minimalist approach to extracurriculars, but hearing a laundry list of other kids’ activities does sometimes make me
During hot summer months, children, adolescents and teenagers spend a lot more time outside. Whether it is at the beach or pool, on the sports field, at a concert, at a summer job, or helping around the house and in the yard, children ages 12 to 18 often are not mindful of their immediate needs,
Swollen gums tend to be a sign of an underlying issue, such as gum disease or infection. There are many effective home remedies for swollen gums, and basic oral hygiene may help prevent the issue. Anyone experiencing swollen gums should see a dentist for a full diagnosis and treatment. Numerous issues can lead to swollen
Image: iStock Your attitude towards life makes all the difference in this world. Developing the right approach and attitude at an early age can set you to achieve greater things in life. A positive attitude should be encouraged and shared. Quotes, status messages, and captions on your social media profiles can be a great way
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