For sick or prematurely born babies spending their first days of life in a hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), the soothing voice and gentle touch of a loving parent can have a tremendous impact toward a positive outcome — that is, unless mom or dad’s visit leaves the infant with something extra: a dangerous
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Most children in North America consume cows-milk every day. With the rising rates of obesity in the US, doctors recommend that children who are 2 years old and below should consume reduced-fat cows-milk to reduce weight gain and its associated complications. Now, researchers have found that children who drink whole milk have a 40-percent reduced
Because early detection of autism is linked to significantly improved outcomes, the discovery of early predictors could make all the difference in a child’s development. Dr. Ray Bahado-Singh, a geneticist and Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology for Beaumont Health and the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and his research team, identified key biomarkers
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Share the love: The holiday break is quickly approaching, and parents everywhere are so busy gearing up for Christmas, Hannukah, and other celebrations that they often forget that the kids will be home all day, every day for a few
Hanukkah is a celebration that takes place over the course of 8 days commemorating the re-dedication of the Jewish Second Temple in Jerusalem in the second century BC. The story of Hanukkah addresses the events surrounding the Jews having risen against their Syrian-Greek oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt, as well as a miracle that took
Having trouble finding the perfect toy for a 4-year-old girl? Look no further, our list of award winning toys for 4-year-old girls is just what you need. At 4-years old, little girls are not toddlers anymore, but they are still considered “little kids” to the older kids. What is important to note is that at
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Everyone has a favorite Christmas carol. It may be a song from your favorite Christmas movie. Maybe it is one you sang in church every year growing up. Or it might be a carol that reminds you of Christmas Eve
A parents worst nightmare is not developing positive relationships with their children. These relationships are very important, and being able to have this bond helps a parent know their child well. This means the child is more likely to listen to, abide by, and respect the parent leading to a better present and future relationship.
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Some may ask why children need grandparents and extended family. It’s no secret when people say ‘the more the merrier’, whether it is grandparents or extended family, everyone can use a stable, built-in village in their lives. This is especially
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. If you are part of a church organization, chances are you have heard of Operation Christmas Child. Samaritan’s Purse is based upon the story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37). Many passed by a hurting man but the Samaritan rescued
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Some people are just natural born joke tellers. They’re the ones who break the ice and make small talk fun. For others, they have to learn to flex those joke-telling muscles. How does one learn to be funny? Well, it
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Share the love: All parents want their kids to succeed. When you provide for your children, it is important to not only meet their living needs, but also their needs for the future. Your children will be entering a competitive
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Share the love: Typically, when you hear about kids with ADHD or even just kids with a tendency to daydream or let their mind wander, you most often hear about how they have trouble learning and can be a distraction
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Going from couple to coparents is Hard with a capital “H”! That precious, vulnerable little bundle becomes the no.1 thing on our minds and everything else blurs into the background. BUT our relationships with our partners ARE a key part of what we give to that precious bundle. Here’s 3 tips on keeping that in
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7 Reasons We Have Too Many Toys The Parenting Junkie has rolled up her sleeves to shed light on the top 7 reasons you have too many toys. Is your house overflowing with too many toys? Have you considered why you have too many toys dear one? In this behind the scenes video, discover how
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