Signs And Symptoms Of Anxiety In Children

May 15, 2013 By 14 Comments
Anxiety in Children

Parents and teachers are usually the first to spot the warning signs, signaling anxiety disorder. They are therefore the gatekeepers for early intervention. The following lists of clues are red flags, which suggest that the child may be struggling with an anxiety issue. Of course, many other factors come into play when diagnosing a disorder. These symptoms are not all-inclusive, nor are they a definitive diagnosis of anxiety. However, they usually are flashing lights for a situation which may warrant further attention. [Read more...]

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Raising an Abstinent Teenager Starts Early

March 17, 2013 By 10 Comments
Teenage Abstinence

One of the biggest pressures we have as parents is communicating our knowledge and experience on our children.  As the mother of a teenage daughter, I find imparting such wisdom gets more difficult with the passage of time.  I am particularly focused on how seemingly inconsequential actions may affect my child’s reputation and self-esteem.  I want to reassure her that abstinence is an option.  As awkward as it may feel discussing this topic throughout their lives; it’s much more impactful for our kids to hear important issues from their parents.  It fosters respect and trust; amazing values that all children need. [Read more...]

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What Skin Product Ingredient Could Be Harmful for Your Kids?

March 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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Our parents might tell us not to be so silly because some of the products used today have been around for many years, including the days when they were young. Back then, there were less “modified” versions of the real things and more natural, organic ingredients. Now there is so much emphasis on “natural” and “organic” due to the mere fact that there are too many “unnatural” ingredients, including once that are used for our skin. [Read more...]

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Common Infant Stage Concerns of a New Mom

March 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Concerns of a New Moms

As a new mom, we experience many concerning incidents in our baby’s infant stage. Of course once you become a mom of multiple children, you start to understand the common symptoms that many newborns and infants have. Here are a small few that I have personally witnessed from my own baby: [Read more...]

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What Questions Do You Have About Genetically Modified Foods?

January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
GMO in Food

Genetically modified organisms also known as GMO are combinations of DNA molecules from different sources to create a new and improved DNA, which is later inserted into a new organism.[1] This process has become one of many solutions to food shortage and pesticide, insecticide, and herbicide control.

Genetically modified foods include some vegetation along with some common products (soybean oil, most unfermented soy, corn oil, cottonseed oil, and much of what is fed to some cattle, poultry, and meat products). [Read more...]

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How to Make Blood Draws Easier for Kids

January 18, 2013 By 3 Comments
Blood Draw for Kids

Most people do not look forward to having their blood drawn…for children, it can be a very scary and anxiety-filled procedure. Here are some simple tips that may help parents whose children need to have blood drawn. [Read more...]

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