Many of us are comfortable experimenting with our own bodies and health with alternative medicines and therapies such as herbal remedies and “natural cures”. It is important to realize though, that when it comes to your baby, so-called “natural cures” can be dangerous! Read more…
Any couple that has a small baby at home knows how difficult it is at times to keep up with the clothing accessories that their small child wears. Some children are so small that they do not even realize that some of their accessories are missing. It is easy to find replacements for these clothing items but parents get tired of bearing the expense to replace these things. Read more…
Recently I ran across a parenting blog in which the writer was reviewing an educational product. She immediately lost credibility with me when in her first paragraph, she wrote that the product made her feel like vomiting, and then used some form of sexual innuendo to refer to the innocuous item.I was curious: What kind of a person could have such an over-the-top, bizarre reaction to something so banal? Read more…
Pandora’s box has been opened and the explosion of information both personal and non-personal seems to be limitless and increases exponentially. And according to the National Opinion Poll taken in January of 2007 half the UK harbors a “deep mistrust” due to security concerns. Not only is there a deep public mistrust but, the House of Lords Select Committee on Science and Technology are inquiring into the need for personal Internet Security because of the growing use of home computers, expansion of broadband, internet banking and commerce (Brent MacLean “A new look at Internet Security” Monday September 10, 2007). Read more…
New mothers are many times faced with the question as to weather they would like to breastfeed. There are many things that may influence a mother’s decision. If you decide to breast-feed, you are giving your baby the best nutrition possible regardless of whether you nurse for just a few weeks or for several months or more. Breast-feeding also provides a unique opportunity for mother and child to form a special bond. Breast-feeding benefits the mother in many ways: Read more…