Terbutaline, a drug prescribed to prevent pregnant women from prematurely giving birth is now requiring stronger safety warnings by the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA's most serious type of warning, a boxed warning, is now being added to the drug's label. Because of the potential for ... Views: 698
When placing your child down into their crib at night, you fall asleep easy knowing your child is in a safe place right? But according to a new study by the Journal Pediatrics, an average of 26 children suffer from crib-related injuries every day. As a result of all these injuries, nearly 11 ... Views: 651
It's not well known, but February is National Children's Dental Health Month (NCDH), a month dedicated to promoting and raising awareness about oral health for children. The effects of early childhood dental health have been shown to decrease the risk of disease in later years of life. Poor ... Views: 743
The trends of breast vs. formula feeding have certainly changed throughout time, but modern science concludes that there are several benefits to breast-feeding rather than to give your baby formula. Prior to the 18th century, the only source of nourishment for newborn babies was breast milk. ... Views: 652
Parents are being urged to get their preteen vaccinated this week, February 13-19, for diseases commonly spread amongst the age group: meningococcal menigitis and other bacterial diseases that can kill a healthy young person. County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) and other local health ... Views: 679
New moms throughout the US and Canada are being introduced to the new Mimijumi "Very Hungry" baby bottle. The bottle is designed to make it easier to breastfeed longer and is backed by lactation specialists, nurses and physicians alike.
Registered Nurse and International Board Certified ... Views: 744
Recent polls show that many American parents of children 2 years old and younger are still giving over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicines to their children despite warnings from the Food and Drug Administration. In 2008, the FDA expressed that OTC cough and cold medicines should not be ... Views: 633
Keeping good communication with your child is one of the best advice for parents. If you have open communication your child is more likely to feel comfortable in sharing important information with you. But does your child know the difference between tattling and reporting? Do you know the ... Views: 716
We all know that an adequate amount of sleep can help kids perform better academically, as well as, improve their mood and attention span. But did you know a child's sleep pattern can predict their weight? A new study shows that kids and pre-teens who get sufficient amounts of sleep every night ... Views: 733
It's not out of the normal for parents to disapprove of someone their teen son or daughter is dating. Quite frankly, it's a parents nightmare to see their 16 year old daughter with a 23 year old covered in tattoos and piercing's, or their son bringing home a girl deemed the neighborhood slut. ... Views: 1032
These 5 simple tricks will help you take in less calories and feel more energetic before the wedding day gets here.
1. First things first get rid of the soda! From now until the wedding learn to replace all your drink with water. Not only is water good for you, but helps rid your body of ... Views: 622
At first when you talk about the subject of changing your name it seems like a piece of cake, no sweat that won't take much time at all. Most brides believe obtaining a marriage license that uses your new last name will automatically mean you've changed your name, but that just isn't the case. ... Views: 597
Months of planning and you feel like you finally have everything ready for the special day. But, here's a list of some things you may have forgotten to take care of.
1. Directions and signage
You may be thinking... I gave everyone the address and a Google maps print out with the invitations. ... Views: 864
Looking for the hottest trend right off of the runways for Spring 2011? Then look no further, below is a list outlining the newest dresses from our favorite designers. From dainty dots to embellished belts, here our the top designs that will be hitting the salons this Spring.
1. Delicate ... Views: 765
It seems to be that more honeymooners are passing up the beach front hotel, and are instead opting for more exciting and adrenaline inducing trips.
So it's not surprising that adventure trips have become increasingly popular for honeymoon vacations in the last couple of years. If you're an ... Views: 579
The toast... one of the most important parts of your wedding reception. At this time your new husband or wife, your parents, and members of your wedding party all stand up and say a few warm felt words about the happy couple. We've all seen really good toasts, and of course some not so good ... Views: 574
There's no hiding the fact that music will make or break your wedding reception. So when deciding on whether to hire a band or DJ you need to find someone who will keep you guests entertained and dancing all night long. When searching for either, you need to move quickly. Many top talented ... Views: 823
The wedding cake. It's the center piece of the entire reception. It shows off your personal taste, and matches the overall theme of the wedding. Many wedding guests look forward and anticipate seeing, and eating, the spectacle so, you better make sure, the cake both tastes good and looks good. ... Views: 1135