The concept of continuum is a study that was developed by Jean Liedloff, an anthropologist who studied this concept among South American Indians. The 1970s approach to baby rearing recommended frequent skin-to-skin contact between parents and their children from birth to 12 months. Parents from various parts of the world have tried this method that …
Foods to Avoid for Bone and Joint Pain
Did you know that your diet could have a big influence on bone and joint pain and eating the right kinds of food just makes a difference? For example, ginger, turmeric, and garlic are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and can help fight pain. But in the same way there are some foods that can …
Learning Disabilities: Benefits of a Gap Year for Students with Learning Disabilities
You’re a senior in high school and it’s time to apply for college. All your friends are caught up in the frenzy of writing college essays, talking about first choices, early decision, etc. and you’re just not sure. School has been a long road for you, and you’re exhausted. You are not sure if college …
How can I observe, prevent and treat dengue?
The harmful viral disease that arises in tropical areas and whose transmission is carried out by mosquitoes, thus making us suffer from sudden fever and severe joint pain is called Dengue. It is the most common disorder of current times. We will now discuss its symptoms, prevention and treatment as follows. Symptoms There are certain …
Four elements of Christmas that complete it
Christmas is the most recognized holiday in the world. After all, you have Santa as your brand ambassador. It has been the subject of many stories, poems and movies. ‘A Christmas Carol’ is the most famous of them. Items that represent Christmas, such as the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, have been an integral part …
Single parents in college: how to face the double challenge
Experts think that two out of ten college students today are single parents, either male or female. And the number of single parents in college is constantly increasing. This should come as no surprise as single-parent households have been on a strong and steady rise for several decades. Whether by chance or choice, single parenting …
RV Living Verses Apartment Living
A couple of years ago, my wife and I decided that we were going to travel to the US in a semi-retired state. We kicked out the kids (all 21+), sold our house, and bought an RV. Well, live situations change and we don’t hit the road, at least not yet. We ended up staying …
Teens and Piercings: A Parent’s Guide
If you have a child, specifically a tween or teen, there is a chance your child will find body piercing fascinating; If your son is into body jewelry, you can bet he’s going to be faced with a barrage of requests to allow him to get pierced. From a parent’s perspective, I understand the initial …
Choosing the Right Diaper to Manage Bedwetting in Older Children, Adolescents, and Youth Part 1
One point that I have repeatedly emphasized in my articles is that there is no single solution to managing incontinence. This article discusses the various brands and types of cloth and disposable diapers available to manage bedwetting and is divided into three parts. There are many different factors that go into choosing an incontinence product. …
4 principles to choose the best and coolest toys for Christmas gifts 2010
With Christmas approaching very quickly (within about a month), parents all over the world are starting to figure out the best toys to give their children. Given the wide selection of toys available on the market that parents can buy, it is understandable that many feel extremely confused when choosing the right one for their …