Read Here 8 benefits of a baby stroller Security features If you’re still not convinced strollers are safe, you should try one and thank me later. In fact, strollers keep your baby safe from different conditions compared to when she carries her on her back. Most of them are designed with a safety harness, sunshade …
How to treat heartburn symptoms
Heartburn, or acid indigestion, is a burning sensation in the middle of your chest that gets worse when you bend over or lie down. It usually occurs after eating and at night. It is caused by reflux. Reflux occurs when stomach acid backs up into the food pipe (esophagus), causing inflammation. Illness is considered when …
A contented child within the separated home
Marital separation and divorce are never the plan when parents get together and have children. But how do parents deal with the pain of separation and, at the same time, love their children to the best of their ability? Here are some do’s and don’ts to consider: Consider the other parent in your planning. You …
Book Review: Madoff by Erin Arvedlund
This book tells the story of Bernard Lawrence Madoff, who was tried in New York in March 2009 and handed down a ‘symbolic’ sentence of 150 years in prison for committing the biggest financial crime in history. The book’s subtitle, ‘The Man Who Stole $65 Billion’, hints at the magnitude of the crime, but the …
Homeopathy and Muscle Testing for Babies
As moms, we’re always looking for safe, drug-free ways to keep our babies comfortable when they’re sick. For our family, homeopathic remedies have been an effective answer. When I began to study unique homeopathic remedies, I was amazed at how many factors are taken into account when deciding which remedy to choose. Although babies communicate …
How to shop effectively for the holidays and avoid holiday gifts
Ah… the magic of the holidays. We’ve all grown up with the comfort and mystery of our Christmas traditions: oranges in our stockings, presents under the tree, the lighting of the menorah, and more. Our vacation memories are filled with mom’s home cooking, dad’s stories, and the love and laughter of friends and family. As …
Do you think you are too young for perimenopause? think again
Does any of this sound familiar to you? Joanne was a vibrant woman in her mid-thirties with a very active lifestyle. She would party with her friends every weekend, she would spend time with her 2 Labrador Retrievers at home and she was very entrepreneurial at work. Until it wasn’t. Not long after his 34th …
Adolescents and Sensory Processing Disorder: The Special Challenges
Adolescents with sensory processing disorder face special challenges due to their stage of development and the fact that, until now, their sensory issues may not have been addressed. 1. Finding the right OT can be difficult. Few occupational therapists are trained or have experience working with adolescents who have a sensory processing disorder. SI play-based …
Oral thrush caused by yeast overgrowth
When you have a yeast infection in your mouth, it’s called thrush, it’s characterized by redness and white bumps, and it can be painful. Newborns, infants, and older adults are the most susceptible, but it can occur in anyone at any age. In healthy babies, thrush is usually not a serious problem and can be …
10 Birthday Gift Ideas That Cost Nothing
In the current economic climate we are all looking for ways to cut back on the outgoings whilst trying to improve the incomings! Well with most people sending 30 gifts per annum and each of those gifts costing an average of $35 it means that we are spending over $1,000 a year on this area …