Articles related to "Healthy Development"

Kids and teens are a valuable market to advertisers. Helping them become more critical of marketing messages can help protect them from exploitation.

Pediatricians and childhood experts are concerned that a sexualized culture is leading to eating disorders, low self esteem and depression in girls.

Diluting infant formula with water or supplementing an infant's diet with water can cause water intoxication and malnutrition in a baby.

Clean living may not equal healthy living. Some scientists suggest that too little germ exposure inhibits healthy immune development and promotes disease.

Children need nature for healthy physical, psychological, and spiritual development.

The best holiday gifts for four-year-olds are presents that combine learning with enjoyment.

DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that has been shown to promote healthy brain development in a fetus when taken as a supplement by an expectant mother during pregnancy.

Finding quality child care comes at a high cost ... from $4,000 to $10,000 and up per year. For many low-income families, that can amount to 75% of their income.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) is a prenatal diagnostic test performed to determine if a developing baby has potentially inherited genetic diseases from the parents.

From talking the talk to walking the walk, positive sport parenting is critical to creating an athletic experience that is healthy and rewarding for youth athletes.

Toddlers can learn the value of work at an early age. Start early to teach your toddler that work can be fun, productive, and rewarding.

High levels of sodium are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. There are surprising amounts of salt in many fast foods. Cut down on salt and improve your health.

The added ingredients of water chestnuts and black olives gives this tuna noodle recipe its unique taste.

In this 2004 book, Neufeld and Gabor Mate, M.D. discuss the importance of parental attachment and influence and the dangers of peer orientation.

A new study shows reducing salt intake could massively reduce the number of high blood pressure cases each year. Cut down on fast foods and read food labels for sodium

Understanding climbing behavior helps parents use effective discipline and redirection techniques.

Pregnant women should reduce their consumption of alcoholic and caffeinated drinks, as large amounts of these beverages may be harmful to an unborn baby's development.

Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things! is published by the Search Institute and is based on their 40 Developmental Assets for adolescents.

The proper food for large breed puppies will have an ample high-quality protein source and will not contain excess calcium. Growth rate should be average for the breed.

A pregnant woman's eating habits not only affect her own health, but also that of the baby. A healthy and balanced diet is the way to go during pregnancy.

During pregnancy it is important for both mother and baby to receive enough of the right nutrients. A well-balanced pregnancy diet will nourish and maintain energy.

For a long time we have led our horses with our heads, but they really need to be led with our hearts.

Thyroid disorders can cause serious symptoms in both adults and developing infants and children. Quick diagnosis and treatment means better prognosis for normal health

In this day and age of seemingly increasing spiritual awareness, more parents report having paranormally gifted children. Are these children normal or paranormal?

Root vegetables are delicious and packed full of precious vitamins and minerals. Check out the health benefits and best methods of cooking to retain the goodness.

Today's parents take for granted that their children will at some point reject parental authority, shun their company, and turn instead to their peers for guidance.

The more assets a young person has, the better he or she will be able to manage life's problems and avoid unhealthy or dangerous choices.

Sunshine is a plentiful source of Vitamin D but a study of young women in California found insufficiency linked to weight gain and short stature.

Until recently scientists thought that pesticides did not have any affect on reproductive health. But animal studies suggest that we may be at risk after all.

Colostrum, the first liquid that is secreted from the breast after a baby is born, has a large number of important nutrients and benefits for a newborn.

Breastfeeding might be natural and the best nutrition for babies, but it is far from simple and easy for many mothers all over the world.

Christmas toys that are both educational and fun are best bets for two year olds. Simple and traditional toys best support the educational needs of young children.

Emotions are in flux during adolescence and anger can be the most troublesome for boys. Inserting the concepts of contemplation and choice in behavior is essential.

Many gardeners would rather use natural products to control pests, but are confused about developing an overall strategy for natural pest control.

For as long as there have been parents and children, there have been difficulties in familial communication. Here's how parents can improve communications in the family.

Eating foods rich in calcium, as well as minerals and vitamins that work synergistically with calcium, helps to prevent bone loss and enhance mental and physical health.

A personal story from a South African grandmother who ended up raising her grandbaby boy and how that has affected the entire family. Where do you go for help?