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The jealousy-inducing-weight-loss that some mothers can pull off after birth has, for some time, been a topic of debate. Some attribute it to factors such as genes, and spending an exorbitant amount of time in the gym. However, a trending idea in weight loss is the idea that breast feeding can aid in weight loss. To some this may seem absurd, but recent studies suggest that breast feeding could in fact promote post birth weight loss.
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Parents naturally think their children are the best in the classroom… the smartest, the most well-behaved and of course the cutest. But what happens when your kid is, point-blank… the bully?
According Boston.com, an 11-year old girl was charged with assault and battery after beating up children at an elementary school. Three teenage boys were charged for bullying kids on the internet. A different teenage girl hung herself after being bullied via text messages and Facebook messages.
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A new study revealed that children’s language skills don’t get better after watching educational DVDs like the Baby Wordsworth from the Walt Disney Company’s Baby Einstein series. Frederik Joelving from Reuters reports, “While The Baby Einstein Company does not explicitly make educational claims, it notes on its web page that the Baby Wordsworth DVD is a “playful introduction to words and sign language.””
The study was over a 6 week span and involved 88 children, ages one and two. Some children were assigned to watch the Baby Einstein DVD, and others were assigned not to. At the end of the study, researchers “then tested the language skills in each group based on how many words the kids knew according to their parents and how well they did in a lab test,” states Joelving. These tests revealed that children who watched the DVD had the same language skills as the children who didn’t watch the DVD.
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Maternity wards have come light-years from the 1960s. You not only are allowed wi-fi but massage therapists, whirlpool tubs and a portrait photographer. Medical centers now focus on creating a birthing plan with the mother, some mothers prefer to have a water birth when other moms prefer a regular birth.
Some mothers prefer having a doula present or a female doctor vs. a male doctor.
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A child seizure study that focused on three anti-epilepsy drugs discovered that the oldest drug “was best for treating childhood absence epilepsy, in which youngsters often stare into space for up to 20 seconds many times a day,” reports Gene Emery from Reuters. The oldest drug, ethosuximide, has been available since the 1950s, and was the most effective; the worst was lamotrigine.
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Children’s ears are being subject to ridiculously loud noises everyday. Cars, lawn-mowers, sirens, etc. A baby’s hearing grows at a slow pace as they age, it is as sensitive as the rest of the baby’s body.
According to NYTimes.Com, with all of the extreme noises in the world a baby’s hearing needs to be protected.
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Becoming a new mother brings on a lot. A lot of emotions, a lot of physical changes and a lot of baby stuff. Before you go purchasing all the hand-me-down, ‘lightly’ used baby gear to save a few bucks… you might want to read a little further.
MotherGuide.Net provided these tips when shopping for used baby items:
1. Visual check: inspect the item for any visible damages, broken or missing parts.
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Childhood obesity is on the rise with about 17 percent of American children being considered overweight. According to a new study, “kids snack three times a day and chips, candy and other junk foods now account for more than 27 percent of children’s daily caloric intake,” reports CBS News. The snacks children consume on a daily basis add about 168 calories to their daily diets. “To put 168 extra calories per day in perspective: at 3,500 calories per pound, that translates to 17.5 extra pounds a year,” states CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook.
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Pregnant women are already under strict orders by the doctor to protect not only their health, but their growing baby’s. New research suggests that if pregnant women consume particular foods it might raise the baby’s risk of allergies or asthma later in their life.
According to Health.com, a study by American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology in New Orleans says the plus side is if women avoid eggs, nuts and milk during and after pregnancy it may help prevent the child from developing these unfortunate problems in their life.
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A new study of 23 children, all whom were allergic to peanuts, revealed that taking small doses of peanut powder can increase people’s tolerance to peanuts. A higher tolerance means people wouldn’t be so vulnerable to such small amounts of peanuts. Dr. Wesley Burks says, “When you take the daily dose it changes your immune system in a certain way and it raises the threshold of how much food it takes to cause a reaction.”
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Attention moms! I know you are bustling around trying to make sure everyone is fed, clothed, bathed, homework is done, husband’s dry cleaning is done, etc etc etc. When do you take a break for yourself?? Along with being busy, we know you are always watching what you consume.
Health.com has provided some fantastic cocktails under 220 calories. Now ladies you can take a break, relax and enjoy a delicious, light aperitif.
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