What to do if your child’s stutter persists »
Many children go through brief stuttering spells during their toddler years, and for some, it goes away as they continue to grow older. For others, it might turn out to be a bit more prolonged. According to kidshealth.org, stuttering is a form of dysfluency, an interruption of flowing speech. There is not a technical “cure” for ...
America sees increase in twin births »
A new study shows that the number of women giving birth to twins has increased dramatically over the last 30 years. Every one in 30 babies now has a twin, according to The Associated Press. In 1980, only one in 53 babies had a twin. MSNBC reports that researchers are saying that the reasons behind the increase ...
Girls as young as 10 still forced to marry in Yemen »
Celebrating the New Year can almost be a rebirth for many people. It’s the chance to learn from your success or mistakes of the previous year and make better, more consistent choices in the coming year. We watch the ball drop, toast champagne and maybe even sneak in a little kiss before welcoming a fresh ...
Gestational diabetes may lead to ADHD »
A new study suggests that children are much more likely to be born with hyperactivity and ADHD related problems if their mother develops diabetes during pregnancy and if they are born into a low-income family. The study was published this week in Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. It shows that children whose mothers are ...
Poor mother-child bond linked to teenage obesity »
Ohio State University researchers who analyzed data from a study following nearly 1,000 children from infancy through the ninth grade, found that children who did not properly bond with their mother before three years-old were more likely to be obese at 15. According to the results of the study, which were published in Pediatrics journal, ...
Smoking during pregnancy may lead to artery problems for the baby »
A new study shows that smoking during pregnancy may set the child up for artery problems in the future. According to CBC News, the study suggests that children of women who smoke while pregnant have significantly thicker and denser arteries. Thicker artery walls increase a person’s chance of obesity and heart disease. Dutch scientists studied ...
How to keep love in your marriage post-pregnancy »
Giving birth is one of the miracles of life, but feeling romantic after having a baby is often challenging for new moms. Fran Praver, author of The New Science of Love: How Understanding Your Brain’s Wiring Can Help Rekindle Your Relationship, said there are several small steps you can take to keep you and your ...
Salt preference may begin early in infancy »
Giving infants food that tends to be high in salt may set them up for a lifelong preference for salty foods. A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that cutting back on salty foods should begin at a very early stage of life, according to the Los Angeles Times. The authors ...
Operation Record a Story Helps Families Stay Close across the Miles for Christmas »
Through the years there have been so many families that have been seperated by thousands of miles because mom or dad are serving in the military. Through Operation Record a Story, Publications international Ltd. (PIL) is providing thousands of books to United Through Reading. This nonprofit organization will make it possible for service members to record ...
Traditional work days are overturned by a new generation »
Working nine-to-5? What a way to make a living, considering the traditional eight-hour workday is a dying rule. According to TIME, new evidence shows a growing trend exists with workplace flexibility. Businesses are benefiting from allowing employees, young ones especially, to work odd hours and telecommute. The communications firm Euro RSCG Worldwide named one of ...
