BPA-Free Baby
Bottles: What You Need to Know
As a parent of young children, it seems as though every time I turn on
the news or pick up a paper, there's something new to worry about. Now
it seems researchers are linking BPA to everything from ADHD to cancer.
Meanwhile, more than 95 percent of the bottles currently on the market
contain the chemical, which can leech into the contents of the bottle
and into a child's digestive system. Do you need to be concerned about
BPA - and what can you do to protect your baby's health?
Bacteria
Risks and Pregnancy
Dr. Alan Greene on what you can do to minimize your bacteria risks
during pregnancy, including information on avoiding listeria,
e coli, salmonella, and toxoplasma.
Invasive In-Laws
Dear Mr. Dad: My fiancée and I recently had a baby. I'm thrilled with
everything, but I can't help but feel like I'm taking a backseat to her
parents. It's almost as if their opinions matter more than mine. Is
there anything I can do or say?
Back Up Your
Child's Diet
"You know that it's wise to back up your computer’s hard drive; I
recommend backing up your child’s food drive with a daily
multivitamin/mineral supplement. This simple habit could improve your
child’s health and even intelligence." Dr. Alan Greene, Professor of
Pediatrics and author of
Raising Baby Green, explains why he feels so strongly about this.
Feeding
Your Green Baby
Making your own organic baby food is a great gift to give the
environment and your baby. Here are some tips to creating healthy
homemade meals for baby.
Interview Questions for a Pediatrician
Knowing what questions to ask can help you find the right pediatrician
for your family. Dr. Alan Greene, author of
Raising Baby Green, gives some questions you may want to ask to
gauge physicians’ thoughts on things green.
Fresh Baby Food On-the-Go
Families are always on the go, whether it’s off to daycare everyday or
to visit friends and family once in a while. Here are some strategies to
help you prepare for your baby’s meals on the go.
Crying Baby, Upset Dog
Dogs can become stressed when a baby is crying. Colleen Pelar, author of
Living with Kids and Dogs...without Losing Your Mind gives us
ideas for helping the family dog cope with the changes in your family.
"I've Got to Be Me"
One supermom shares her secret for getting everything done and staying
sane.
Healthier First Birthday Cake Ideas
Here are some ideas for keeping the tradition of the messy first
birthday treat, but with some healthy twists. The best part? You can use
these ideas far beyond the first birthday.
Desperately Seeking Support A support network of other mothers can help you share ideas, vent
frustration, and compare notes. Learn how to build a support network of
your own.
Escaping the Guilt Trap Mothers know all about guilt. Here are a few tips for identifying
the guilt that is only dragging you down...and what to do about it.
Help for Chronic Worriers
Does excessive worry eat away at you? Learn what sort of worry can help
you, and what can only make life more difficult. Then, find out
what to do about it.
Banishing the Burnout Blues Mothers are prime targets for physical
and emotional burnout. Learn how to prevent and treat mommy burnout
before it develops into a more serious problem.
Full Circle: The Evolution of Mother-Child Relationships How
have your relationships changed since you had children? Here, we examine
these relationships...and applaud the mothers who taught us how to do
the most important job in the world.
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