My seven year old turns eight in March. Many of her 2nd grade classmates, especially the boys, have already read most if not all the Harry Potters, and have even seen all the movies. Over the holiday break, I suggested to my daughter that we finally break into Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Book 1) and see what all the fuss was about. Lost as she usually is in books … [Read more...] about Reading Harry Potter
Archives for January 2008
Teaching Babies Eating Lessons to Last a Lifetime
If there was a lot of drama in your house growing up about what you ate and didn't, you might already be wondering how best to teach your baby to eat the right things. Many of the best habits start at a tender age, as soon as we set the babies down to start eating solid foods. Here are some important ideas to reinforce early on: Eat as a family - There has been a lot of … [Read more...] about Teaching Babies Eating Lessons to Last a Lifetime
Steps to Take to Lessen Lead Poisoning Risk
If you have any of the risk factors, which might indicate exposure to lead poisoning for your kids, here are some proactive steps you can take. Test your child. The American Academy of Pediatric recommends testing kids at 12 and 24 months, but if you have some of these risk factors, you may want to test every year through age 6. Don't do home renovations involving removing … [Read more...] about Steps to Take to Lessen Lead Poisoning Risk
Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Worried about Lead
There is a lot of talk about lead in the news. Here are some questions you should ask yourself. If you answer yes to any of them, you should dig deeper to learn more about how to control the risk of lead poisoning: Does your child like to put things in his or her mouth? Does your home have peeling paint? Was your home built before 1978? Does your child play in the dirt … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Yourself If You’re Worried about Lead
Kick Counting: How should I Count the Kicks?
If your healthcare provider has determined your pregnancy to be high-risk, start kick counting at 24 weeks. Otherwise, begin at 28 weeks. Do kick counting about the same time each day during the time period when your baby is usually active. Get in a comfortable sitting or lying position. Relax and dedicate this time to feel your baby's precious … [Read more...] about Kick Counting: How should I Count the Kicks?