The American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s leading pediatricians’ group, is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to require warning labels on foods that are known choking hazards, and to evaluate and monitor food for safety. The Academy says that food should be subject to monitoring in the same way as toys. Children under 4 are particularly at risk … [Read more...] about Warning Labels on Choking Foods?
Archives for June 2010
Dads and daughters, a woman’s perspective
In case you've ever wondered about the bond between dads and daughters, here's a few paragraphs I just read that really resonate. I'm not sure if daughters need their fathers even more than their sons do, but I do know that fathers are the most dominant male figure in a daughter's life until she grows up and marries -- many times someone "just like daddy." If young … [Read more...] about Dads and daughters, a woman’s perspective
Parenting advice tips for spending more time talking to your kids
A recent British study has found that children who spend the most time with their dads are happier than kids who have less face time with their fathers.According to the NY Daily News, researchers from the Children's Society in Great Britain found that kids' happiness is linked to how much time they spend talking to their dads. Kids who chat with their fathers "most … [Read more...] about Parenting advice tips for spending more time talking to your kids
But is Landon Donovan a great dad?
I don't know if he's even a father, but a thrilling match (this morning US time) in Cape Town, with the US pulling ahead 1-0 after 91 minutes of play. I was surprised Algeria was the underdog, after so many years of thinking that soccer is the only sport in the world (well, maybe Rugby), where the US doesn't dominate year after year. Algeria was expected to lose 2-0, but had a … [Read more...] about But is Landon Donovan a great dad?
Advice for helping kids avoid insect bites this summer
Bugs like mosquitoes and ticks can be a common summertime health risk for fathers and their kids, especially since many are spending more time outside.Consumer Reports magazine recently tested some of the most popular insect repellents on the market. According to WebMD, the magazine is recommending six different repellents to reduce the risk of bug bites. They are: Off Deep … [Read more...] about Advice for helping kids avoid insect bites this summer