Josh Turner says he knew his wife was pregnant before she did, even though an initial at-home pregnancy test was negative."So when she took another and told me she's pregnant, all I could say was, 'I told you!' and she was floored," the country star told People magazine.Turner, who's 32, and his wife, Jennifer, already have two sons, Hampton, 3, and Colby, 1. Their … [Read more...] about Country star Josh Turner and wife expecting a third child
Do your kids need to have their cholesterol checked?
A new study suggests universal cholesterol screening for kids may be necessary, since current guidelines for screening children may be missing some youngsters who could benefit from treatment.According to the Wall Street Journal, researchers found that among more than 20,000 fifth grade children, nearly 10 percent who wouldn't be monitored under the current guidelines had … [Read more...] about Do your kids need to have their cholesterol checked?
Getting more omega-3s into your child’s diet
Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids are essential for kids' brain development. In addition, allergies, eczema, constipation, attention deficit disorder (ADD) and other learning disabilities have all been linked to a deficiency of omega-3 fats.Still, doctors say that many children are chronically deficient in this "good" fat.There are several parenting advice … [Read more...] about Getting more omega-3s into your child’s diet
5 sports for uncoordinated kids
Let's face it, there are many kids out there who are uncoordinated, clumsy and just plain unathletic. But experts and veteran parents agree - there is a sport or activity for every kid, no matter how physically challenged he or she is. The best parenting advice tip is to work with your child to find something that he or she will enjoy and has the potential to be good at, with … [Read more...] about 5 sports for uncoordinated kids
Actor Adam Sandler doesn’t want to raise spoiled kids
Comedian and actor Adam Sandler says making sure his two daughters (Sadie, 4, and Sunny, 2) have a normal upbringing, is important to him."The idea of my kids being spoiled, I go to sleep thinking about it and I wake up thinking about it," People.com reports Sandler recently told the Toronto Sun. "I try to do the right thing, but with the amount of money I have, … [Read more...] about Actor Adam Sandler doesn’t want to raise spoiled kids