Science has found new clues to why you may find yourself smiling at babies. Maybe after you've had one, this effect is even more pronounced, but scientists have long thought that we are programmed for survival to react to a baby's face. Whether or not we say we like children, most people react positively to a baby's face.Now science appears to have real proof, as reported in an … [Read more...] about The Parental Instinct is Present in All of Us
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Throw Out Those Baby Bottles
Plastic is scary stuff. It’s around us everywhere, taking the place of natural substances like glass and wood. It’s even hidden in things we cant’ see, like the insides of metal cans. And it’s been around for so long, we no longer even think of it as an unnatural substance. Yet it is unnatural and more and more likely not suited to be used near food. Based on what I always … [Read more...] about Throw Out Those Baby Bottles
Life with Kids – Creating a Different Kind of Life Balance
Life with kids demands putting a lot of things in a new perspective and people often use the metaphor of “balance” to describe how to keep it all together. Keeping real, physical balance is important though too, especially as you find less time to hit the gym. Here’s a simple test to see if you still have the stuff to take your balancing act on the road. Don’t be surprised if … [Read more...] about Life with Kids – Creating a Different Kind of Life Balance
Reducing pesticide exposure: which organics are best?
What do peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, lettuce, imported grapes and pears all have in common? Research done by the respected Environmental Working Group (EWG) determined from 45 produce items these 10 typically have the highest amounts of residual pesticides. So make them your priority when buying organic. Alternatively, join … [Read more...] about Reducing pesticide exposure: which organics are best?
Pox Parties?
A pox party is a party held by parents for the purpose of infecting their children with childhood diseases, most commonly chicken pox. Would you, could you infect your child with a disease, to avoid the controversial avoidance of childhood immunizations? {democracy:8} … [Read more...] about Pox Parties?