Archive for the ‘ Health ’ Category
It’s a decision that baby boomers just don’t want to face, but by the time they do, it may be too late. “We are totally in shock and we’re not prepared for providing care for our elders, much less for ourselves,” explained Carolyn Markey, president and CEO of the Boston-based Visiting Nurse Associations of America, [ READ MORE ]
Mom’s POV: Teaching Kids About Money If you’re interested in teaching your child about money, you should plan to begin with the basics from a very early age. Here are some money-related concepts that even a 3- or 4-year-old can understand[ READ MORE ]
I can remember being a teenager. As you might expect, I was not a quiet one. I rebelled at home and at school, but in my mind it was always justified. I was always right. I heard it all through those years that I had no idea “how the world really worked;” that I “had [ READ MORE ]
The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents to keep their children safe and in the new year. To that end, consider their recommendations on how to make this year a happy and healthy one for your kids[ READ MORE ]
I’m one of your followers on this side of the globe –Philippines. Great stuff you put out there! One request, please: Could you give us ideas on how a whole family may spend Valentine’s Day creatively and memorably without causing a dent on the budget[ READ MORE ]
GENERAL TIPS FOR INTRODUCING SOLIDS 1. Offer solids twice a day for the first month, then three times a day until your baby can start to self feed. Then let them indicate their hunger and expect them to eat erratically, some days many times, others hardly at all[ READ MORE ]
It is generally believed that until about 6 months of age, infants’ single source of complete nutrition is best found in human mother’s milk. Despite this fact, many parents are reluctant to wait 6 months, often because of myths and misconceptions that are passed down from other well meaning parents. Pressure from grandparents who were [ READ MORE ]
What’s the best way to build structure in your child’s schedule? Setting a structured routine is necessary both at home and at school – especially at the beginning of a new school year. But it’s also important to give your child some freedom to make his or her own choices each day[ READ MORE ]
I spent a great deal of time researching the issue and provided my wife with a massive list of issues, questions and concerns for the attending physician. At one point, while my wife was asking him a series of detailed, hard-hitting questions about the diagnosis and treatment, he paused and asked if she was a [ READ MORE ]
When IT professionals talk about information technology and healthcare, it’s usually in the context of hospital information systems. That’s too bad, since such a narrow focus clouds the biggest opportunity emerging in the union of IT and healthcare. Don’t get me wrong — no one denies the existence of huge possibilities for IT in the [ READ MORE ]