• ADD/ADHD - Diet and Nutrition - Feingold Diet - Health Conditions

    Hyperactivity (ADHD) in children linked to food dyes.

    August 21, 2025 - By 

    Finally, scientists and academics are giving credence to the claims that food dyes may be a trigger for hyperactivity in children. This is not a huge surprise to many parents who have eliminated artificial colorings from their childrens’ diets and noticed an improvement in behavior, but why does it take so long for scientists to acknowledge what these parents have witnessed? What should parents do with this information? And what, if anything, will the FDA do? An article published by the Associated Press on March 30th reports that several research studies published over decades show evidence that artificial food dyes used…

  • Breastfeeding - Diet and Nutrition

    5 Benefits of Breast-feeding

    August 21, 2025 - By 

    Most women have heard by now that breast-feeding is the best and most economical option for babies in order to ensure adequate nutrition, but there are more benefits that may be new to some or a good reminder of why breast-feeding is so important. I have listed five benefits supported by research. There are many more benefits as well. Please feel free to comment with additional breast-feeding benefits (be sure to cite a source, either an article from a reputable site or a primary research), and I will post your comment. 1) Fewer infections. A study published last year in the Archives…

  • Pain Relief - Prevention and Wellness - Public Health and Safety

    5 Reasons to Avoid Acetaminophen!

    August 21, 2025 - By 

    Many parents today grew up in a time when acetaminophen (or Tylenol) was touted as one of the safest over-the-counter pain medications available.  It was commonly recommended by pediatricians for relief from pain caused by teething, injury or infection, fever reduction, and even prophylactically before vaccine administration. What many parents are not aware of; however, are the potential dangers to using this medication in children. Here are 5 very good reasons to think twice before reaching for this medication. 1) Acetaminophen can cause liver toxicity (1). In children, the most common cause of toxicity is accidental overdose or chronically high dosing…

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    Parenting - Toilet Training

    Tips for Successful Toilet Training

    August 20, 2025 - By 

    Training your child to use the toilet can be a battle for some and no big deal for others. It is important to understand that every child is different and what works for one child doesn’t always work for another. Before you begin, you should realize that your child must be physically ready in order for toilet training to be a success. Infants who have not yet developed control over the muscles that control elimination can not be expected to use the toilet every time they need to eliminate (even if they are capable of communicating with you when they do need…

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    Common Nutrient Deficiencies - Diet and Nutrition - Vitamin D

    Vitamin D–Are Your Children (or You) Getting Enough?

    August 19, 2025 - By 

    Vitamin D, also known as the sunshine vitamin, is getting a lot of attention in the health headlines lately. While it is most well known for its role in bone health and calcium absorption, it seems that new research is continually uncovering other links between this vitamin and a variety of health conditions. This can raise the question of whether it is necessary to supplement with Vitamin D, and if so, how much? Too much can be toxic, so is it really safe to give this to your child without knowing their levels? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that…