• 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…

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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…