Archive for December, 2011
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Generation X-ers Overworked and Without Children
Generation X-ers Overworked and Without Children
Rumor has it that it’s the young whipper-snappers who are the most versatile, diverse, well-trained and adaptable future employees. These Generation Y-ers grew up with TVs in their rooms, laptops in their backpacks and a bevy of other technologies no generation before it ever had. But a new study by the Center for Work-Life Policy [...]
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Jaundice in Newborns
Jaundice in Newborns
Having a baby is one of the most joyous occasions in a person’s life. The baby comes out and moms and dads count their fingers and toes, wait for a strong cry, and declare the baby healthy. However, when tests are done in the hours after birth, many babies are diagnosed with jaundice. The March [...]
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My Life’s Journey, an Interview with Shannon Kuharik
My Life’s Journey, an Interview with Shannon Kuharik
Tell us more about yourself, your family, and your site: I am an almost 40 year old mom with 2 children. My 10-year-old son has Charcot-Marie-Tooth (falls under the umbrella of MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association)) and ADHD. I have a 7-year-old daughter with a learning difference and have been married for almost 13 years to [...]
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Recognizing Childhood Depression
Recognizing Childhood Depression
Depression in children, even among toddlers, is an increasingly recognized problem. An estimated 7 to 14 percent of children will experience an episode of major depression before the age of 15. (1) Joan L. Luby, M.D. a professor of child psychiatry at Washington University at St. Louis, has extensive research interest and experience in the [...]
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When Can a Baby Start Drinking Water and What Are the Dangers?
When Can a Baby Start Drinking Water and What Are the Dangers?
Drinking water is something you might not find dangerous for a baby. Water is a necessity for people to stay alive everyday. It keeps us hydrated and refreshed during a hot summer day. However, for a baby, water can be extremely unsafe. Experts recommend waiting at least six months before allowing your baby to drink [...]
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Mommy Digger, an Interview with Brynn A.
Mommy Digger, an Interview with Brynn A.
Tell us a little more about yourself. Digger is a nickname my husband lovingly gave me, like Grave Digger, the big truck that mows over everything. It’s a long story, but I thought it made a great name for my blog. What is Mommy Digger about? When and why did you choose to start your [...]
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“Letters to Ames” Blogger Rachael Kincaid
“Letters to Ames” Blogger Rachael Kincaid
Can you tell us a little bit about yourself, your family, and your blog? I’m a registered nurse , a musician’s wife, and a mom to a blended family of five kids. I’m the words behind Letters to Ames. I’ve been blogging off and on for eight years, covering everything from high school adventures to [...]