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Good bacteria relieves colic

Date Posted: Sep-01-2010

Probiotics are "healthy bacteria" that live in your digestive system, where they help digest food, fight bacteria that cause bowel infections and diarrhea, and prevent harmful bacteria from moving from the bowel into the bloodstream. Healthy bacteria are found naturally in your gut, and you can replenish your supply by eating foods rich in probiotics, such as yogurt, tempeh and kefir.

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Kids have energy, not necessarily ADHD

Date Posted: Sep-01-2010

Close to 1 million children in the United States and Canada have potentially been misdiagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- simply because they are the youngest, and therefore the most immature, in their kindergarten class. These children are significantly more likely to be prescribed behavior-modifying drugs such as Ritalin. Such inappropriate treatment is particularly troubling because of the unknown impacts of long-term stimulant use on children's health.

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Massaging your baby

Date Posted: Jul-20-2010

We all love to be touched, especially babies. Not only do we love being touched, we need to be touched. It is a known fact that human contact is vital to maintain a healthy balanced human being. For infants being touched, on a regular basis, is critical for their development. Massaging infants has been practiced forever.

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Baby Boosters - Loving, Gentle Touch

Date Posted: May-12-2010

The importance of physical contact never diminishes. Remembering the significance of touch is critical as it helps your child build confidence, feel loved and security. It makes you as a parent feel good too.

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Books help with linguistic development

Date Posted: May-12-2010

"Reading" a picture book with you gives your child exposure to the words for objects outside her immediate experience, and nourishes not just her language, but her imagination as well. By reading books with you, as well as having a concentration and attention span rewarded, your child begins to associate words, language, and imagination with an emotionally pleasant and fun experience.

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Speech

Date Posted: May-12-2010

Your growing child's speech skills really life off during the "wonder years". She transforms from a cooing and babbling baby into a confident and articulate child who i s able to stand up in front of all her classmates and talk fluently about her recent family vacation.

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Understanding communicative beginnings

Date Posted: May-12-2010

Infants and young children have the ability o understand language. Even very young babies understand the tone of voice, and therefore the emotional content, if not words themselves. young babies pick up emotional cues, and may become distressed if they sense distress or anxiety in an adult; on the other hand, they are easily comforted by hearing soothing or reassuring sounds.

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Eating out with your little one

Date Posted: Mar-12-2010

Got a little cabin fever? Miss going out for a meal? Bring baby along. It can be easy and loads of fun.

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EC support

Date Posted: Mar-12-2010

Through my Diaper Free Baby forum, someone posted a great reference site. I started to read through this site and after some review, I have to say I think it is an inspirational and very helpful resource.

www.tribalbaby.org

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Sleeping safely

Date Posted: Mar-12-2010

Tips on helping avoid crib death and safely co-sleeping

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