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Archive for November, 2011
Energy Boost: Regular exercise will help combat your pregnancy from draining your energy. It will help you get through your daily, demanding schedule! By strengthening your cardiovascular system, you won’t tire as easily. With strong, toned muscles, you require less effort to engage in activities; whether it’s sitting through office meetings, or going grocery shopping! [...]
Both children and adults suffer from headaches from time to time, usually when they are sick, such as with a cold or the flu. Migraine headaches, once thought to be a problem only among adults, are now being diagnosed more and more in younger age groups. In fact, up to 5 percent of grade-school-aged children [...]
The winter weather has arrived! Whether you and your kids are cozying up at home, or braving the cold outdoors, don’t let the season snowball into a safety hazard. 10 tips to keep your kids protected: Be mindful of the sun. Just because the temperature feels frigid doesn’t mean the suns rays aren’t still shining down. [...]
The holidays are a time of celebration and families gathering together. An abundance of food is typically the centerpiece of all holiday festivities. For most people, the holiday goodies hold no risk (other than to your waistline!), but for expecting mothers, some common foods can be hazardous to both mom and baby. Here are some [...]
Children love to be helpers in the kitchen. Giving them an opportunity to shop for foods or pick out food for meals makes them feel special and they can enjoy preparing and serving food to their family. Here are some reasons to start cooking with your kids! 1. Cooking builds self-esteem. Helping in the kitchen helps [...]
During the fall and winter months, drinking an adequate amount of water can be easily overlooked due to cooler days and decreased activity levels. Here are some signs to help identify if you or your child is becoming dehydrated. Mild/Moderate Dehydration: Can be treated at home with increased fluids and rest. Chapped lips and a [...]
Can teachers affect the likelihood of a student being bullied or being a bully at school?
Posted By: Dr. Sears LEAN Team on November 03, 2011Bullying amongst children has taken a toll in many of our households and, as parents, there is only so much we can do to protect our own children against being the target of aggression at school. According to a recent study in Canada, teachers may actually affect the likelihood of a child being a bully [...]
