As a mom, I know I have uttered that sentence thousands of times. Maybe millions. As my kids have gotten older, there has been less need to say it, except when someone in our house is sick.
While washing hands is not a guarantee that the illness will be contained to one person, it definitely helps. In our household, it usually is one of the kids who gets sick. So, once there is a fever or a stomach ache or headache present, I usually begin to remind everyone to wash their hands. Additionally, the sick person is given a towel
Splinter Removal in 4 Easy Steps
by MPK April 9th, 2010 | Children's Health, First Aid, Injuries
The arrival of spring brings children to the outdoors, and the return of warmer temperatures often means that these children will be outside barefoot and not covered from neck to ankles in clothing. It also means there's a greater likelihood of hiking and camping. Be prepared for your camping trip, not only with good blankets and a tent, but also first aid supplies.
If your child receives a cut or scrape, an adhesive bandage will help, but splinters need a little more attention. Although the cries of your child may tempt you to delay removing the splinter, it is
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If your child receives a cut or scrape, an adhesive bandage will help, but splinters need a little more attention. Although the cries of your child may tempt you to delay removing the splinter, it is
Vitamin Focus: B
by Louise March 31st, 2010 | Vitamins
There are 8 different B Vitamins: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12. You might be familiar with that list of numbers; have you ever wondered why it had gaps? There are, in fact, substances, which were once thought to be vitamins, that fill these gaps. However, many of these "vitamins" had no nutritional value for humans or no reason to intake them, which betrays the definition of a vitamin (a substance essential in minute amounts for normal growth and activity of the body). For example, B4 (adenine) and B8 (adenosine monophosphate) are both synthesized by the body, which
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Your Next Grocery List
by Kendall Ryan March 30th, 2010 | Children's Health, Diet, Nutrition
It is Saturday morning; that time of the week. You dread it because this means trying to plan out the week’s dinners (which is nearly impossible with two working parents and active children, in my opinion). Anyway, it is time to make the list so let me give you a head start.
1. Start with your staple fruit and vegetables:
2. Starch to accompany your veggies
3. Bread
4. Breakfast
5. Lunch
6. Snack
7. Dinner (Two Options)
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1. Start with your staple fruit and vegetables:
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Bananas
- Lettuce
- Celery
- Tomatoes
- String beans
- Spinach
2. Starch to accompany your veggies
- Potatoes
- Corn
3. Bread
- White
- Whole Wheat or 12 Grain
4. Breakfast
- Carnation Instant Breakfast
- Multi-Grain Cheerios
- Special K Cereal Bars
5. Lunch
- Boar’s Head Turkey
- Land O Lakes American Cheese
- Yogurt
- Bear Naked Granola
6. Snack
- Quakers Apple Cinnamon Rice Cakes
- Reduced Fat Cheez-Its
- Pretzel Goldfish
7. Dinner (Two Options)
- Grilled Chicken, Organic
Try Walking for Weight Loss
by Abigail B. March 29th, 2010 | Diet, Exercise
Walking can help you lose weight and get in shape. One of the benefits of walking as an exercise is all you need to start is a pair of sneakers and a place to walk! According to MSN.com, there are several great walking workouts ideal for weight loss. Some people may think you simply walk – not so. There actually are different ways to walk.
Someone new to walking may just wish to get used to walking on a regular basis before they try different types of walking. Adding in the regular habit of walking will help you
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Someone new to walking may just wish to get used to walking on a regular basis before they try different types of walking. Adding in the regular habit of walking will help you