A child's backpack can cause serious health problems if it is not chosen carefully and worn properly. Chiropractors and physical therapists have reported a dramatic increase in child patients who suffer from back pain that can be directly linked to the use of backpacks. There … [Read more...] about Adjusting the Straps of Junior’s Backpack for Safety
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Amazon Kindle or Sony?
Kindle and Sony have been competing for a few years as to who has the best e-book reader on the market. Both e-book readers are equally wonderful in their own way. They are priced relatively similar as well. Both e-book readers offer E-ink technology which reduces eye strain and … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle or Sony?
Your Family’s Nutrition Make-Over
When you have a baby it is good for your baby to be chubby, but when you have a school aged child, chubby is not always a good thing. The problem is, many parents do not know if their child's weight is normal, or something that should be addressed.Because as kids grow their … [Read more...] about Your Family’s Nutrition Make-Over
Underweight, Overweight, What’s Normal?
Kids grow and develop at different rates, so often it can be difficult to determine if your child is at a normal weight. A baby who is born premature and is underweight can be an obese fourth grader if they are not living a healthy lifestyle. So, instead of comparing your child … [Read more...] about Underweight, Overweight, What’s Normal?
Diet and Exercise for Children
How important are diet and exercise for children? Kids will be kids right, so if you don't really teach them about it they'll find a way to do it anyway? As a parent it can be tricky to find a good way to help your child maintain a healthy diet and get them to exercise without … [Read more...] about Diet and Exercise for Children
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to