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This question is one that has many differing opinions as to what is best. It seems like now a days parents are able to control or "spy" on just about any activity their child takes an interest in. Computers now have parental controls that can either block sites completely or give parents a report on what sites their children have been visiting. Unfortunately there are ways around the system. In the not to recent past a young girl comm… Continue

When I was pregnant with both of my children I belonged to many pregnancy boards. One of the questions that inevitably was asked was, "Are you going to speak with your doctor about when the umbilical cord should be clamped?" Umbilical cords for the most part were clamped almost immediately. Many doctors believed that early clamping could reduce the risk of mother's bleeding to death. Recently scientists have been questioning the risks that early clamping may have on newborns. Some recent studi… Continue

Next week the American Academy for Pediatrics is bringing awareness to the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases. One of the best resources available on the AAP's website is a list of FAQ's about vaccines that are answered in an audio format. Some of the questions that are answered include, "Why pediatricians use combination vaccines?", "Why the flu vaccine is now recommended for children 6 months to 18 years?" and… Continue

Newsweek is featuring an article on a new picture book that aims to explain to children why mommy is getting plastic surgery. Some of the surgeries mentioned in the book include tummy tucks, breast augmentation, and nose jobs. The book explains, "how mommy will soon be 'prettier', and shows where the bandages will be, and the finished product". The book came about after a plastic surgeon saw mother's bringing their children into plastic sur… Continue

If you are concerned about childhood obesity you might be interested in reading this PR Web article about a petition that National Action Against Obesity.com is launching against the YMCA of America. While the petition is directed at YMCA, the goal of the petition is to eliminate junk foods from ALL daycares, child care, and preschool centers. The article gives statistics that include: By 2015 75% of America's pop… Continue