What Are The Popular Baby Names

Have you ever wondered which are the popular baby names?
Have you ever wondered what baby names were popular the year you were born?
Did you know the Social Security Administration keeps a record of the popular baby names?
They do, and they have a record of popular baby names that goes back to 1879.
Just go to their [...]

May 12, 2008 | Filed Under Archives, Infants and Children, Parenting | 2 Comments

BMI, Blood Tests, Breakfast and Breast Feeding

On December 3, 2007, NBC aired a broadcast with regard to childhood obesity.
Four of the issues discussed were:
1) Getting a BMI (body mass index) test on your child.
This test determines if your child is over or underweight, or if they fall in the obese category.
2) Have your child screened [...]

December 5, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, Diet & Health, Infants and Children, Parenting | Leave a Comment

China Toy Recall - Will It Create A Shortage

The Mattel toy recall, combined with Fisher Price toy recall, also known as the China toy recall, has taken millions of toys off of store shelves.
The question remains, will the massive toy recall. create a shortage of toys for the holiday season?
The toys listed in the Mattel toy recall, the Fisher Price toy recall, and [...]

October 12, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, Infants and Children, Recalls, Shopping | 2 Comments

Infant Cold Medicine Recall

Today (10/11/07) drug companies announced that they are recalling infant cold and cough medicines, due to the danger of overdose.
According to Rueters, infant cold and cough medicines that are being recalled from the U.S. market include:
Concentrated Infants’ TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold;
Concentrated Infants’ TYLENOL Drops Plus Cold & Cough;
PEDIACARE Infant Drops Decongestant (PSE); PEDIACARE Infant [...]

October 11, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, At Home, Infants and Children, Recalls | 1 Comment

Children With Autism - Help For Parents

Autism is nearing epidemic proportions, according to the guests who were on Larry King today (9/26/07). Larry King interviewed Jenny McCartney, Holly Robinson Peet, and Dr. Jerry Kartzinel.
Jenny McCarthy, Holly Robinson Peet and Dr. Jerry Kartzinel, all have children with autism.
Recently Jenny McCartney wrote a book about her experience in dealing with a child [...]

September 26, 2007 | Filed Under Archives, Infants and Children, Parenting | 4 Comments