Archive for August, 2008

Why Is My Child Being Bullied?

A Fresh Look At Schooling: The Role Of Competition (Part 1 of 3)Competition in schools is used as a method to motivate students. However, competition is not a very effective academic motivator, particularly for young students at the elementary and middle school level; if it was, we would have more students experiencing success.

Why Is My […]

Fitness as a Means of Developing Youth Athletes

Fitness as a Means of Developing Youth AthletesThere are many factors that make up a quality athlete. Some factors are unchangeable genetic factors. Others require years of work on skills and knowledge of the sport.

Transitioning to solid foods?
For infants and children with food allergies, transitioning to solid foods can be tricky. I recently helped write […]

Jardine recall parents: anyone out there in San Diego county?

Allergy Advocacy Update: Good news for Maine FamiliesWonderful news for allergy parents in the state of Maine. I just found out that, according to a bill signed by Governor Baldacci on April 11, 2008, insurance coverage is now required for amino acid-based formula like Neocate in Maine!
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The Blending Of Families: Still Yours And Mine

Gina Clowes of AllergyMoms.com: My Story Gina Clowes is the founder of AllergyMoms.com. We would like to thank her for guest blogging for us and sharing her family’s allergy story.
Note: This article was originally written for Health Central: My AllergyNetwork.com. To view the article there, click here.
When my husband and I decided to have kids, […]

Airlines + Food Allergies = Stress?

Airlines + Food Allergies = Stress?
Lets face it. Traveling with children at anytime can be a little stressful. The planning, packing and pricing is hard! Add a child with allergies, and even the coolest, most collect supermom can get a little stressed.
Of course, stories like this one dont help:
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Guest Blog: Evas Story

Guest Blog: Evas StoryWe would like to thank Chris Kozimor for guest blogging for us and sharing her family’s allergy story.
Before I became a mother, I had heard all the stories of how hard it is to have a baby and how you dont get any sleep. So when my daughter, Eva, was born and […]

The Recruiting Process: How to Protect and Help Your Athlete

Nutritional Management for GERD
Yesterday, I came across an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal on the increasing number of babies being diagnosed and treated for GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). According to the article, a few years ago, most of the symptoms were put off as colic. To read the whole article, click here.
As a […]

The Post Kindergarten Blues: What To Know To Help Your Little One Start First Grade


A Fresh Look At Schooling: The Role of Homework (Part 2 of 3)

A Fresh Look At Schooling: The Role of Homework (Part 2 of 3)People don’t get better at dealing with unhappiness, failure and disappointment because they were deliberately exposed to difficulties as youngsters. To the contrary, it is one’s experience with success, affirmation and unconditional acceptance that helps kids deal constructively with later frustration and failure.

Creating Balance In A Child’s Life

Measles OutbreakSince January 2008, there have been 64 cases of measles reported in nine states in the U.S. That may seem like a small number, but it’s actually the highest number for the same period of time since 2001. Currently outbreaks.

Eczema Is Surprisingly Tricky
The other nutrition specialists and I often hear stories from parents about […]