by Ian Shtulman | Jan 22, 2014 | Brain, Children, Concussion, Parenting, Sports
Athletics can be an exciting way for children and teenagers to be involved in extracurricular activities. While many parents revel in their child’s successes, they probably also fight the fear of injury looming with every practice and game. One of the most...
by Ian Shtulman | Nov 25, 2013 | Baby, Children, Exercise, Healthy Lifestyle, Parenting, Pregnancy
A few months ago a photo posted online caused quite the uproar. The photo, a clearly pregnant woman participating in the intense exercise program Crossfit, raised concerns from doctors and criticism from other moms. While most women are encouraged to be physically...
by Ian Shtulman | Aug 23, 2013 | Brain, Children, Development, Parenting
According to research presented at a University of Notre Dame symposium, some of the social practices and cultural beliefs regarding modern parenting may hinder brain development in children. Notre Dame Professor of Psychology, Darcia Narvaez, a specialist in moral...
by Ian Shtulman | May 20, 2013 | Children, Colic, Migraines
A baby screaming for three hours a day, three days a week, for at least three weeks (the definition of colic) does not make for a happy new family. A baby with colic is frustrating to say the least. While most conventional medical treatment focus on the digestive...
by Ian Shtulman | May 16, 2012 | Children
Over the past few decades, the number of children with developmental, behavioral, or emotional problems has skyrocketed. Scientists are unsure of the cause and have spent most of their time and money searching for a genetic cause – a search that has proved...
by Ian Shtulman | Dec 19, 2011 | Children, Diet, Parenting
Honey Smacks, the sweet breakfast cereal with the lovable frog, contains more sugar (19 grams) per cup than a Twinkie (18 grams)! Earlier this year, the Interagency Working Group on Food Marketed to Children proposed voluntary guidelines for cereal nutrition, which...
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