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 | 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...
by Ian Shtulman | Sep 26, 2011 | Children, Development, Parenting
Fast-paced, high-energy cartoons can be hazardous to the brain, according to a recent study in the journal, Pediatrics. The study measured the short-term attention and learning ability in 4-year-old children after watching just nine minutes of cartoons. Children...
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