9 out of 10 teens are aware that texting and driving is a dangerous combination.The problem is, however, that 9 out of 10 teens also engage in the potentially-lethal practice.Thats the big shocker from the results of a new online survey of teenage drivers sponsored by Seventeen magazine and the AAA auto club. The survey of 1,999 teens ages 16 to 19 was conducted this past May.Teens do continue to drive distracted even when they recognize the...more
A mommy makeover is a series of plastic surgery procedures meant to restore the figure of women after childbirth.The stigma of plastic surgery has come and gone. No longer is it the hobby of rich socialites or vain movie stars. Cosmetic procedures are as common today as spa weekends and the patient is more likely to be your neighbor than anything else. Part of this trend towards plastic surgery that appeals to everyone is a fantastic new series...more
When September rolls around, I look like any other haggled parent standing in the checkout with three kids. The shopping cart is filled with packs of pencils, note paper, crayons, markers and tissues."Why do we need to buy tissues for school?" my kindergartener asked last year.I pictured a whole class of five-year-olds with runny noses and was tempted to reply, "So kids won't use their sleeves." But I chose the logical, "For when your nose is runny."My neighbor claimed it would be a busy year when she found out I'd have one in kindergarten, one in first grade and one in middle school. But not busy enough, I thought, and again resisted the urge to let her know that I was wondering what my fifth-grader would be needing for school this year.My fifth-grader, Daniel, never passed fourth grade. Or third, or even first. He didn't get a school supply list. Instead he got a kit from the hospital with syringes and bandages, all very sterile.On Memorial Day Weekend, 1996, Daniel was three and diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. After eight months of treatments, surgeries, prayers and hope, this bald-headed kid, who acknowledged he was a "Brave Cookie," was ready to be a cancer survivor. But a staph...more
One day, I was looking for gift suggestions for my nieces and nephews online. I was amazed how children's toys and gadgets have evolved from my generation to the generation these days. I ended up purchasing compact discs and books about vegetable-characters teaching children about God. I thought these are great alternatives to violent...more
Attention deficit/Hyperactive disorder is a behavioral disorder which constitutes to hyperactivity and attention seeking in children. Close to 3% to 5% of children are affected with this ailment worldwide, out of which 2% to 16% are school going children. The frequency of boys being affected by it is three times more often as compared to girls...more
Statistics indicate that about 40 million people are blind all over the world. Especially in the developed countries, this number is growing everyday and there is very limited equipment to respond to this problem. Almost half the cases are caused by cataract and most of the rest is by conditions that can be easily avoided. Joining forces with its partners, the Child Vision Campaign aims at preventing blindness and restoring sight by providing support to the programs that are run locally in the under-served communities. The program lays emphasis on service, research and evaluation of means that are community based and that provide high quality eye-care and cataract operations. The program also works to make these services accessible and affordable to all the people of these communities.The Child Vision Campaign was conceptualized based on the combined experience and visions of the partners with the motto of greatly reducing blindness in children and to encourage healthy vision. Almost 500,000 children become blind every year and a lot of these die in a span of one-two years of blindness. The reasons for them going blind are plenty. However, most of these can be prevented if proper...more
There is a green ogre in all of us!Shrek, the well-liked and warm and friendly green ogre from Dreamworks' Shrek series, has been a 3D hero favorite since 2001, but before turning out to be everyone's favourite green friend, Shrek was...more
Nowadays, almost everybody is entering into the world of internet. With the advent of technology, many adapted to how individuals behave on this time. The trend of fashions and what is now applicable to many, will really dominate anywhere. Today, you...more
In case, you're trying to conceive a baby boy, you should know that there are several things that you can do at home to help you accomplish this goal. These things are not that difficult, but they do require planning, patience, a bit of...more
I am sure that you are wishing to know how to get a baby boy and are ready for parenthood. Well, there are certain methods which if followed do increase your chances of having a baby boy but, note, the keyword is 'increase' and not...more
Numerous kids are falling for custom silly bandz. These bands come with different colors, sizes, and designs which make kids go crazy about it. What makes custom silly bandz salable is that these come in very affordable prices. For...more
When we think of a natural remedy for ADHD, we usually probably think of a few herbs or a few homeopathic elements which can calm a hyperactive and restless child down. But that is only part of the story.Actually, a natural remedy for...more