Breakthrough Study Links Childhood Diabetes to a Common Virus Italian researchers have made an exciting discovery suggesting a common virus may lead to Type 1 diabetes in children. Studying 112 diabetic children aged two to six, they found evidence of enterovirus pancreatic infection in 83% of them, compared to just 7% in healthy children.Enterovirus is the second-most common virus in North America next to the common cold. It's a small...more
The Curious Craze of Calling Cards for Children At first it seems like a preposterous notion. Whatever happened to the days when you bumped in to little Johnny's mum or Gran at the school gates and she happily agreed that your grandchild could bring Johnny round to yours for tea anytime he fancied, while she meantime reminded the child to mind his manners when he was about it?Gone, baby gone...These days kids come with their own calling...more
A Pokey "Ex" Could End Up in The "Pokey" If They Refuse To Bring Your Kids Back On Time Last week's column outlined what to do if your "ex" doesn't return your children at the time identified in your court order. In many cases, these delays are neither intentional nor malicious, but the product of poor time management. However, some ex-mates remain angry long after the divorce, venting their displeasure at every opportunity, and the weekly "hand-off" is an easy venue for making your life miserable.As pointed out last week, you have a remedy if your "ex" willfully violates the schedule in your court order. Take your case to the police. It is a felony violation of Section 565.156 of the Missouri Revised Statues punishable by up to four years in the pokey.Involving the police usually solves the problem, if the police will intervene on your behalf. Sometimes, though, they are reluctant to step into what they see as a squabble between private parties, not realizing that their reluctance emboldens the recalcitrant spouse to push the envelope further. Just recently, a mother asked me what she should do about her former spouse who hasn't returned her children...more
Christmas season is currently in the air. It is time to offer gifts as soon as again, sing some carols, design the Christmas tree, and get ready a festive dinner. But most significantly, it is the time when we have to believe of ways to make our kids pleased. As it may be mentioned, Christmas is their time with the yr. It's just vital that we allow...more
Christmas season is by now in the air. It's time to offer gifts once as soon as more, sing some carols, style the Christmas tree, and put together a festive dinner. But most importantly, it's the time once we have to have to believe of ways to create our youngsters happy. As it continues to be said, Christmas is their time with the year. It's just...more
The V Reader Animated Book – Will It Help Your Kids' Reading Ability? The V Reader Animated Book or e-Book is a toy that allows interactive fun learning for kids aged 3 to 7 years and encourages their imaginations while they learn to read and add to their vocabulary.First up don't worry about this toy breaking, as it's been built to put up with all the knocks and hits it's bound to encounter in the hands of our youngsters – I.e. it's built to last – the rubberized edges give a good deal of protection here.Click here for more info about the V Reader Animated BookThis is interactive so pictures, animation and sound are the main ingredients and for that you need a story cartridge, one of which is is included and is more than enough to keep your youngsters engaged for a long time. If you need more story cartridges they're about $20 each, but the makers, V-tech, are going to introduce a ways of downloading free books in an Amazon Kindle like manner, so your initial investment in the toy definitely has a future.These downloads are achieved by using the included USB cable connected to a computer, obviously an adult will need to do this.The sounds and graphics are great...more
Ways to control Child Obesity Through Proper Diet Proper nutrition is important for desired growth and development of child's body and mind. At the same time certain amount of physical activity is also essential. But now children are more...more
Financial Aid for the Children from Needy Families Government care for the children from needy familiesOpportunity to apply for the financial aid is the part of the government program No Child Left Behind. The payment for the education may...more
Moving can be a tremendous task and very stressful on its own. It can be even more stressful if you have to worry about your children and how they will make the transition between your old town and the new.It is very important to consider your...more
Parents and teachers, alike, are usually trying to find ways to keep children occupied. Though television and movies can be educational, it is best to try and vary youngster's activities and keep them moving and using their minds for creativity and...more
Kids pretend play is very important, especially in the early years of their development. Pretend play offers many different advantages and benefits to your child. One of them is that it sparks their imaginations. Whether it is playing with doll...more
When to Conceive a Boy Baby: The Optimal Time To Get Pregnant With A Son If you've found this article, I have to assume that you are trying to have a son and you already suspect that you should have intercourse during a specific time in your...more