Friday, September 18, 2015

Is My Newborn Normal?

newborn baby

To help prepare you for those first hours, days, and weeks of life, here's a head-to-toe guide to newborn health.



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/infant-development-9/is-my-baby-normal?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Expert Q&A: Losing the Baby Weight

For expert advice on how to lose baby weight the healthy way, WebMD turned to Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD; a dietitian; author of Expect the Best; mom of three daughters; and an expert in pregnancy, lactation and kids' nutrition.



From: http://www.webmd.com/diet/expert-qa-losing-baby-weight?src=RSS_PUBLIC

No-Nonsense Napping Guide for Toddlers

baby sleeping

Experts explain why toddlers need naps and share tips for getting toddlers to sleep.



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/no-nonsense-napping-guide-for-toddlers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Parenting by Your Toddler's Personality Type

Mother and two sons

Experts share tips for parents on how to handle the different personality types of toddlers.



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/parenting-by-your-toddlers-personality-type?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Time In or Time Out for Disciplining Toddlers

Mother / Daughter

We ask top child-raising experts about the pros and cons of using timeouts.



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/disciplining-toddlers?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Secretary Vilsack Announces Appointment of Karla Thieman as USDA Chief of Staff

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2015 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today the appointment of Karla Thieman as Chief of Staff for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The position was recently vacated by Brian Baenig.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2015/09/0262.xml&contentidonly=true

Road Trip Tips for Parents

Need a vacation from "Are we there yet?" Try these expert tips.



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/road-trip-parents?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Millions of students to get CPR training

26 states now require high school students to learn CPR, and for some families it's already paid off

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/millions-of-students-to-get-cpr-training/

Half of U.S. high school students to learn CPR

New York becomes the latest state to require the life-saving skill for graduation

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/half-of-u-s-high-school-students-will-learn-life-saving-cpr/

Daytime Napping Linked to Diabetes Risk

woman sleeping

Being sleepy and taking long naps during the day are both tied to higher odds of getting type 2 diabetes, a new review suggests. WebMD has the details.



From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/news/20150918/daytime-napping-sleepiness-diabetes?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Brain disease found in 87 deceased NFL players

Researchers say data provides more evidence of the link between head trauma in football and long-term brain deterioration

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/brain-disease-found-in-87-deceased-nfl-players/

USDA Week In Review September 18



From: USDA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZp1HY_SXz4

Toddler Discipline: Effective and Appropriate Tactics

toddler reaching

They don't call them the "terrible twos" for nothing. Here are discipline tactics that help make life easier for you and your toddler.



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/7-secrets-of-toddler-discipline?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Tackling Toddler Sleep Problems

toddler sleeping

WebMD explains common toddler sleep problems, how much sleep toddlers really need, and how to conquer bedtime with your toddler.



From: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/guide/tackling-toddler-sleep-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC