Scientists Say Delay Breastfeeding to ‘Improve’ Vaccine Potency

by Anthony Gucciardi Scientists are now recommending that mothers delay vital breastfeeding in order to ‘improve’ the effects of vaccinations, stating that consuming breast milk could hamper the potency of vaccinations such as the rotavirus injection. The authors state that the immune-boosting effects of breast milk could negatively affect the vaccine potency. Of course the authors [...]

Study: Kids Prefer More Color and Variety in Their Plate

By Dr. Ayala Brian Wansink is famous for his work on the psychology of eating and for popularizing terms such as “mindless eating” and “health halos.” His research has unveiled some of the many occasions in which environmental cues such as packaging, label claims and plate size influence our eating. There’s something particularly encouraging about Wansink’s findings. If [...]

Does Childhood Stress Stay with You for Your Whole Life?

By Jessica Ashley, Senior Editor, Parenting No matter how big the toothless smiles, how many toys are packed into the playroom, how perfect the family holiday photo seems, many children experience some kind of stress while they are growing up that one researcher says could stay with them into adulthood. “If a child has a pervasive sense of adversity [...]

Consistent Bedtime Routine is Important for Children’s Health

by Laurie Farwell Getting enough sleep is important for any child.  Infants and toddlers require lots of sleep to support their growth and development, and to keep them in good spirits.  School children need to get enough sleep to be alert in school.  And kids of all ages (as well as adults) require a certain [...]

Doctor: Parents should lose custody of obese kids

CHICAGO (AP) — Should parents of extremely obese children lose custody for not controlling their kids’ weight? A provocative commentary in one of the nation’s most distinguished medical journals argues yes, and its authors are joining a quiet chorus of advocates who say the government should be allowed to intervene in extreme cases. It has happened a [...]