Treatment Reviews and Parenting Tips for Children with Eating Disorders

When our daughter developed an eating disorder, I explored treatments extensively. She was treated using a variety of methods. Here are our successes, failures and lessons learned about treatments and parenting tips for children and teens with anorexia, bulimia and bulimarexia. Read more

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder-DSM-V PTSD for Non-Combat Emotional Issues

PTSD Diagnosed for Non-Combat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Experiences Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD has been called 'combat fatigue' and 'shell shock' in times past. PTSD is usually associated with military personnel and combat experiences. PTSD can also be diagnosed for other stressful experiences. Read More

Back-to-School Shopping: Avoid Itchy, Stretch Clothing to Prevent Chafing and Rashes

Back-to-School Shopping: Clothing with Lycra, Spandex May Cause Allergic Reaction and Rash
Back-to-School shopping means outfitting children with comfortable clothing. Many styles of childrens' clothing are made with Lycra, spandex and other nylon fabrics. Stretch fabric may be comfy, but they can cause allergic reactions and rashes.
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Back-to-School Shopping: Backpack vs. Messenger Bag for School Supplies

Back-to-School Shopping: Backpack Vs. Messenger Bag for School Supplies
I've bought many school backpacks, messenger bags, totebags and book bags over the years. For the safest, most user-friendly school book bag, a backpack is better than the messenger bag. Here are backpack shopping considerations.
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L'il Critters Gummy Vites Multi-Vitamins No Artifical Colors or Flavors

L'il Critters Gummy Vites No Artificial Colors or Flavors Children's Multi-Vitamins
Multi-vitamins for kids: are they necessary? What about the added preservatives and artificial flavors that manufacturers use to attract kids? And all natural organic vitamins are great but pricey. How about inexpensive healthy L'il Critters Gummy Vites?
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When Should Children Begin to Use Deodorant or Antiperspirant

When Should Children Begin to Use Deodorant and Antiperspirant?
The first signs of puberty is the growth of pubic hair. During puberty, girls will also begin to perspire more heavily. Chemical changes in puberty cause body odor. This can be terribly embarrassing for children, especially girls.
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Treating Depression: Participating in Your Own Recovery

Treating Depression: Participating in Your Own Recovery
We say in psychology that a person must be willing to 'participate in her own recovery'. A depressed person must see that he needs help, get treatment and do what it to get healthy. Sadly, this is often what a depressed person cannot do.
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Understand Adolescent Brain Development: Lack of Fear; Thrill Seeking

Understanding Adolescent Brains; Lack of Fear Means Need for Excitement
Adolescent brains have adult capacity but lack the restraint that comes with age. The brain of a teenager has developed intellectually, but doesn't understand cause and effect and consequences. This leads to a need for excitement and danger.
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Understanding Depression and Emotional Suffering

Understanding Depression, Emotional and Physical Pain: Mind-Body Connections
I'm a special education teacher certified in emotional impairment. I have a degree in psychology. I've read almost every book on depression self-help. I've also battled depression and it's my own experience with depression that has taught me the most.
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Children and Yoga in the Classroom: Foster Fitness and Learning

Yoga in School Classroom: Stretching and Breathing for Healthy Body, Healthy Mind In school classrooms, we often put the cart before the horse. Before we can educate a child's mind we must tend to his bodily needs. A tired, hungry, uncomfortable child does not learn well. Using yoga stretching fosters learning. Read More

Elementary School Health and Fitness Program: Kids Read and Ride

Kids Read and Ride: North Carolina Elementary Connects Exercise with Education in Fitness Initiative
Each year the nation's juvenile obesity level rises while fitness level decreases. Marvin M. Wade Elementary School in Winston-Salem Public Schools, North Carolina, has implemented a novel approach to fitness: 'Kids Read and Ride'.
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Healthcare Reform Bill Will Not Cover Abortions

No Public Funded Abortions in Health Care Reform Bill
The largest and loudest pro-life group has been the Catholic Church. The Conference of Catholic Bishops has ensured that in the recently passed universal health care reform bill, abortion is not covered.
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Egg Albumin Allergies Linked with PMS

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Symptoms: Egg Albumin Allergy in Adulthood
Egg (albumin) allergies are more common in children than in adults. Egg allergies often disappear after five years old. Adult onset egg allergies do occur. Mine began at 21. Egg allergy reactions are worse for me during PMS.

Abortifacient Birth Control Pills

Abortifacient Methods of Birth Control and Contraception
If you are pro-life and on birth control, please get the facts about the kind of contraceptive that you use. Some forms of the birth control pill are abortifacients. If you believe life begins at conception, please read this.
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Puberty, Teens and Parenting Health Help

Coping Skills for Dealing with Puberty in Teens
Puberty. Hormones. The pituitary gland has a lot to answer for. It steals away your precious infant and drops a snarling tornado of tears in her place. The poor parents are left shell-shocked in the wake of the storm.
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Restaurant Food: Diet and Health Issues

Restaurants: A Health Conscious Dieter's Worst Enemy
Dining out has always been a recipe for health and dieting disaster. If you're trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy eating habits, dining in restaurants can be your worst enemy.
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Back-to-School Eye Exam and Glasses from Wal-Mart

Back to School Eye Exam and Glasses from Wal-Mart
There's one oft-overlooked aspect of back to school preparation. We remember the school supplies, but forget the thing that can make or break school for a child. Good vision. Thank goodness for Wal-Mart Vision Center.
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Working Mom Guilt and Anxiety: Emotional Health Help

Working Mom Guilt and Anxiety Issues
Most moms struggle with feelings of guilt over their parenting. Whether mom has a job, homeschools, has a home business or is a SAHM, she listens to that monkey named 'guilt' on her back way too much.
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Health and Fitness Activities for Children

Health and Fitness Activities for School Children
As part of the national Healthy Lifestyles crusade, schools are able to apply for grants, based on their participation in national health initiatives. My favorite school health initiative is 'The Mileage Club'. Read on...

Deep Lamaze Breathing for Pain Management

Lamaze Breathing for Pain Management
Try Lamaze breathing as a coping strategy the next time you are in pain, under stress or in a difficult situation. Deep breathing will help you to think clearly and avoid panic. Deep breathing helps with pain management too.Read on...