Nutty Diet in Pregnancy: Asthma Risk?


As a vegetarian, who is madly in love with all kinds of nuts I found this study greatly disturbing. How much more do we have to alter our diets during pregnancy? How did kids in previous centuries even survive – their mothers didn’t know anything about correct nutrition and the right lifestyle? Yet, it’s better to be safe then sorry.

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Baby Milk Recommendations Changed


Once the baby reached his first birthday it is time to introduce a new (or old?) fun product: milk! But… which one? There is quite a selection. Actually, American Academy of Pediatrics just changed their guidelines regarding the introduction of milk into baby’s diet:

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Drugging our Children


Dr. Breggin interviewed by Michael Savage

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Does Background TV Make Kids Lose Focus?


Since we had our firstborn join the family watching TV became an impossible feat. Meanwhile, many parents find it comfortable enough to watch their favorite show while their little ones are playing nearby. Is it a safe practice?

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Encyclopedic Knowledge – Plants



The Autism Controversy


In case you have been following the controversy regarding children autism-related statements by Michael Savage, we are publishing a transcript of his audio comments regarding his opinions and beliefs.

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Experts’ Advice on Choosing and Using Sunscreens


A recent study has found that most of sunscreens available fail to provide the necessary protection. I have a few friends who prefer to forgo the sunblocks entirely out of fear for the dangerous chemicals that them might contain. How do you pick the sunscreen that actually works and that is not damaging?

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Teaching German: Resources


At this point, I don’t have much. I hope more materials will come from other parents.

Recommended dictionaries for German-English (and back) translation (thanks to MaryAnn for the links and wonderful tips!):

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Teach your baby to read – English