Hot dogs have been under attack because of their inclusion of sodium nitrites, a questionable additive that’s also used in many luncheon meats, ham, and other cured meat products. This additive prevents botulism, food poisoning, and gives a reddish color to the products it’s used in. • Nitrites in large doses can be toxic, but […]
Some books on toilet training emphasize a reward system. Now many parents feel strongly that any material reward is wrong or inappropriate when a child is learning basic behavior. Others don’t object at all. And some object only to the use of sweets. The biggest concerns of those offering rewards is, “how and when do
How to feed a newborn is something every new mother must think about. There are some definite advantages to breast feeding that you might want to consider if you’re trying to decide. • It’s the perfect food for your baby. It’s fresh and readily available. Your milk doesn’t have to be warmed up. It’s cheap.
The report card is an important part of a child’s life, an affirmation of effort, even if the grades aren’t the greatest. If you think back to your school days, you’ll probably remember a few cards that you worried about and others you were especially proud of. ⢠Remember that your child’s grades are theirs,
What is there that makes you madder than finding out that your child is being pestered by a bully at the bus stop? Most frustrating is the fact that if it’s serious, physical bullying, it’s best to just stand by and let your child handle the situation. However, here are some suggestions about how you
The school bus rules might be the first piece of homework your child brings home, and the school bus might be the first mode of public transportation he or she takes alone. It’s important that rules be followed for everyone’s safety, and for the sanity of the bus driver. ⢠Do discuss procedures and rules
One of the nicest things you can do for your children is to help them develop an interest in music. It can be a delight for them all of their lives. First, expose your children to music of all kinds, right from infancy. Experts today tell us that even unborn babies can hear and often
Learning to use the library is a true lifetime skill. Do start early. Get your child his or her own library card to be responsible for; it’s a very adult thing to do. • Help your child become acquainted with the librarian and the services offered by the library, such as reserving books, using computers,
One of the hardest things about giving medicine to small children is getting it all down. Don’t try putting it into a bottle or a glass of juice. You won’t know how much a child has taken if all the liquid is not drunk. ⢠You can use an eye dropper or vitamin dropper, or
One of the hardest things about giving medicine to babies is getting it all down. Don’t try putting it in a bottle of juice or formula. You won’t know how much the baby has received if all the liquid is not taken. ⢠Give a baby liquid medicine in a nipple; it will be sucked
