Posts by mom2e

There has been great debate over whether to use whole language or phonics in teaching children how to read. Right now it seems that phonics is the way to go. I think that some kids learn better using the whole language approach,...

The reason I say this about the snack tray is that it is a really FAST way to provide healthy food. I, too, just don't have the time or energy to cook elaborate healthy meals!

I just made a post about snack trays that I make for my daughter (who is very picky). You might want to try that with your child. I take a muffin tin and fill it with super healthy snacks (tofu, avocado, walnuts, almonds, cheese,...

There was a thread a few weeks ago about snack trays and what to put in them. I've been making a tray for dd every day and she loves it! I had a problem at first keeping the cold stuff cold (cheese or whatever). What I do is I take...

I was not able to find any specific information on this. I would guess that if your toddler is not getting enough (calories), that he would start showing more interest in solid food. A healthy child will regulate himself that way. I...

I place more credibility in the New England Journal of Medicine than I do in www.alternative-doctor.com.

"A population-based study of measles, mumps and rubella vaccination and autism Madsen et al, published in The New England Journal of Medicine Vol 347, Number 19, 7 November 2002." Here is the summary: A large,...

I am sorry to hear about your child's eczema. That can be a very frustrating condition to deal with. I'm sorry I don't have any recommendations on how to deal with that condition, but you might be able to find help on the Health and...

If the OP is trying to do all of her research and get both points of view, it will be helpful. Just because you don't like what the CDC says doesn't mean it is not a credible source of information.

Most of the people who post on this board are against vaccination. In my opinion, they rely on inaccurate information in making their decision. It is information that appeals to those who want to live a more "natural"...