January 2011
Teens Active in Sports May Be Less Sexually Active
January 13, 2011 by Erin
Today’s post is written by Kim Slaughter. Kim is a full-time research administrator while finishing her Master of Public Administration degree in nonprofit management and health services administration. She also serves as vice-president and development... Continue reading...
P.E. Class: An Endangered Species?
January 12, 2011 by Erin
I have fond memories of physical education. Dodge ball , kick ball, basketball and jump rope before I was old enough to realize it was killer cardio. But these days, even though obesity is on the rise, it is reportedly easier than ever for kids to skip... Continue reading...
Tips for Packing Healthy Lunches for Kids
January 11, 2011 by Erin
Most of us know the basics of good nutrition: Say yes to whole foods and say no to processed “foods.” But once kids get involved—picky eaters that they can be—it can be a little challenging to feed them healthy lunches and snacks that... Continue reading...
The Parental Learning Curve: Poop-o-Mania 2010
January 10, 2011 by Erin
I like to think I have a brain cell or two floating around in my head. But my daughter has proven that this may not be the case as she puts me through my first semester of Parenting School. My courses have included Living With No Sleep, Diapering for... Continue reading...
Bald Babies Are Beautiful!
So, have you heard of Baby Bangs? They are these ridiculous headbands that have hair so that your baby doesn’t look bald. I guess they’re supposed to make it easier to distinguish a boy from a girl, cover that unsightly baldness, and um, look... Continue reading...
How Private Is Your Placenta?
A nursing student posts a picture of a placenta on Facebook. What happens next? Uproar. Mayhem. Expulsion from the nursing program. And now, my discussion of placentas! Yay! The four students tied to the placenta pictures (har har. Or should I say “yuck... Continue reading...
It’s Never Too Late to Set New Year’s Resolutions
I’m usually on top of New Year’s Resolutions, with detailed plans for what I want to accomplish in the year. This year, I only came up with one because Jenn wrote me an email asking for one for a New Year’s post she was working on.... Continue reading...
Entering the No-Cry Zone: Tips for Flying with a Baby
January 3, 2011 by Erin
I’ve never been afraid to fly. Sure, I’m always glad when the airplane touches down, and I’m not a huge fan of turbulence, but I’m not a nervous flier. Add a 4-and-a-half-month-old baby to the mix? Oh, I was terrified. My husband... Continue reading...
