Poison on the Playground “It is an uncanny thought that this lurking poison (arsenic) is everywhere about us, ready to gain unsuspected entrance to our bodies from the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe.” – Karl Vogel, 1928 Arsenic has been used since 3,000 B.C. for various medicinal and …
“I put on some good music, grab my cleaning supplies, bags and boxes. I start in the kitchen, pulling everything out of the cabinets, cleaning them inside and out, drying them and laying new paper. Then it’s on to the walls. I clean them, dust the fans, then the counters, the stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, then …
Going the Full Nine Like a pitcher throwing a complete game, the man who tends to his partner effectively throughout pregnancy does not accomplish the feat by chance. It results from a combination of knowledge, skill, anticipation and resilience. Here are some tips to help you make her feel cared for from the first hint …
Four years ago, I miscarried at 12 weeks. I sat in my OB’s office insisting this loss wasn’t nature’s way of handling an unviable arrangement of chromosomes. Citing my nagging intuition, I asked to be tested for autoimmune disorders, which I’d read could cause miscarriage. My OB kindly and patiently convinced me doing the necessary …
According to the song, going to Grandma’s house used to be as easy as riding “over the river and through the woods.” Nowadays, the trek could easily include long plane flights, passport checkpoints and customs agents. International travel has become commonplace in today’s society, and there’s no reason why a traveling lifestyle should be abandoned …
Springtime is prime time for insect bites and stings. Though most bites itch briefly and resolve themselves quickly, some bites can cause illness or allergic reactions, which can be dangerous. You should know what to look for and, more important, how to protect your little ones from getting bitten in the first place. Most insect …
With the divorce rate increasing steadily over the past 10 years, it’s no surprise that children must learn to adjust to living with one parent while “visiting” the other. Whether justified or not, 84 percent of custody battles are decided in favor of the mother. Where does this leave Dad? “The feeling of being an …
Get ready for some inspiration! Decorating a child’s room can be loads of fun, and we’ve packed this feature full of ways to spark your creativity. You don’t have to be an artist or professional designer to make a fantasy room come true for your child – all it takes is some ingenuity and enthusiasm. …
Travel on the Cheap Summer vacation: The words bring to mind long days at the beach, dips in the pool, amusement park visits and more. Of course, the fun and relaxation that is supposed to come with vacation always seem to be prefaced by the stress of planning the darned thing year after year. Perhaps …
When navigating the rough and rocky road of assisted reproductive therapy (ART), it’s nice to have a spotlight illuminating the path. Think of the ultrasound as your personal spotlight, shedding light into areas that have been, until recently, shrouded in darkness and mystery. For many who have struggled with infertility, ultrasounds, both vaginal and abdominal, …