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Dealing with Defiant Children in Public Places

This last month while working at the Farmer’s Market I have witnessed several incidents where parents had no idea of how to deal with their child’s defiance effectively. The result … Continue reading

July 22, 2007 · 4 Comments

The Male menoPorsche

Kerre Woodham’s opinion piece Don’t blame us for men’s midlife crises published in the New Zealand Herald today made me howl. The midlife crisis men she describes, as well as, … Continue reading

July 21, 2007

On Breastfeeding

Breasts are for feeding babies and that’s why mammals are equipped with them. Breastfeeding babies accompany their mothers everywhere they go until they are weaned. However, the dairy industry and … Continue reading

July 6, 2007 · 4 Comments

Sexualizing Young Girls

It’s a big topic of discussion among researchers. A 2007 report from the American Psychological Association compiled the findings of myriad studies, showing that the sexualization of young women and … Continue reading

June 27, 2007 · 2 Comments

Allergy Protection for Children: The Mediterranean Diet

A “Mediterranean” diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax. The researchers assessed the dietary habits, … Continue reading

June 22, 2007
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