Toxic Chemicals and Increase in Childhood Cancer

Since 1975 cancer in has increased in American Children especially childhood leukemia and brain cancer. At the same time, approximately 80,000 chemicals have been produced in the U.S. to create commonly-used products. These include known carcinogens such as asbestos, formaldehyde, lead, cadmium, trichloroethylene, and vinyl chloride, with practically no government oversight.

The use of toxic chemicals has risen considerably in the last 50 years. They are now at a point where they are just about everywhere in the environment. Although it is not clear exactly why childhood cancers are increasing, an extensive amount …

The Call of the Quest – An Intuitive Call to Story

Though I consider this month the dead of winter, it has been particularly warm these past few days, so my son and I spent a lot of time on the balcony doing our homeschooling.

This afternoon, he told me twice as he was waiting for me to come out there, that he had seen several geese. I promised we would look it up in our Animal Speakbook but then I began to read one of the stories on our agenda for today.

Within minutes, I, myself, heard the geese, …

Childhood Diabetes is Becoming More Common

When a child gets diabetes then it is named either juvenile diabetes or type 1 diabetes, most of the time. This disease causes the pancreas to not be able to produce insulin or affects the body’s ability to use the insulin it produces, correctly. Insulin is a chemical which allows the body to use starches, carbs and sugars. Kids who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes are also considered to be insulin-dependent. They will have to take insulin for the rest of their lives.

Type 2 diabetes is more common in adults over the …

Asthma Research

Asthma research is helping millions in the modern world. In the US alone, this disease gives nightmares to about 9 million children and 23.3 million men and woman.

Though the numbers are still on the rise, recent research seems to be the proverbial ray of hope that can end the woes of millions of sufferers across the world. Studies are being carried out in various parts of globe to understand and know the disease further.

Present-day treatments are exhausting, time consuming, and expensive. The diagnoses depend upon a number of trial and error methods. Until the time that …

A Northern Ireland Childhood – Patrick Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle

Patrick Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle is an unusual, highly original account of life in a Northern Ireland Catholic household. Written from the point of view of Paddy, the eldest son, aged ten, of the Clarke family, it draws the reader through a particular experience of childhood.

There is a child’s wonder at the new. There are strange facts about the world to be unearthed and challenges to face like a man. But when you are ten, there is also always the rock of parents, …

The use of CBD oil products is gaining popularity in the medical field. More people are embracing the products and enjoying the benefits. With more scientific studies and experiments shading more light on products, people are gaining confidence as time goes by. Here are the science-backed benefits of using CBD oil you should know.

Pain Management

Pain management is probably the primary benefit of using CBD oil products. Many healthcare practitioners urge people to embrace and use CBD oil to treat and manage pain. People struggling with chronic pain can benefit greatly as the product reduces inflammation. Pain management as …

Do Educational Toys Promote Early Childhood Development? (Developing Creativity, Part V)

Every child has within themselves the ability to be creative. It is important that parents recognize the value of their child’s creativity and pursue avenues as well as make every effort in helping their child to develop in this area of their lives. Creativity can be defined many ways but is basically the development of unique and special abilities and talents in your child. However, creativity goes beyond the mechanics of developing a skill in a particular area such as music, the arts and writing. It also involves the …

Causes of Childhood Obesity – Common and Uncommon Factors

Causes of childhood obesity are generally well known, not really a secret from anyone. However, there are some causes that people might not take into account. We all know about causes such as poor diet and lack of exercise, but genetics also plays a big role.

Diet and exercise fit under the lifestyles category. These are the two factors that everyone agrees on. However, there are also genetic factors, and even hormonal factors that can cause obesity.

Let’s take an in depth look at some of these causes.

A� Lack of …

Why Spending Time With a Child Is Best For Their Development

Back in the 1970’s a new catch-phrase was being tossed about in the United States: “Quality Time.” With the big changes in the American family and financial life, parents had less time to spend with their kids. So, in order to try to gloss over this loss, the idea of “quality time” was launched.

While it is better to spend some time in constructive activity with your child rather than spend no time at all, there is no replacement for spending “quantity time” with your child. Although the average …

A Childhood Remembered

What was it like growing up during World War II? As a child during those dark years, was it terrifying or just a big adventure? This is the subject of a new video, “A Childhood Remembered” in which Keith Johnson, who has lived in the Hertfordshire village of Kings Langley all his life, talks about growing up there in the 40s and 50s. He takes us to some of his favourite secret childhood places, Like the tunnel under the main Glasgow to London rail line where he recalls placing pennies on the line and watching the next …

Faith in the Child Development Stages

The last time I looked, a child is born with no preconceptions, preferences or prejudices. So what the heck happens on the way to – oh wait, I guess we adults have something to say about the outcome. It’s no surprise that the baby’s brain is much like a muscle that will develop according to the path that it is taken on by their parents, their teachers, and in the case of their faith, their spiritual leaders. A bicep is toned if it is exercised with light weight and many reps, increases in size …