Parenting & Family Focus

Cookie Monster or Veggie Monster

Nov 4th, 2009 | By Kimberly Fox | Category: Nutrition Spotlight, Parenting & Family Focus

Sesame Street is getting ready for their 40th season starting November 10th with a revamp of the show and lots more memories to come. But one of the big questions on everybody’s minds is “Who is the veggie monster?”
The the new season will reportedly feature lots of celebrities including First Lady Michelle Obama, new store [...]



Halloween Safety Tips

Oct 28th, 2009 | By Kimberly Fox | Category: Parenting & Family Focus

Halloween is a fun holiday for children and parents alike. Dressing up in scary or fun costumes, going to Halloween party’s and spooky haunted houses, and trick or treating is among everybody’s favorite memories.
It’s a horrible thought that someone would use this entertaining holiday to do abominable acts to unsuspecting children and adults, but those [...]



Autism May Be More Common Than Thought

Oct 5th, 2009 | By Jennifer Anderson | Category: Featured Health & Wellness, Parenting & Family Focus

In a new study published in Octobers edition of the publication Pediatrics it was suggested that the numbers of autism is much higher than previously thought.
Autism spectrum disorders are a group of neurodevelopmental conditions, including autism, Asperger, and pervasive developmental disorder. Symptoms including poor social interaction, difficulty with communication and repetitive behaviors.
The new study indicates [...]