Archive for June, 2009
FDA Considering Use of Atypical Anti Psychotics For Children
The FDA is considering the use to atypical anti-psychotics for children and young teens. These medications are usually reserved for adults with mental disease as a last ditch effort, mainly due to the side effects of the medications. Zyprexa, one of the listed medications under consideration, causes weight gain that can lead very easily into [...]
Parenthood, 16 and Pregnant
You never really know how you are going to handle parenthood until you are knee deep in it. At least this is true of myself and a few other parents I know. It’s hard to imagine what raising a child when I was 16 or so would be like, not impossible, but understandably difficult. [...]
Predators on Parenting Websites?
It’s no secret that there are child predators online. Are they using parenting websites though to get to your children through you? This article says, in no uncertain terms, that yes they are. It makes sense, one would guess from the logic of it. Many parents do use these websites, and many have posted and [...]
To Vax or Not To Vax That is the Only Question
There are many issues parents face, but none as able to touch off heated debate like vaccinations. Both sides of the argument are understandable from a certain point of view. No one wants to expose their children to something than can potentially harm them in any way.
Bribing Up Baby
Last night before brushing my daughter’s teeth, I bribed her. Although she’s normally pretty good with letting me ‘help’ she’s also quite independent and wants to do it all herself, which has started an ‘argument’ (well, as much of an argument you can have with a not-quite 2 year old).
