DEET functions to produce a vapor layer distasteful to mosquitoes. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that DEET should not be used on babies under the age of two months. Older children can use DEET concentrations up to 30%.

By itself raw milk does not kill pathogens. The cats died.

Active listening is an important skill which begins with giving your child your full attention. Put down your phone, book or laptop. Maintain eye contact and focus on your child.

Because of the vulnerability of children’s brains, it is necessary to become good digital parents and citizens. Policy makers and media companies need to be held accountable for protecting children in this digital age.

Dr. Markides is quoted saying that there is “a story in social science that support systems and strong families are conducive to good health and longevity”.

George Bernard Shaw said “we don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stopped playing”.

Hepatitis Prevention is key

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders are 100% preventable. There is no amount of any kind of alcohol during pregnancy that is risk free.

NASA will live screen the solar eclipse, so that a cloudy day will not foil your plans for viewing. You can also watch the live stream to see the total eclipse if you are not in the path of totality.

Memory is central to thinking or cognition, to the process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

If blood pressure remains high, medications might be needed with careful follow-up. Sometimes a referral to a kidney doctor (nephrologist) is needed.

Either a lack or an excess of light can have significant effects on health and mood.

Death and dying seems unreal but bad things do happen. Many continue to believe that childhood is a time of happiness and joy but not always. No one is prepared for the experience of grief and there is no “right” way to live through it.

There are ongoing studies to evaluate how using digestive enzymes can improve behavior and gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autistic behaviors and attention deficit problems.

Healthychildren.org has some suggestions for a checklist to secure a safer environment in any home. As children will put anything in their mouths, it is important to store pills, inhalers, and other prescriptions out of reach. Move medicines in purses or at the bedside securely out of reach. Pets, pet food and pet medicines should be stored out of a child’s reach. (This is for the safety of both the child and the pet.) Unsafe cleansers and chemicals need to be moved to cabinets with safety locks completely out of reach. Be careful of leaving alcoholic drinks in easy reach of children at the same party.

We have much to learn about nature. Maybe through our gut’s microbes our diets can nurture behavior.

We have much to learn about nature. Maybe through our gut’s microbes our diets can nurture behavior.

Attitude is a choice. Concentrate on overturning whining and complaining into something positive.