Parenting requires a lot of learning on the job. Raising a 7-year-old, I’ve benefited enormously from the wisdom of teachers, psychologists and other caregivers who have taught me ways to navigate a minefield of tantrums and meltdowns.
The autopsy findings, reported earlier by The Commercial Appeal newspaper, were prepared by the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center Office of the Medical Examiner, which did not respond to a request for comment.
Andy Henard is used to doing things for himself. That’s the way to run a successful ranch and farming operation in North Texas.
The orange juice at grocery stores could have a little bit less sugar if a proposed regulation goes into effect.
The holiday season is nearly upon us and it’s easy for a child’s sweet tooth go wild. However, new research shows that it may be beneficial to cut back how much sugar young children consume.
The increasing demand is understandable, as the ease and convenience of pouches can make them irresistible to overworked, stressed parents and caregivers, said Dr. Mark Corkins, St. Jude Endowed Chair for Excellence in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He was not involved in… Read More
Just as everybody poops, everybody has gas. But the reasons why you break wind can vary, and sometimes it can be cause for concern. “As a pediatric gastroenterologist, I get asked about this all the time,” said Dr. Mark Corkins, division chief of pediatric gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. “There are… Read More
Because children are usually smaller in body size, it takes less caffeine to impair their functioning. An insignificant amount for an adult could be overwhelming for a small child. Too much caffeine can cause increase heart rate and blood pressure, contribute to acid reflux, and cause anxiety and sleep disturbances in children. In very high… Read More
