You’re enjoying a sunny afternoon on the playground, when suddenly you spot your toddler with teeth embedded in a playmate’s arm. Horrified, you rush to discipline your pint-sized vampire — but what’s the best way to handle the situation? Before you panic, know that biting is a normal part of childhood development. Young children bite… Continue reading
Month: July 2010
The meaning of IVF and large amount of money
Children conceived by Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR) have fiscal implications for government both in terms of future government spending and tax revenue. Based on public funding to conceive a MAR child – after factoring in education, future health and pension costs, and future tax contributions of this child – the discounted net tax revenue (the… Continue reading
Take a nap for a recharging
Naps help Constance Kobylarz Wilde, 58, recharge, especially if she takes them right after lunch. Wilde, a marketing manager and health blogger in Mountain View, Calif., is constantly juggling her schedule as a working mom and family caregiver. She’s up by 6 a.m. every day and tries to go to bed by 10:30 p.m., but… Continue reading