Stories of violent attacks, hate crimes and murder fill the media. Its happening right here in Central Texas. Two young women were found killed execution style in Grandbury and three Dallas children were shot in the back seat of their mom’s Mercedes recently. We all want, “Resilient Teens, Empowered Parents, Strong Communities,” don’t we? That is what Joy Strickland’s Mothers Against Teen Violence organization is all about. Following the tragedy of losing her son Charles Christopher Lewis (C

Congressional negotiators have agreed to a ban on a family of toxins found in children’s products. This is a major victory for parents and health experts who have been clamoring for the government to remove the harmful chemicals known as phthalates from toys.

This rare action by Congress stems from a growing body of scientific research showing that children can ingest toxins by acts as simple as chewing on a rubber duck. The chemicals in question, which have been used for decades in plastic production, are now thought to act as hormones and cause reproductive problems, especially in boys.

White House spokesman Tony Fratto said that President Bush opposes the ban, but that it is too early to say whether he will veto the measure.

by Ornella Dental hygiene and the diet of an individual are strongly intertwined. In order to prevent cavities and to provide a better dental care what you eat and at what frequency plays an important role. Certain foods initiate changes as soon as you have then in your mouth. The bacteria present in your mouth starts converting the sugare from the food and turn them into acids. It is never too early to promote dental health. Parents should begin “brushing” their infants’ gums even before teet

The parents of a girl who went blind after taking Children’s Motrin have sued Johnson & Johnson, saying the packaging didn’t adequately explain the possible risks. The court case has drawn attention to the possible side effects of a drug most parents view as benign.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome isn’t something that most parents worry about, but it is a potential reaction which can lead to severe problems.

Side effect of the drug can include severe allergic reactions such as hives, facial swelling, asthma, shock, skin reddening, rash and blisters.

Infants cared for by people other than their parents tend to gain more weight, according to a new study says.

This may be in part because they are also less likely to be breast-fed, and more likely to be introduced to solid foods early. Earlier studies have suggested that breast-feeding for up to the first 12 months of life may confer protection against obesity.

Even children who were only in part-time child care gained about 0.4 more pounds over nine months than infants cared for by their parents. Children who were cared for by relatives gained about 0.35 more pounds.