Health

February 10, 2010

Child’s Risk of Autism – Mother and Father Age

According to Journal Autism Research study, age of the parents is connected to the risk of autism.

the researchers analyzed almost five million births in California during the 1990s, and 12,159 cases of autism diagnosed in those children.

In-a-world-known-only-to-him...autism.jpg
Image Courtesy: sxc.hu

Based on the first examination of heterogeneity in parental age effects, it appears that women’s risk for delivering a child who develops autism increases throughout their reproductive years whereas father’s age confers increased risk for autism when mothers are <30, but has little effect when mothers are past age 30. We also calculated that the recent trend towards delayed childbearing contributed approximately a 4.6% increase in autism diagnoses in California over the decade.

Filed under Health by on . Comment.

January 26, 2010

CircusFit fitness program – Helps Kids Get Fit and Healthy

kid-stretching.jpg
Photo courtesy of sxc.hu

CircusFit is a fitness program from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

This program combines the fun of circus skills with stretching, strength building and aerobic exercise to encourage Kids to lead healthy, active lifestyle. It is a fun way for kids to learn a little bit about the circus and stay active and healthy.

These lessons and program materials have been written specifically for youth in grades 2-5 ( can be used by Children Of All Ages). Circus Fit has many downloadable materials you can print out .

Filed under Health by on . Comment.

December 17, 2009

Promoting healthy teeth to your Children

There are certain things that as a parent you can do to promote healthy teeth (dental hygiene) to your children. For example, scheduling regular dental check-ups will help improve overall health of the teeth which will prevent cavities and tooth decay. Here are few tips to care kids dental health.

First dental checkup

You can begin using a soft child’s toothbrush when your child gets teeth.

Filed under Health by on . Comment.

Made with the Semiologic theme • Sky Gold skin by Denis de Bernardy