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Alison Gopnik: What do babies think?

Natalia Golubkoff — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 20:51:34 +0000

"Babies and young children are like the R&D division of the human species," says psychologist Alison Gopnik. Her research explores the sophisticated intelligence-gathering and decision-making that babies are really doing when they ... Read more

Organic teething biscuites: Healthy, tasty and easy to make

Natalia Golubkoff — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:24:55 +0000

1 cup organic whole-wheat flour 1 cup organic dry baby rice cereal 3 tbsp. virgin coconut oil Ice ... Read more

How to treat colic: Natural home remedies

Natalia Golubkoff — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 15:37:37 +0000

Though breast milk is recommended for baby, colicky breast-fed babies may have cramps because of a sensitivity to some food in the mothers's diet. The most common offending foods are milk, soy, corn, wheat, and eggs. Garlic, onions, cabbage, beans, tomatoes, and spicy foods commonly produce intestinal gas in both mother and baby. Sometimes caffeine or ... Read more

Only Today! Over 400 Healthy Living Radio Podcasts for Free Download

Natalia Golubkoff — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:16:09 +0000

I'd love to share a great source of healthy living information with you! Browse over 400 podcasts covering just about every imaginable aspect of ... Read more

The Story of Cosmetics (2010)

Natalia Golubkoff — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:47:30 +0000

The Story of Cosmetics examines the pervasive use of toxic chemicals in our everyday personal care products, from lipstick to baby shampoo. It reveals the implications for consumer and worker health and the environment, and outlines ways we can move the industry away from hazardous chemicals and towards safer ... Read more

How to Use Liquid Castile Soap

Natalia Golubkoff — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 02:00:53 +0000

Originally, castile soap was an olive oil based soap made in the Castile region of Spain. Today, "castile" refers to any soap that is made from vegetable oil rather than animal fat and synthetic substances. Liquid castile soap is natural, biodegradable, and versatile product with numerous effective applications. I know 12 great uses for castile soap, are there any I missed? I would love to hear your ... Read more

Baroness Susan Greenfield: Is Online Networking Harmful?

Natalia Golubkoff — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 16:10:08 +0000

Nearly half of Americans use at least one social networking site, should we be worried? Increasingly children are raised in front of television and computer screens. What are the effects that this can have on brain development? Do websites like Twitter and Facebook contribute to a culture of short term ... Read more

How stressed are you? How life’s changes affect your health?

Natalia Golubkoff — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:07:58 +0000

In a study in 1967, Dr. Thomas H. Holmes and Dr. Richard H. Rahe created a stress scale. They examined the stress created by experiences ranging from the death of a spouse to getting a traffic ticket. By adding “life change units” that apply to events in the past year of your life, you can predict the likelihood of stress related ... Read more

Ten Myths about the Lives of Women

Natalia Golubkoff — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:47:32 +0000

Studies show assumptions about women and leadership are often wrong... 1. With better education, better jobs, and better pay, women today are happier and more fulfilled than they were 40 years ago. Actually, the opposite is true. Surveys of more than 1.3 million men and women reveal that women today are less happy relative to where they were 40 years ago, and relative to men. ... Read more

Child and teen depression – Symptoms

Natalia Golubkoff — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:00:45 +0000

In the modern society, child depression has become a reality and cannot be shrugged off easily. The problem exists and should be tackled with a bold face rather than turning the proverbial blind eye. Competition today is felt by children and adults alike. While an adult may worry about performance and pay packets and appraisals, children face the pressure of parental expectations in terms of good grades and performance in ... Read more