A recent study in Canada revealed that children don’t receive enough omega-3 EPA and DHA in their diets. Researchers of the University of Guelph in Ontario found that the average daily intake of omega-3 EPA and DHA was only 31.5 mg. The same group was children ages 4-8. However, the recommended intake is 90 mg per day. The study indicated that 78 percent of the children were far below the recommended level. Omega-3’s are important for neurological benefits and cognitive function. It may help improve behavior, learning disorders, and hyperactivity disorders. How can you get your child the recommended dosage? The best sources for omega-3 fatty acids are oily fish, walnuts, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, canola oil and soy. Source: UPI.com [Read more]

From the United States Immigration Support: The Certificate of US Citizenship (form N-560 or N-561) is a document issued by the United States government as proof of U.S. citizenship. Individuals who are eligible to apply for the United States Certificate of Citizenship include those who obtained U.S. citizenship while residing in the United States or individuals who were born outside the United States to U.S. citizens. Specific details of eligibility include: ■ Your parents are U.S. citizens, but you were born abroad. ■ At least one of your parents became naturalized when you were under 18 years of age and met the special conditions of the law. [Read more]

Like eeBee’s super smart soft educational books and bath books, Little Softy Books are great for little hands to hold. For little readers what is better than cuddly books that are beautifully decorated with simple images and words that baby can start to recognize? And, parents can read the rhyming stories when they are not attached to strollers or car seats. [Read more]

Since Nadya Suleman gave birth to octuplets January 26 people all over the country have been debating whether or not her doctors should have implanted so many embryos. The debate has actually become a national medical issue: one that the government would like to address. Republican Ralph Hudgens, a state senator in Georgia has proposed legislation that would allow no more than two embryos to be implanted at a time in a woman younger than 40. For women older than 40 the legislation would limit the number to three. Seriously? I know that the “standard” is usually two-three embryos and any more is usually just overkill but for people like me the chances of conceiving are fo limited that for the government to limit my chances to conceiving... [Read more]

Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky.  ~Fran Lebowitz [Read more]