Like many devastating modern diseases, the exact cause of Parkinson's remains a mystery. It affects 1% of the population over 60-years-old and is characterized by tremors, stiff muscles, and loss of balance that gets progressively worse. How does Parkinson's Disease affect the brain? Dopamine is made in the brain by cells called substantia nigra. This brain chemical plays in important role in movement by sending a signal from the brain to the body via the central nervous system. In a ... continue reading...
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5 Fun Christmas Traditions Around the World
Christmas was officially declared as the birth date of Jesus by Pope Julius 1 in 350 AD; however, this winter celebration can trace its roots to the Pagan celebration of Deus Sol Invictus (the unconquered sun god). Christmas traditions vary around the world where it is celebrated. Perhaps your family will want to adopt some of these practices if observe this holiday. Iceland: Jólabókaflóðið "The Christmas Book Flood" Jólabókaflóðið began in 1944 when Iceland got its independence from ... continue reading...
Trump Administration Weakens Healthy School Lunch Standards
For many children, breakfast and lunch at school are the only stable, regular, healthy meals of their day. As schools have made efforts to provide organic, fresh food, the Trump administration is weakening Obama era regulations on school lunch nutrition. Free and Reduced School Meals The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves 30 million students each day. 20 million of those lunches are free to children who's family meet eligibility requirements. To qualify for free meals for the ... continue reading...
Kindergarten Social Skills More Important Than Academics
In recent years, the trend in education is to make kindergarten more rigorous academically. There's been an upswing in parents hiring tutors for their five-year-olds; however, research finds social skills are more important developmentally at this age than academics. Perusing Palo Alto Unified School District's standards for kindergarten, there is no mention of social and emotional well-being and skills. All of the standards measure academic achievement. Here are some ... continue reading...
New AAP Carseat Guidelines: Keep Kids Rear-Facing Until 4-Years-Old
Car crashes are the leading cause of death for young children. Car seats are designed to reduce injury and death in the case of an accident. Recently, recommendations have changed as to how long your child should remain in a rear-facing seat. Previously, rear-facing seats were reserved for infants. In 2011, recommendations were extended until the age of two. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in August 2018 changed these guidelines. Parents often look forward to switching their ... continue reading...
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