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A recent study reported in the Journal of Biological Chemistry suggests that Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to Crohns Disease.

John White, an endocrinologist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, led a team of scientists from McGill University and the Université de Montréal who presented their findings in the journal just weeks ago. Dr. White notes that this is the first finding relating Vitamin D deficiency with Crohns. He also explains that people from northern countries, which receive less sunlight required for the formation of Vitamin D by the body, are more prone to developing Crohns disease.

This is extremely important information to anyone with Crohns or any other auto-immune disease, especially since Vitamin D is readily available through sunshine and supplements.

Please read the entire article from Science Daily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100127104904.htm

It’s the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States—and in the majority of cases, no one knows what causes it. According to the CDC, the prevalence is now one in 110 kids—an astounding 57 percent increase since 2002.

Despite the lack of concrete answers about autism, which is now seen as a spectrum of neurological disorders, characterized by deficits in social interaction, impaired language, and/or repetitive or restricted behavior, there is a consensus among clinicians that treatment should begin as early in life as possible. (Many experts suggest that there’s a crucial window of plasticity in the child’s developing brain when interventions are most effective.) That’s why getting a diagnosis as early as possible is important.

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and now it's time to decorate with leprechauns, shamrocks and little green dragons!

We found some great crafts, printables and recipes on http://www.ZiggityZoom.com that are sure to please all our Irish friend and anyone who like to celebrate this fun holiday.

Teachers and parents, alike, will appreciate the printables for kids and some of the easy crafts. One of our very favorite things here for St. Patrick's Day is the ShamWich ... ZiggityZoom's own take on an Irish shamrock sandwich! Check it out!
http://www.ZiggityZoom.com/holiday.php?s=29

Most parents don't give it a second thought. Loud noises seem to be a part of life, right? Football games, parades, concerts, fireworks ... all part of childhood. But what most people don't realize is that even the loud noise at a football stadium can reach 100 to 130 decibels. Just 15 minutes of 100 decibel noise is unsafe and can damage a child's hearing. Hearing loss from exposure to loud noises is cumulative and irreversible.

Because a child's ear is smaller, the noise is even greater than it is for an adult. Few children wear any protective gear for their ears at events that can damage these tender ears. But there are low-cost headphones that are called "muffs' that you can buy for children for such events. For only $20 or $30 you can purchase lightweight, foam-filled ear cups for toddlers and young children. For babies, Baby Banz sells earmuffs for 6 month and older.

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“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it” ~Frank A. Clark

I just read a new research study and cannot wait to share it with EVERYONE! It is thrilling to me every time we have additional scientific research demonstrating how important love and nurturing is to the brain….. and how important those early months after birth are!