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It is impossible to escape the advice and predictions, but are pregnant women being misled or do these Old Wives' Tales have any scientific worth? Dr Sarah Jarvis examines some of the most pervasive and popular myths associated with pregnancy to celebrate National Science & Engineering Week. So what is the scientific truth behind the tales?
Cradling your newborn, it's hard to believe that your bundle of soft flesh will ever even vaguely resemble the hulking great school kids up the road. Sooner rather than later, however, you too will become an active participant in the Great British obsession of education, education, education.
The Natural History Museum is one of the big three museums in South Kensington, London. It is a wonderful Victorian building housing the weird and wonderful of the natural world. The Natural History Museum is world famous for its dinosaur skeletons. Your kids will love it!
Nausea is one of the most common – and most miserable – complaints of pregnancy, affecting around 70 per cent of pregnant women. It is often referred to as morning sickness, and for some women occurs only in the morning, but it can occur at any time during the day.
Does your child eat a handful of this and a handful of that, but little of what he or she needs nutritionally? Read on for some tips from a nutritionist on how to get your toddler to eat healthily and happily.
Of course you want good nutrition for your children. And you know that means making sure they're eating a balanced, healthy diet. But when you get nutrition advice from other parents, your pediatrician, and the media, it can be tough to decide which direction to follow. A good place to begin sorting out the nutrition puzzle is to learn about the basics. Here is a list of 10 vitamins, minerals and other nutriens your child needs.
