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The Importance of Data Collection
Why collect data? What does data collection have to do with your child’s behavior(s)? In my last blog, I explained the term, S.E.A.T. SEAT is a tool to help us understand and root out the cause of a child’s unexpected and usually “bad” behavior. Was it a sensory issue, an escape issue, an attention issue, or a tangible issue that led up to a behavior?
How to Travel With Baby Milk
Traveling can be difficult at even the best of times, but if you’re carrying formula or breast milk with you, things get a little more tricky. According to the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, you are allowed to bring more than 3 ounces of breast milk or formula on the plane, with or without your baby, as long as you declare it at the security checkpoint. Prepare ahead of time to ensure that you keep baby’s milk safe and that you don’t encounter trouble at security.
Causes for Teenage Smoking
Nearly all parents hope their teens make it to their 18th birthdays without taking a puff of a cigarette. According to KidsHealth, however, 20 percent of these proud parents will be disappointed. Despite the warnings, potential health effects and costs associated with smoking, 1 in 5 high school students still pick up the habit.
Worst Sunscreen for Babies – Moms, Beware!
Just when you thought you were protecting your babies from the sun, you may be doing them more harm than good. Did you know 1 in 8 sunscreens don’t even protect from the sun’s harmful rays? The FDA first issued draft sunscreen regulations in 1978 and last updated the draft in 2007. The regulations are still not final, despite multiple announcements of impending completion. Companies are not required to verify that their sunscreens work, including testing for SPF levels, checking waterproof levels or protection. Ouch. Here’s a list of sunscreens to stay away from, or watch out for at the very least: