Women's Health Science

Being creative allows children to see things in a new way and to express their ideas in a manner that is sometimes unconventional and unique. Painting, drawing, sculpture and collage are creative ways for them to explore ideas and push the  boundaries of their knowledge, understanding and imagination. Getting started Every child loves to have an art space. Whether this is a box or basket full of pencils, paper and crayons, the bottom kitchen... 

Are you tired of being supermum? Saying no once in a while may benefit you and your family. Do you fi nd it hard saying ‘No’ when you’re asked to do things? Baking for a kindy fundraiser? Minding a friend’s child for the afternoon? Coordinating coffee group outings each week? Perhaps you say ‘No’ but then feel guilty or that you have to give a lengthy explanation to justify saying ‘No’. Or, you feel pressured or obliged... 

Gemma is two years old. She loves to laugh and sing and often lovingly cuddles her Mum and Dad, giggling, “I wuv you!” This same two-year-old, however, frequently loses the plot when she doesn’t get her way. When she  wanted to go on the ride-on outside the supermarket and Mum said no, she turned red with fury and threw herself on the ground in a screaming fit. Not surprisingly, her Mum felt helpless, embarrassed and upset with her... 

Your common sleep concerns answered by Anna Martin, Sleep Advisor If I respond to my baby each time she cries during the night, will it teach her that I will come every time she cries? This is a common fallacy and, unfortunately, one that can place a huge amount of unnecessary pressure on parents. For example, comments such as, “If you do respond every time, you’re creating a rod for your own back,” and, “You are spoiling your baby... 

Q: My baby has a fl at spot on his head – will this resolve by itself or does it require medical intervention? Most parents today are taught that the safest way to put their babies to sleep is on their backs. This is because sleeping babies on their backs is the single most e_ ective way of reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) or cot death. Cot death is twice as likely to occur if babies are lying on their sides rather... 

Iron defi ciency is the most common nutritional problem during early childhood. Between 7-9 months your baby develops rapidly and will rely on his diet for iron. IRON & MEAT The symptoms of iron defi ciency anaemia can be di_ cult to detect. Your baby may just be tired, pale and more prone to infection, or his growth and development may seem to slow down somewhat. Red meat provides the best source  of iron, particularly liver, which... 

Make-up artist and wedding planner Arleene Regalado Taylor’s childhood as a Jehovah’s Witness paved the way for her conversion to the gospel. Growing up as a Jehovah’s Witness, my religion was considered to be very strict by my friends at school, but now that I am an adult, I feel that it was a really good religion to grow up in. It had  standards, it kept me spiritually involved in the religion, and whenever something questionable... 

Liz Jones, owner of the Pojo Fitness Company, wears many hats—wife, mother-to-be, personal trainer and nutritionist. Her online fitness company offers fitness and dietary services, giving people the opportunity to live happier, healthier lifestyles. Here, Liz gives us a peek into her healthy lifestyle and why she’s willing to go to the mat for it.  Where does your interest in healthy living stem from? L: My mom actually sparked... 

While sitting at my desk at work, I gaze out the large glass windows and watch as the world dances around me. The sun is shining, people are smiling, and summertime sounds float through the air. Small moments like this make me grateful to be a part of this beautiful earth and strengthen my testimony in our loving Heavenly Father. Sometimes it can be easy to forget how beautiful we are, despite being created in His image. (I know I do!)... 

When Junko Papenfuss was called as her San Francisco ward’s humanitarian committee leader over a year ago, she didn’t feel a specific purpose as to why. “Now, I like to think there is,” she tells Latter-Day Woman. The reason behind her new found commitment? The humanitarian projects she has overseen have all helped those affected by this year’s tsunami in Sendai, Japan: Junko’s home town. While Junko was fortunate not to have...