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I've never bought into the whole concept that candy makes kids hyperactive so I've never denied my children sweets when it came to holiday festivities. But, now there's reason for the moms who do attribute their tykes' energetic behavior to treats to relax. This Christmas, let your lil one have a candy cane. Guess what myth topped the list of holiday myths? To find out, read more Read more
Adult ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) are conditions that have to do with the way you think. Unfortunately, they can seriously affect adults when it comes to their job, relationships, and their finances. It's true that they have to do with not being able to concentrate, but there's a lot more to it. Some of the signs include: "zoning out" Read more
Nine-year-olds are quite the mature bunch! Gifts that let them try to exert their independence are a great bet for this age group. The Logo Game ($19) is a must have for kids who pay Read more
One big problem when spotting a dog off leash is trying to decide if the pup is welcoming or wary! While I'd never recommend simply approaching all animals you spy as if they are friendly and disease-free, it's better to be safe than sorry and know how to react. Just like advice goes in the wild, running away is not a good option! Citizen Canine is a great resource for advice on approaching a dog Read more
After reading Nate Berkus's resources for color inspiration, CasaSugar Community member cubamarsh wrote, "I have five-year-old boy/girl twins. They have to sleep in the same bedroom for the time being. Any suggestions how to decorate/PAINT especially for both?" I made some of my own suggestions with 10 ideas for gender neutral children's rooms, but I thought I'll poll all of you for your thoughts Read more
A heroic boy saved his babysitter's life — The Stir Gavin and Kingston have a boys' day out — Celebrity Baby Scoop Do food dyes really make kids hyperactive? – Health Elisabeth Rohm discusses family nudity — Celebrity Baby Blog Foods that fight pregnancy's most common symptoms — FitPregnancy 13 tips for monitoring your child's social media use — Parenting Should I marry my baby's Read more
They make food fun and enticing to a lil one's eyes, but there's more to food dyes than many mamas might imagine. The same drops that are used to create rainbow foods have been linked to attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in tots and much more. This week an advisory panel to the Food and Drug Administration will meet to discuss the possibility of added warning labels to products Read more
Not too sure that organic produce is worth the extra dough? This may change your mind. It looks like scientists in the US and Canada may have found a connection between pesticide exposure and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Researchers tested 1,000 kids, ages eight to 15, and analyzed their urine for traces of pesticides. They found that 119 of the participants had signs of ADHD. Read more
Kenzo Parfums has a new spicy fragrance for guys called Tokyo by Kenzo. The inspiration behind it was the colorful neon lights in the hyperactive metropolis of Tokyo. The ingredients in the fragrance are meant to resemble the colors in the night skies. For example, the black buildings are reflective of nutmeg, clove, gaiac wood and cedar, the red lights are bitter orange and pink pepper, the Read more
