http://www.jasonlorentz.com Parenting help, parenting advice, parenting tips and stories, taking the journey one step at a time... Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:54:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I was seventeen when my father passed away, and my brothers were 14, 12 and 10. My mother was 40 and so was my dad. A near impossible situation for any family to deal with. There really is no right way to deal with this, because everyone handles grief differently. ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/12/dealing-with-the-death-of-a-parent/ Going back to school can be stressful for kids. They’ve had all summer to have fun, but now they have to focus on learning. A little pick me up can do wonders for their attitude toward school. 1. Start with a good breakfast. There’s a reason why “breakfast is the most important ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/10/start-your-kids-day-with-good-feelings/ Kids may be worried about homework, teachers and that pesky bully this school year. But parents? They're leery about lunches. With food prices rising and packages shrinking, parents are wondering how they'll stretch their food budgets. Children are going to get an unwitting lesson in economics, analysts say, as parents change ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/07/costs-continue-to-rise-parents-work-to-stretch-food-dollars-for-school-meals/ At the Winn Dixie in Lake Worth, Florida there is a good deal on Gerber Phase 2 baby food. If you have Winn Dixie's Customer Reward Card, then you can purchase 10 packs for $10. A savings of over $1. Plus there are many other great savings available. Like buy ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/05/winn-dixie-good-savings-on-baby-food/ Study Finds No Link Between MMR Vaccine and Autism The childhood measles-mumps-rubella vaccine does not raise the risk of developing autism, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed tissue biopsies taken from the bowels of kids with autism and gastrointestinal problems and compared them with age-matched children in a control group ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/05/mmr-vaccine-and-autism-bpa-also-raises-some-concerns/ By Matthew Perrone | The Associated Press 11:54 AM EDT, September 3, 2008  WASHINGTON - Government toxicologists have reiterated safety concerns about a chemical used in baby bottles and food containers, just weeks after the Food and Drug Administration declared the substance safe. A report issued Wednesday said there is ``some concern'' ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/03/government-questions-safety-of-bisphenol-a-in-baby-bottles/ TIPS: Starting solids should be enjoyable for you and your baby. If the baby seems unhappy, wait a few weeks and try again. Introduce new foods in a pattern consistent with ease of digestibility and least risk of allergies. Start with rice cereal, then add vegetables, fruit, and finally meats (after ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/02/guidlines-to-starting-food-in-your-4-6-month-old/ People with the flu are most infectious during the 24-hour period before symptoms appear and also on the days when the symptoms are at their worst. Good hygiene and regular housecleaning are the best ways to prevent the flu from spreading. The following are more ways to help prevent the spread ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/02/how-can-i-keep-my-child-from-getting-the-flu/ Most children with mild diarrhea can continue to eat a normal diet including formula or milk. Breastfeeding can continue. If your baby seems bloated or gassy after drinking cow's milk or formula, call your pediatrician to discuss a temporary change in diet. Special fluids for mild illness are not usually ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/02/what-is-the-best-way-to-treat-diarrhea/ Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infects almost all children at least once before they are 2 years old. Most of the time this virus only causes minor coldlike symptoms. However, for some babies infection can be more dangerous. For certain infants who are extremely preterm (infants born before 32 weeks of pregnancy) ... http://www.jasonlorentz.com/2008/09/02/what-is-rsv-and-how-can-i-protect-my-child-from-getting-it/