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An excess of gifts for Christmas or Kings does not make children happier

A few minutes ago I was chatting with other mothers while we had coffee at the solidarity market that the school organizes every Christmas, we exchanged opinions about the gifts we give to children at Christmas or Kings, and about our own experience during childhood. I remember that since I discovered the 'best kept secret of all the parents in the world', I accompanied my parents to choose my and my brothers' gifts, and also that at home the Magi of the East only left one toy for each one, and maybe some more to share (there were three of us), plus some clothes and stories.

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"Schooling in a bad system is not a choice"

This is the overwhelming statement that a few days ago the Association spread. Another School is Possible: "Schooling in a bad educational system is not a choice." When parents begin the search for a school for their children they do it thinking of many factors: proximity, compatible schedules, type of organization, facilities, "fame" of the school, experiences of acquaintances ... but really moves them, in the background, search The best possible school for children.

Stress in pregnancy affects the baby

According to recent research in the United Kingdom, children whose mothers had stress during pregnancy are more vulnerable to mental illness or to have behavioral disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. According to the study, stress caused by violent arguments between the couple is mainly harmful.

Breastfed babies wet the bed less

And we continue adding benefits to breastfeeding. A new argument is added that defends the benefits of breastfeeding. According to a new study, an advantage in the development of children who are breastfed makes them less likely to wet the bed in the future. So say researchers at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Consuming too much salt also increases the risk of childhood obesity

The overweight of children is usually associated with excessive consumption of fats, sugars and processed foods, but it is also important to avoid excess salty foods, since consuming too much salt also increases the risk of childhood obesity. The rule of three is very simple. The child who takes salty foods feels thirsty, and to calm it also increases the consumption of sugary sodas, which have a clear relationship with childhood obesity.

The ten most controversial parenting practices: breastfeeding

We already said that under "parenting practices" we were going to encompass very diverse activities, and we have seen such different concepts as cheek and pigtail. Now it is the turn to the way we feed the baby, something that, unlike the previous issues, is necessary for its subsistence. But raising is also feeding, helping to live and grow.

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LEGO hits the spot with his new figure, the housewife dad

For some time now, the famous toy brand has become more aware of the demands of society and has begun to develop numerous sets of games to promote equality, not only for girls or boys, creating lines of women scientists or engineers, but also for adults, as is the case with this new doll, the housewife dad.

The Beatles rock and roll lives in the IKKS children's t-shirts

The feeling of rock and roll of the IKKS children is unleashed with the t-shirts in which images of The Beatles have been incorporated. The goal is to succeed with a casual style in the next Christmas holidays 2013. These are shirts printed with the image of the mythical group, vintage trend, in blue, white and black that also combine perfectly with other children's styles .

Walking during pregnancy, all benefits

Exercising during pregnancy is very beneficial for the health of the mother and the fetus, provided there is no contraindication or risk. One of the simplest options is to walk during pregnancy, which brings many benefits on what we have talked about on occasion. In addition to being an excellent way to relax tensions, whether we are working or not, when walking, most muscles are toned and blood circulation is improved.

We had a great time in the first #FotosChiquititas Safari

We have to congratulate Patricia Tablado (@patchgirl), Sara Palacios (@mamisybebes) and Violeta Rodríguez for the excellent First Safari of #fotoschiquititas they have done in the El Retiro Park in Madrid. The challenge was to make 20 photos with the mobile phone and then upload them to Instagram with the #FotosChiquititas tag.

Preterm birth leads to higher cholesterol levels

In Babies and more, we have already talked about the importance of women's cholesterol levels during pregnancy, as it has been shown in different studies that very high or very low cholesterol levels in the future mother could get to trigger a premature birth.

"The king who couldn't stop sneezing": a little adventure for children who already read by themselves

“The king who could not stop sneezing, has recently been published by the Edebé publishing house, and belongs to the Tucán Azul series (for children over six years old). Its authors (Roberto Malo and Francisco Mateo) have published several books on children's literature. In any given kingdom, a king (anyone too) has a problem of a certain gravity; and given the impossibility of finding a solution because the palace sages do not give for more ... summons a prize for those who find the cure to their "not stop sneezing."

Children, to recycle! (also the tires)

They are still small to be able to take the used tires to the right place, but they are not to learn that caring for the environment is a fundamental value in these times. Today we can see the comic "The tires" with "Everything you wanted to know about the tires and you had not dared to ask."

The TV that educated us: 'David, the Gnome'

When we look at the past, looking for references on children's series, it is more than likely that many eyes will turn to 'David, the Gnome', a series that has been considered as an educational reference that marked the childhood of a whole generation. Undoubtedly it is one of the animated series that stood out most in the 80s, just at the time when TVE began to include it in its programming.

Television, bad for children with type 1 diabetes

We could discuss for hours the benefits and harms of the effect of television on children. What can be affirmed after a study by Norwegian researchers is that children who spend too much time in front of the "stupid box" do not control their glucose levels well.

What is science and what is technology

On December 18, 2012, the 4th edition of top @ DIPC Zientziarekin Solasean took place! promoted by the Donostia International Physics Center (DIPC) within the framework of Euskampus, Campus of International Excellence of the UPV / EHU, with the collaboration of Naturgas Energía and the Department of Education, Universities and Research of the Basque Government.

Information on pollen in the Community of Madrid

We are in full pollination time so it is very important to know the information that the administrations make available to citizens. The palynological network of the Community of Madrid provides information on the concentrations of the most allergenic pollen types present in the atmosphere throughout the community.