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I'm the kind of person that likes to try a lot of things at least one. Something that I always wanted but I never really did until I joined Helium was writing. I have written before but only for my college papers. I am a college graduate in anthropology but

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) How to create stimulating activities for infants: 2 of 9

Children start learning from the moment they are born and how you interact with them can be very beneficial for their growth and development, as well as creates an even stronger bond between you and your baby. When it comes to children, playing is the best way to learn. By playing your infant will improve his/her socia...
Travel > South & Central America Destinations Travel guide: Costa Rica: 1 of 4

When planning a trip outside the country, there are several things that need to be done in order to have the best possible experience. The following are just a few tips that might help you achieve the best from that Costa Rican Vacation you have been dreaming about: Learn a little bit about the country: Knowing a little abou...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Going back to work after having a baby: 9 of 28

Like everything else, different people will look at going back to work after their baby's birth in many different ways. For some, going back to work is just what they ache for, for others; there is the anguish and anxiety of leaving their little, brand new baby behind. Many women go back to work not so much because they want...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies How to manage a fussy infant: 4 of 11

Dealing with a fussy baby can be very stressful for parents and caretakers alike. The constant crying, together with the fact that the baby can not tell you the reason why he or she is crying, just add to the frustration that comes from the fact that you don’t know what to do to settle your baby. Babies cry with ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Dos and don'ts of infant feeding: 4 of 11

As parents, you are in charge of the health and well being of that little tiny being. That task begins even before the baby is born and it will continue for the rest of your life, since it doesn't matter how old your child is, he or she will always be your child. In general one of the best things parents can do is to re...
Pets & Animals > Ferrets Causes of aggressive behavior in ferrets: 2 of 5

Ferrets like any other animal that has been domesticated can be aggressive at any time for different reasons. This does not mean that they are normally aggressive animals; just that you need to look deeper into de root of the problem. Ferrets use their mouths to communicate along with their body language. They might tell you...
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics How to detect autism in infants: 2 of 5

Autism was first described by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943 (“Autistic Disturbance of Affective Contact”). He noticed and recorded a pattern of symptoms in children that otherwise would has been classified as mentally retarded or emotionally disturbed. Since the children were not simple slow learners and didn't really f...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Tips for preventing diaper rash in infants: 7 of 14

In general terms, any kind of irritation or dermatitis that is located in the diaper area is referred to as “diaper rash”. Even though is easy to treat, is painful for your child, so the best is to try to prevent it. An infant with diaper rash will have mild redness and scaling or puffy looking skin on the ...
Travel > Kansas Destinations The best vacation destinations for familes in Minnesota: 1 of 2

Minnesota has several locations that would be great points of interest from the family standpoint. One could choose between visiting the Laura Ingalls home in Walnut Grove, MN for blast from the past kind of experience, and going North Country for a fantastic weekend at the shore of the Lake Superior. The State has lots of o...
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Tips for surviving a cross-country road trip with your sanity intact: 9 of 16

Let's go for a drive around the country? Sounds great, right? Well, no so fast! A small trip with a few friends might be something that would not require lots of preparation; when you are going to be in your destination within a few hours, most likely the worst that can happen is a cramped leg or two. That is different when ...