Rita Dominic's Nephew

Rita Dominic's Lil Nephew - Tayden

Awww! Checkout Rita Dominic's Lil Nephew, she recently shared this on her Instagram page @ritadominic saying "How cute does my lil nephew look in his Halloween Costume?! Aunty loves you soooo much dear Tayden, God bless you!" Yes God Bless Tayden, He's so cute and also got a cute name.. Isn't he looking cute in his Halloween Costume?

Chris Brown agrees to co-parent 1-year-old daughter

It looks like Chris Brown’s custody battle with Nia Guzman will soon come to an end. The R&B crooner and the former model have put their personal differences aside and agreed to co-parent their 1-year-old daughter Royalty.

According to TMZ, sources reveal that the pair sat down and worked out an agreement on how they are going to raise Royalty without all the bickering and fighting. Insiders said that Brown and Guzman agreed that they will both take her to gymnastics and dance classes as well as take her to swim lessons. They also both agreed on the pre-school their daughter’s attending.

This legal truce comes after a judge granted Chris joint custody of Royalty in September. The 26-year-old Virginia native also reached an agreement on how much child support he’s going to pay per month.

It’s no secret that Brown dearly loves his baby daughter. So much so that he named his upcoming album, Royalty, after her.

Chris Brown will release Royalty on Nov. 27.

1 in 14 Children have parent in prison

1 in 14 US children have parent in prison

 The report, released by the organization Child Trends, found more than 5 million U.S. children have a parent in prison or jail. According to them, that breaks down to one in 14 children with at least one parent behind bars. The rate is even higher for poor children and African Americans. Child Trends found one in nine black kids have a parent in jail, and poor kids are three times more likely to have a parent behind bars. Those children, according to the report, suffer low self esteem and poor mental and physical health.

Can Autism be prevented? (Pt.2)

During Pregnancy:

• Have regular check-ups, eat healthy, exercise and take all recommended vitamins and supplements when you are pregnant. 
• Discuss medications with your healthcare provider. In particular, discuss risks associated with over-the-counter painkillers, prenatal vitamins, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers. Do not take drugs during pregnancy unless your doctor approves; this is particularly true for some antiseizure medications.
• Do not drink alcoholic beverages of any kind while you are pregnant.
• Start childbirth classes early 
• Choose your birth care providers wisely. 
• Avoid the flu vaccine or any other immunization 
• If you get sick, rest. Drink lots of hot water with lemon; take extra vitamin C 
• Avoid exposure to certain toxic substances during pregnancy as this can increase the risk of autism consult your doctors for practical, protective steps that you can take during pregnancy to these exposures 
• Avoid unnecessary ultrasounds which may include all ultrasounds. There are no conclusive studies showing that ultrasounds are safe in pregnancy. Of greater concern are the studies showing how prenatal ultrasound affects brain development. Even standard, routine ultrasounds are not medically necessary and have not been shown to improve birth outcomes.

After giving birth

• Bond with your baby as much as possible, hold and talk to your baby as often as possible but try to sleep and rest when you can. You can adopt the co-sleeping option to ensure continued contact with your baby. 
• Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to not only provide optimal nutrition, but to ensure there is a good amount of bonding time between you and child. Continue breastfeeding for at least one year or preferably two. Your breast milk offers the best immune system support available. While breastfeeding keep up your excellent dietary habits and consume extra fiber to ensure a good bowel movement daily. Continue taking multivitamin and fish-oil supplements with extra vitamin D if your blood work shows a deficiency. 
• Utilize baby carriers study shows that when you have you baby held close, it allows them comfort, emotional ease and very importantly constant motion which are factors that strengthen and enhance neurological development in your baby. 
• Birth could be strenuous for both you and your baby; you should both be checked shortly after birth. 
• Avoid bedding and clothing treated with flame retardants, as they contain high levels of antimony and other toxic substances. 
• Unless you are positive for hepatitis B, there is no need for your newborn to receive the hepatitis B vaccine in the nursery or within the first few months of life.

Autism cannot always be prevented, of course, and no one should harbor guilt. There are no guarantees, however countless parents, physicians and researchers are pooling their experience to learn what is contributing to autism, and those strategies are bringing about improvements in affected children.

How can Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) be treated?

Definition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) 

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common, treatable childhood illness that can affect areas of the brain connected to problem solving, planning ahead, understanding others’ actions and controlling impulses.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common childhood disorders and can continue through adolescence and adulthood

ADHD has three sub-types

• Predominantly inattentive 
• Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive 
• Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive

Predominantly Inattentive: In this sub-type the child exhibits the symptoms that are more in the inattention category which is more than half of the total symptoms. A child with this sub-type is likely to sit quietly but may not be paying rasp attention and could have difficulties getting along with other children. A parent may overlook such child and won’t know he or she has ADHD.

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive: A child with this sub-type has more than half of the symptoms that are in the hyperactive-impulsive category. A child in this category talks nonstop, Dash around, touching or playing with anything and everything in sight, Have trouble sitting still (constantly in motion).

Combined hyperactive-impulsive and inattentive: In this sub-type half the symptoms of inattentive category and half the symptoms of hyperactive-impulsive are present.

Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity are the key behaviors of ADHD, but most children have the combined type of ADHD.

Causes:

Many studies suggest that genes play a large role although Scientists are not sure about the cause of ADHD, Other are;

·         Brain injury

·         Nutrition

·         Environmental exposures; such as being exposed to lead.

·         Sugar

·         Food additives

·         Alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy

·         Premature delivery

·         Low birth weight

Symptoms:

·         The primary symptoms of the condition are hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention.

·         Have hard time paying attention

Her mind's in another place entirely

·         Daydream a lot          

·         Not seem to listen

·         Can be easily distracted from schoolwork or play

·         Forget things

·         Be in constant motion or unable to stay seated

·         Squirm or fidget

·         Talk too much

·         Not be able to play quietly

·         Act and speak without thinking

·         Have trouble taking turns

·         Interrupt others

People with ADHD have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (might act without thinking about what the result will be), and in some cases, are overly active.

Treatment

ADHD is best treated with a combination of medication and behavior therapy in most cases.

Behavioral therapy: It might involve practical assistance. Clear rules, chore lists, and other structured routines that can help the child control his or her behavior needs to be stated. The child could be thought how to wait their turn, share toys, and how to ask for help. He or she can also be thought how to read facial expressions and the tone of voice in others, and how to respond appropriately. Children with ADHD need guidance and understanding from their parents and teachers to reach their full potential and to succeed in school. Sometimes, the whole family may need therapy. Family members can be thought how to find a better way to handle disruptive behaviors and to encourage behaviour changes in the child.

Medication: 
Most children with ADHD may however, be prescribed medicines like Methylphenidate (Ritalin) to curb their hyperactivity.  Though the treatment measures used may cause some stunting of growth in children, most children catch up later on. The prognosis for children with ADHD is usually good.

No single treatment is the answer for every child and good treatment plans will include close monitoring, follow-ups and any changes needed along the way.