Littlebytesnews.com-One Stop Parenting Resource-Parenting-Child Development-Shopping Resources

8 Wonderful Facts about Mother's Day

Mothers Day is one of the best known holidays. This is when children and husbands get together and spend the day making their mother feel like the most important person in the world. Because, after all, she is the one who nurtures and helps people to grow, and teaches a great deal of life lessons. Not to mention she deals with a large amount of craziness that comes from being a mother! However, in different parts of the world this holiday means different things, as you will learn while reading, along with other interesting facts.

Peak Nutrition Tips For Busy Families

Our world and lifestyles have changed a great deal over the past decade. Ask anyone what they think is different now compare to 10 years ago, and they will likely tell you they have less time, more stress and they are working harder than ever. Constantly feeling rushed or stressed is something that tends to creep up on you, until one day you suddenly realize that life is not quite the same as it used to be.

When we are busy or stressed, we tend to make poor nutritional choices, and that can actually make us feel even more stressed. Poor food choices can cause other health related problems as well which causes even more stress.

The following tips will help you create a healthier diet even if your time is limited and your stress is overwhelming.

What Is Diabetes Type 1.5?

October 18, 2010 marked a special day for the diabetes community. It was the first day of the first annual LADA Awareness Week. What is LADA? Often referred to as type 1.5 diabetes, LADA is an abbreviation for latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. It is often misunderstood, frequently misdiagnosed and there are many physicians unfamiliar with it altogether.

LADA (or type 1.5 diabetes) generally affects adults in the age range of 35-50. This person usually has some of the signs and symptoms found in type 1 diabetes, but because of their age, they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. About 10% of the diabetic population has LADA, and it may be somewhat more common than type 1 diabetes. Among those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, up to 15-20% may have been misdiagnosed, and actually have LADA.

Here are some facts that distinguish LADA (type 1.5 diabetes) from type 2 diabetes:

Reading with Your Children: Developing Good Habits Early

It's the 21st century, and most children would much rather watch a few hours of Disney Channel or Nickelodeon than read a book. Plus, after a long day of school, some of those children's shows can be therapeutic. Let's be honest: most of us are guilty of letting our children sit in front of the television in order to snag a few extra minutes to ourselves as well. After all, it's unlikely that their concentration will be diverted from the newest episode of Hannah Montana or Sponge Bob Square Pants. This means more time for you to get some housework done without interruption.

Kids activity:G is for Green Gumball!

LETTER G THEME

G is for GUMBALL and GREEN.

This fun activity will have children making their own green paint and then taking part in Green Gumball painting!

What you will need:

* Blue & Yellow paint

* Plastic bowls

* Plastic spoons

* White construction paper

* Green Gumballs

* Painting Tray or a Shoebox lid

What you do:

Instruct the children to mix equal amounts of blue and yellow paint into a plastic bowl.

Jelly Bean Math-Learning Activity for Kids

PRESCHOOL THEME: MATH

Children will have a blast counting with Jelly Bean Math!

What you will need:

* Poster board

* Markers

* Jelly Beans

Halloween Theme: Let�s Make Paper Pumpkin and Paper Spider Decorations!

Halloween Theme: Let’s Make Paper Pumpkin and Paper Spider Decorations!

Paper Pumpkins and Spiders are a great way to decorate a home or classroom.

And, the kids will have a blast creating them!

Let’s start with Paper Pumpkins.

What you will need:

* Orange construction paper

* Black foam/construction paper

* Scissors

* Stapler

* Glue

* String

Thomas the Tank Engine Boy Demonstrates the Dangerous of TV Overexposure

Flip through the channels on your tube and you'll see how many hundreds of programs are out there geared specifically toward your toddler. From Disney Channel's shows like Hannah Montana, which has gained popular traction even among the older teen set, to PBS programming that offers seemingly innocuous educational shows like Arthur, there is no shortage of programs out there to keep your kids entertained.

There�s a new �mama�s little helper� in town.

There’s a new “mama’s little helper” in town.

It’s mobile apps!

These mobile apps are making life a little bit easier for parents.

Parents can now experience the bliss of being able to eat meals at restaurants or take a much-needed break from 24-hour parenting.

And, parents have no need to feel guilty because these mobile apps not only help by entertaining a child, but also educate them in fun and interactive ways

“Juggling work and family life is hard,” said Sherry Segal & Wendy Wiseman, Co-Presidents of Kiboomu. “We think a lot of parents can find themselves in badly need of something to distract their child. Something that’ll buy them a few minutes of patience under many different circumstances. Our iPhone apps do just that.”

“We’re really proud of our Piano app series. They keep children entertained and learning, allowing parents to go about their busy day.

Countdown to Halloween officially begins now! Check out this Halloween song for

HALLOWEEN THEME

It’s October!!

Countdown to Halloween begins with this perfect Halloween song and picture book.

Come have a listen at kids learn @ kiboomu daily and check out all their FREE printables for kids!

Aaaarrgghh! Spider! is a hilarious picture book, in which a lonely spider watches a family having fun with their family pets and decides she wants to join in.

Excited by the prospect of becoming the newest family pet, she tries to impress the whole clan by showing them her fancy dance moves, jumping in the bath tub to prove her excellent hygiene practices, and weaving a web to catch her own dinner.

Unfortunately, the family does not react kindly to her antics and scoots her outside every chance they get.

It’s a great spider tale for Halloween!

Teach. Sing. Learn.

Click Read More for a Great Halloween Song&Lyrics