Most companies understand that their employees may need to take additional work to support their families. Just: 1. Tell your boss about your plans. 2. Work on your free time -- weekends, after work. 3. Don't use company resources. This includes your work computer and email. 4. Make sure that your freelance work does not compete with company interests. 5. Maintain … [Read more...] about is it ethical to accept freelance work while holding a full-time job?
How do I know if my child has a food allergy?
The best method is the "elimination diet." Your child goes on a strict diet, eating only what you know does not cause allergic reactions. Every week, you add one new food, observing for any symptoms. If you notice that he's allergic to it, you remove it and then revert to the previous diet for three days. Then, you introduce another new food. This goes on for several weeks or … [Read more...] about How do I know if my child has a food allergy?
Surprising things that can cause your child’s skin allergies
One day, my toddler developed red, itchy rashes around her neck. I assumed it was just a heat rash, but the itching grew worse—and my poor daughter would fumble at her neck, clearly uncomfortable. We tried putting ointment, and hoped the rashes would resolve themselves, but she was so unhappy that we brought her to the pediatrician. We found out that she had an allergy—not to … [Read more...] about Surprising things that can cause your child’s skin allergies
How to lower your child’s risk for allergies
Most moms associate allergies with rashes or swelling. But little symptoms like a runny nose, or even chronic earaches, could be a sign that your baby either have an allergy or are at higher risk for developing one when they grow older. Doctors also recommend that parents take a proactive role. Don't wait for allergy symptoms to appear; a little vigilance and precaution can … [Read more...] about How to lower your child’s risk for allergies
How to reduce your child’s sick days
Schools are germ magnets. Children can easily pass on viruses to their classmates, who come home sick (and pretty soon the whole family is down with the flu, too!). In fact, surveys show that kids have an average of about six colds a year. While colds aren't life-threatening, each day that your child stays home from school makes it more difficult for him to catch up on … [Read more...] about How to reduce your child’s sick days