Air pollution lowers kids IQ’s. We know that pollution that impacts breathing and cardio health is bad (think second hand smoke), but now doctors are trying to figure out the link to the brain. So far they can say that the effects of air pollution can lowers children’s IQ, in a similar way to a mother smoking in-utero. But unfortunately, many people cannot easily move and there is less that can be done about pollution.

Tips for your fussy eater. My 2 year old is still stuck in her “white” phase. She will only eat white foods… pasta, rice, potatoes, milk, bananas, apples… you get what I mean. I know I am not alone in my frustrations. It is important to encourage your picky eater to eat more foods, not only because they will be healthier, but because they might grow up to be an adult with limited food preferences. And don’t forget - children will learn from your own examples, so set a good one for them! Here are some tips - click on the link to get them all.

Tips for picky eaters:

- Don’t make a fuss at mealtimes. Make sure meals are sociable, friendly occasions with no fighting.

- Be calm if your children refuse to eat something. Don’t insist on a clean plate.

- Children might eat better when the portions are smaller.

- Serve fun-shaped pasta with a vegetable sauce.

- Fussy toddlers often eat better if they’re allowed to feed themselves with fingers.

- Don’t offer foods as rewards.

- Children enjoy eating with other children and may be tempted to try something new because their peers are eating it.

- Don’t spoil their appetite by offering too many snacks.