Stress, Caffeine, Bonds

I like this one - put the pot on and share it with the kids. Can't tell you how many children love to stick their fingers - clean of course- into my coffee cup. Somehow Miss Judy's coffee is a mysterious thing. I was Miss Stress America when I was pregnant and all of my children were trained before they were two. Brendan knew all his letters and Molly could recite the entire Night Before Christmas at two.

BOSTON -- In medical news Wednesday, Heather Unruh had three stories just for mom, including one for those moms who've ever wondered if their child loves their day-care provider more than their parents.

Stress
If you are pregnant and stressed out, there's one less thing to worry about.
Johns Hopkins surveyed women who were six to eight months pregnant and then followed up with them six weeks and two years after their babies were born.

They found the children of women who reported being the most stressed out did not have any developmental problems. In fact, children born to the most anxious and stressed women tended to be the most advanced by the time they were 2.

Caffeine
Any new parent could use a java jolt to offset the sleep deprivation that comes with a newborn, but a study in the New England journal of medicine shows premature babies may benefit from caffeine, too.

Small doses appear to reduce lung problems common in tiny newborns, at least in the short-term. Researchers plan to follow up with the preemies for a couple more years to see if the benefits last.

Preschool Bonds
If you worry your child is more attached to their day-care teachers than to you, don't.
A review of dozens of studies shows even preschoolers who form strong bonds with sitters or teachers are still most closely connected to Mom and Dad. In fact, children who were most secure about their parents were more likely to grow close to their day-care providers.