Articles written by Katherine Brind'Amour

Most school reports require sources from scientific or academic journals, but without knowing where to go it can be tough to find reliable references.

Sep 18, 2011 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Autumn is a wonderful time to fill the house with seasonal decor. To save money, try making these projects on your own or with the help of your kids.

Sep 18, 2011 - Katherine Brind'Amour

In these difficult economic times, finding a job can be a challenge even for those with advanced or professional degrees.

Oct 20, 2010 - Katherine Brind'Amour

As seasons change, it is always a good idea to have a few low-cost ideas for transforming your look. These budget-friendly tips can help make it happen!

Oct 6, 2010 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Every parent should know the basics about newborn screening tests and how this early public health measure can save their child's life.

Sep 21, 2010 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Everyone loves the classic Thanksgiving staple of pumpkin pie, but there are many other delicious ways to use pumpkin - in everything from breakfast to dinner!

Nov 22, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Pregnant women and new parents are often full of questions, and bombarded with information. Here are reliable sites with useful resources for a new or expectant couple.

Oct 5, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Many public health departments promote newborn screening through a routine blood and hearing test performed at the hospital after birth to detect rare conditions.

Sep 28, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Women experiencing difficulties breastfeeding their infants, or who have questions about nursing, can find and meet with a certified lactation consultant in their area.

Sep 25, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Pregnant women are protected by federal law during and after pregnancy to prevent discrimination or unlawful termination. Employers and women should know their rights.

Sep 14, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Although school assignments often require citations or references, many people are confused as to when a source should be cited. Here's how to decide whether to cite.

Sep 8, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Here are the CDC guidelines for pregnant women and new parents for the swine flu (H1N1) vaccine; both the seasonal flu shot and the H1N1 shot will be available this fall.

Sep 5, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Pregnant women who are significantly overweight or obese are more likely to suffer health problems during pregnancy, and are at an increased risk of poor birth outcomes.

Aug 30, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Research on Norwegian women indicates that those who received information on how to monitor fetal movements were less likely to have a stillborn baby.

Aug 24, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Once diagnosed with gestational diabetes, there are important steps a pregnant woman should take to manage the condition following medical advice and proper nutrition.

Aug 23, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Here is information on the nutrition facts of the sweet potato as well as recipes for the healthiest vegetable. Includes suggestions for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Aug 17, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

The WIC Program provides nutrition education and healthy supplemental foods to pregnant or nursing women and their young children, provided they qualify.

Aug 13, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Colostrum, the first liquid that is secreted from the breast after a baby is born, has a large number of important nutrients and benefits for a newborn.

Aug 8, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Every year the CDC releases a "report card" evaluating each state's successes and failures regarding the promotion and protection of breastfeeding.

Aug 5, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Pregnancy is not the only time when women should follow special dietary guidelines; women who plan on breastfeeding should eat extra, healthy foods too.

Jul 16, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

"Eating for two," many women gain more weight than necessary when pregnant, and have difficulty taking the extra pounds off afterwards.

Jul 7, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Pregnant women looking for support or assistance during pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood stages may seek the help of a doula.

Jul 6, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Mangoes can be the perfect fruity compliment to a variety of tasty summer meals. Here are seasonal recipes for mango salsa, mango chicken, and a mango glaze.

Jun 26, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Learn how to use simple summary techniques to perform a review of the literature on academic topics. "Lit" reviews can be used for notes, paper introductions, and more.

Jun 26, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Once a student knows the basics of how to use search engines to do a literature search for research articles, finding excellent sources for the assignment is a snap.

Jun 24, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

When writing an academic paper or a piece that requires scholarly citations, use these tips to figure out if a source is appropriate.

Jun 18, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Ideally, all job interviews will go smoothly and result in an offer of employment. Here's what to do if the opposite happens.

Jun 18, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

One of the best ways to remain composed during an interview is to work on being relaxed before the questioning even begins. Here are tips for keeping your cool!

Jun 3, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Nothing can ruin an interview like confusing answers, uncontrolled yammering, or sweating bullets. Follow these tips to keep it cool and remain calm during an interview.

Jun 3, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Just because picnics are normally outside or far from the kitchen doesn't mean they can't be full of gourmet flavors and simple dishes.

Jun 3, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Although writing a masters thesis can be a daunting task, simple organization techniques and planning skills can make the long process go smoothly.

Jun 2, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Keeping outdoor plants alive during the summer in Arizona can be a challenge, even for those with a "green thumb." Here are some tips for potted plant care in the heat.

Jun 1, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Rafting down the Salt River outside of Phoenix, Arizona can be an excellent way to pass a hot summer day in the desert - just keep these tips in mind for a great outing.

May 29, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Writing an effective, defensible thesis statement can be easier than you think.

May 29, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Whether you are a middle school professor or a college TA, there are simple techniques for grading thesis papers.

May 29, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Thesis papers are often considered difficult assignments, but with the tips below a thesis paper can be the easiest kind of essay to write.

May 29, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Pesto is an excellent way to add flavor to meals. Because it is often a bit expensive, here are a few tips for using it all up in a variety of tasty summer dishes.

May 27, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Creating a nice variety of delicious foods for the party doesn't have to be difficult - stick to these simple suggestions for an affair with gourmet flair.

May 22, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

This year's graduates are the most unfortunate in decades in terms of finding work. Here are some ideas for keeping jobless grads on their feet until things blow over.

May 22, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

The recently discovered induced pluripotent stem cells, or IPS cells, seem to be just as promising as embryonic stem cells without any of the ethical drawbacks.

May 21, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Limiting the weekly budget and using up pantry items are basic ways to save on groceries, but if you are willing to put in the extra effort you can save even more!

May 20, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

One of the easiest ways to put extra money into savings every month is to trim your regular expenditures, like the weekly grocery bill, and stash away the cash.

May 20, 2009 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Homemade baby food is a great way to bring additional taste and nutrition into your baby's diet without hurting your pocketbook.

Oct 10, 2008 - Katherine Brind'Amour

Though the "Day of the Dead" might sound slightly morbid at first, this celebration is as much about life as it is about remembering the dead.

Oct 8, 2008 - Katherine Brind'Amour