As we have learned watermelon is about 97% water and is a great aide to fighting Type 11 Diabetes and Obesity. Fighting Obesity has become a national mandate beginning at the White House and trickling down to individual households and schools. Although there is no perfect plan in place we al...

As we have learned watermelon is about 97% water and is a great aide to fighting Type 11 Diabetes and Obesity. Fighting Obesity has become a national mandate beginning at the White House and trickling down to individual households and schools. Although there is no perfect plan in place we all try to do what we can to bring awareness of these issues to the forefront.

The Wumblers is doing their part in building awareness of Watermelon and how fun and healthy it is. Through this new children's brand that was created by a mother of four (now five as a new little one has been added to the mix) where the characters are born from Watermelon we have been able to partner with The National Watermelon Association where they have been using our Baby Wumbler Plush to teach kids in school about the nutritional benefits of Watermelon. Through the National Watermelon Association and Watermelon Promotions Board you can find fun watermelon recipes for the whole family. The Watermelon Industry has become huge supporters of the Wumblers and they even carry the Baby Wumbler image on the side of Watermelon bins and cartons in supermarkets nationwide.

Last year we were approached to create an iphone app that brought watermelon seed spitting into the palm of your hand where one tech blogger wrote us that it has helped get his kids to eat watermelon. How great is that!!

The reason the Wumblers felt so strongly about teaming up with The National Watermelon Association is due to the connection to family. Watermelon is always present at family barbecues in the summer and picnics in the fall with Watermelon now available all year round as it is imported to the US. We have learned that the Watermelon Industry itself is built on strong family values as the majority of the seed, bin and box and agricultural companies are passed down from generation to generation. They have a world renowned Watermelon Carver that can carve anything out of a Watermelon - even Elvis. They have Watermelon Queens that are also their PR reps who go from festival to festival to schools teaching the nutritious and healthy points Watermelon offers along fun filled watermelon activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Since March is National Nutrition Month and Spring and Summer are on our heels, it is a great time to focus on Watermelon, introduce and spread the awareness as to its benefits and how it is fun for the whole family.

Hi, I was born with a Cleft Palette and Lip and I been wondering if I should have cause for concern having possibly my wife conceiving a child with the same conditions. I keep hearing that the chances are higher when it skips a generation..I've also heard that taking the right vitamins during ...

Hi, I was born with a Cleft Palette and Lip and I been wondering if I should have cause for concern having possibly my wife conceiving a child with the same conditions. I keep hearing that the chances are higher when it skips a generation..I've also heard that taking the right vitamins during pregnancy helps it. At last, Why does this happen? My own mother could never give me an answer.

I think it is time for the Doctors to raise awareness of Glitz Beauty pageants and the unhealthy effects it has on children.

I am 22 years old and am not yet a parent however it makes me sick to my stomach the length these parents go to prepare their children for a Glitz Beauty Pagea...

I think it is time for the Doctors to raise awareness of Glitz Beauty pageants and the unhealthy effects it has on children.

I am 22 years old and am not yet a parent however it makes me sick to my stomach the length these parents go to prepare their children for a Glitz Beauty Pageant. I think the Doctors should explain exactly how harmful it is to spray a child with fake tanner, hairspray, apply pounds of make-up, fake eyelashes, hair extensions, etc. I wish the Doctors would discuss what message is being sent to a child that has to prance around a stage skimpy outfits and high heels.

I truly believe parents and all of America should be aware of the unhealthy effects(low self esteem, eating disorders) Glitz Pageants have on children.

My son is 10 years old and currently being treated for PANDAS... an autoimmune disorder associated with strep infections. He has Tourette's Syndrome/OCD and has had it for years. Nobody has really ever heard of this and would like some awareness about it. We cant cure him but he is on antiob...

My son is 10 years old and currently being treated for PANDAS... an autoimmune disorder associated with strep infections. He has Tourette's Syndrome/OCD and has had it for years. Nobody has really ever heard of this and would like some awareness about it. We cant cure him but he is on antiobiotics to prevent further trauma to his brain. I would like other parents to know, dont let that soar throat go untreated. Its saddens me to see him like this if only i had known. thanks

Also my 7 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Crohn's Disease and most people dont even think of this when a young child has stomach pain/diarrhea, luckily i went to an excellent doctor who caught it quickly but she has severe inflammation in her colon and small intestines and is on heavy medicine to treat this so i probably should have caught more quickly.

Thirdly my 4 year old has had 5 bone breaks and was tested for Ricketts and Osteogenis Imperfecta which were both negative. His full body Xray revealed he has Osteopenia but no one has ever told me how or why a 4 year old would have osteopenia and what i can do about it. Thanks
Colleen Fitzgerald

NoseFrida is a children's health tool you use to remove the snot from your child's nose. A design from Sweden, different and somewhat awkward, it is completely effective.

NoseFrida is a children's health tool you use to remove the snot from your child's nose. A design from Sweden, different and somewhat awkward, it is completely effective.

I am the mom of 4 boys. The oldest has growth hormone definiency and has been on replacement therapy for the past year and 4 months. He is doing well on it. What are the pros and cons of this?
Now, my fourth son is undergoing testing for slow growth. He was in the 50th to 75th perc...

I am the mom of 4 boys. The oldest has growth hormone definiency and has been on replacement therapy for the past year and 4 months. He is doing well on it. What are the pros and cons of this?
Now, my fourth son is undergoing testing for slow growth. He was in the 50th to 75th percentile and is now in the 3rd and steady. The endocrinologist, gastroenterologist and pulminologist are all trying to figure out why.
I am curious if these things run in families and wondering if there are down sides to the treatment.
Erin