Evidence-based mothering




Ask me to screen capture the last two things I've been working on tonight and I'll show you a screen about how to scan using my relative new printer (1 month old), and this (above). Yes I am not the most conscientious when it comes to catching up on my reading assignments, but I can readily digest a study on zinc (chelated or carbonate?) and its effects on growth among school going children. Ah, motherhood. Nothing else keeps you on your toes.

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