Melanie Shearer
Melanie Shearer is a full-time professor of medical assisting at Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland, OH. She enjoys writing about topics related to personal health and teaching the general public about wellness. With over fifteen years in the healthcare industry and several degrees and certificates in areas such as massage therapy, medical technology, and medical assisting, Melanie can write on just about any health related topic and make it easy to read and understand.
As the Feature Writer for the Infants and Toddlers section, Melanie will bring her experience working with pediatric patients, as well as her parenting skills to her readers through weekly submissions focusing on infant and toddler health and wellness. With a set of twins and a preschooler, she has had personal experience putting her health knowledge to good use in her own home.
In her spare time, Melanie loves spending time with her children and husband. You can often find her hiking, camping, or researching the latest health news. She dreams of one day owning and operating an organic vegetable and free range chicken farm to promote healthy living and eating.
Latest Articles
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Avoiding Toddler Temper Tantrums: Rest, Choices, and Routine
Temper tantrums in toddlers are difficult. Getting rest, offering choices, and establishing routines all help to reduce or avoid tantrums in small children.
Jan 18, 2012
- Melanie Shearer
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How to Go Back to School and Raise Infants and Toddlers
Going to college is stressful enough, but for those that are doing it and raising a family, it can feel impossible. Steps are given to ease the difficulty.
Jul 28, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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Sunscreens: How They Work, Ingredients, Safety
Choosing a sunscreen should take into account the safety and effectiveness of the product. Mineral and non-mineral varieties of sunscreen are available.
Mar 2, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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Cretinism: Congenital Hypothyroidism, Symptoms and Treatment
What is cretinism? What is hypothyroidism in infants? Learn more about the causes and prognosis of this disease that could lead to mental retardation.
Feb 23, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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Breast Implants, Augmentation, Boob Jobs: Safety and Information
Choosing plastic surgery to add silicone or saline implants to the breast area is a decision that needs to be made with valid information from research.
Feb 16, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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How Much Weight Should I Lose Per Week?
Losing weight and stored calories safely is a concern that many dieters find themselves having. Weight loss goals, losing pounds and dieting are discussed.
Feb 14, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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Does Exercise Cause Miscarriage?
Many women are concerned that physical activity in pregnancy leads to spontaneous abortion or miscarriage. Exercise can be healthy, but sometimes it isn't.
Feb 13, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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Pregnancy Trimesters: Control Weight Gain, Fitness and Exercise
Physical activity during pregnancy increases the health of mother and baby. Workouts can lower weight gain making delivery easier. Work out each trimester.
Feb 13, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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Toddler Playing Leads to Learning, Encourage Educational Play
Playing and learning go hand in hand. Find out how to teach colors, shapes, letters and numbers to a young child to promote fun while learning.
Feb 12, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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Reduce Belly, Abdominal or Visceral Fat with Healthy Food Choices
Getting rid of a spare tire is difficult. There are foods that promote losing unhealthy weight in the ab area. Several foods can help with weight loss.
Feb 10, 2011
- Melanie Shearer
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