Hormone: Leptin. One of the many hormones produced by your fat cells is leptin, which plays a role in appetite control. Research has found that excess body fat can cause a condition known as leptin resistance, which means your brain isn't affected by leptin even though your body contains higher levels of it.
Best Pet for Kids: 1. Large DOGS like Labs are typically friendly and encourage kids to be active outdoors. Plus: Kids and Pets: A Safety Guide. 4 Rules for Naming a Pet. Coping with a Missing Pet.
Good toys for young infants: 1  Things they can reach for, hold, suck on, shake, make noise with - rattles, large rings, squeeze toys, teething toys, soft dolls, textured balls, and vinyl and board books. 2  Things to listen to - books with nursery rhymes and poems, and recordings of lullabies and simple songs.