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Title: Genetics Author:QLD Science teachers Date published: ND Why relevant and summary: This site discusses genetics and many of the terms we were introduced to in our text and in class. It goes over dominant and recessive genes, what alleles are, phenotypes, genotypes and much more. It provides you with examples and definitions of words, and walks you through how to determine if a trait is dominant or recessive. How it influenced my thinking: It influenced my thinking by helping me see the difference between things like phenotypes and genotypes, as well as providing pictures and diagrams to further help with my understanding. Credibility of source: The site is obviously made by science teachers but it doesn't say who, or where they are from. I'd say this site is credible because it seems to provide you with good and accurate information, but you probably can't use it as a source for a research paper.

Title: Breastfeeding vs. Bottle feeding Author: American Pregnancy Association Date Published: Last Updated 01/13 Why Relevant and Summary: This website is very easy to understand. It briefly states the pros and cons of breastfeeding and bottle feeding. This site will be very helpful if one is doing their paper on Breastfeeding and culture. How This Influenced My Thinking: I took a child development class a few years ago, so this article definitely helped me remember the pros and cons of breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Credibility of Source: This website is from the American Pregnancy Association so I definitely think this page is credible due to the name of the site and because it is an organization.

Title:Childbirth Options: What's the Best? Author: Brenda Conway Date Published: N.D. Why Relevant and Summary: This is a great article explaining the many different birthing options. It also gives pros and cons of each. How this influenced my thinking: I didn't realize there were so many options available with a hospital birth. Credibility of Source: The article was from Web M.D. so i think it is very credible.

Title: Breastfeeding and Human Lactation Author: Jan Riordan Date Published: 1998 Why Relevant and Summary: This ebook is very relevant because it discusses how different culutres choose to breastfeed or not and how other cultures can determine if they will breastfeed or not. This ebook gets more in detail but from my reading (pgs. 716-719) it covers background information and provide examples on which culture breastfeed why or why not. How This Influenced My Thinking: This has influence my thinking because I subconsciously didn't realized why most people didn't breast feed besides it just being a trend. Credibility of Source: This is credible because it is a published book.

Title: Breast vs. Bottle for Feeding Your Baby Author: Roy Benaroch Date Published: Last revised July 2012 Why relevant and Summary: It is relevant because it discusses the difference between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding. It gives a detailed list of the advantages of breastfeeding. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influenced my thinking because now I fully know the advantages and disadvantages of breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Credibility of Source: It seems credible it was revised only a couple of months ago

Title: Home birth: Know the pros and cons Author: Mayo Clinic Staff Date Published: 2011 Why relevant and summary: One of the birth options that I talked about was a homebirth. This article talked about why women choose to have homebirths, the cases where it would not be recommended and how to prepare for a homebirth How it influenced my thinking: It didn't change my thinking, but it was a good reference and confirmed some of the things that I said.

Title: Water Birth Author: American Pregnancy Association Date Published: 01/2013 Why Relevant and Summary: This page shows the benefits to water birth over traditional vaginal birth outside of water, giving tips on how to prepare for a water birth, and those it would not work well for. How This Influenced My Thinking: I was unaware of all of the benefits of water births. Credibility of Source: 8; sources are cited at the base of article

Title: Water Births Author: American Pregnancy Association Date Published: 01/2013-Last Revised Why Relevant and Summary: It gives a good overview to the benefits and drawbacks to water birth. How This Influenced My Thinking: It influences me further in my belief that a water birth is the choice for me. Credibility of Source: Yes, the references listed at the bottom of this short overview, that were used to compile the information that was provided here, are credible sources.

Title:Prenatal development Author: Many Date Published:ND Why Relevant and Summary: This website was tremendously helpful when i was writing my paper on prenatal development. Not only does it take you through each stage of development and tell you what is happening, but it also discusses prenatal care. Pictures and diagrams are drawn to help you better understand what the site is discussing. It also describes some congenital and maternal derived abnormalities as well. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influenced my thinking by helping me understand what exactly goes on during each stage of pregnancy. I also never knew that abnormalities could be congenital or maternally derived so that was also interesting. Credibility of Source: The source has many citations and is from the encyclopedia of children's health so i assume its pretty credible

Title: What is Nature Versus Nurture? Author: Kendra Cherry Date: n.d Why Relevant to Summary: This is relevant to summary because it really looks at the differences between genetics and enviornment. This website gave examples as well, which helps to understand this concept better How Influenced my Thinking: This has influenced my thinking by viewing how my life has been influenced by either genetics or enviornment. Before, i did not know that our enviornment could play a role in our development. Credibility: This website is credible because you can see who the author is and their backgrounds

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Title:Childbirth in Other Cultures Author:Jennifer Vanderlaan & Birthing Naturally Date Published: 2000-2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Its relevant because it talks about what other cultures believe when it comes to childbirth How This Influenced My Thinking: It didn't influence my thinking Credibility of Source: It seems credible

Title: Water birth information Author: Waterbirth International Date Published: 01/2013 Why Relevant and Summary: I talk about water birth in my paper. This site gives reference to the positives of water births and just talks about the wonderful experience that one would look forward to if this was the method of their choice. How This Influenced My Thinking: Influences my thinking because it helped me to understand the water birth aspect and that hospital births are not the only way to give birth. Credibility of Source: It's a Waterbirth International website with information about doula's and midwives.

Title: Prenatal Massage - Many Benefits for Mom and Baby Author: Caroline Vigery, CMT Date Published: September 12, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: This article explains the many benefits for both mother and baby from receiving Prenatal Massage. For mom it includes relaxation and stress reduction, reduction of pain and strains, improvement of blood circulation, preparation for labor, and improvement of respiratory and GI functions. Baby also receives improved blood circulation, healthy tissue, flexible joints and muscles during the pregnancy and labor. How This Influenced My Thinking: Prior to finding this article, I did not know that this was something that mothers did to improve health during pregnancy. I think that it is a great idea and I plan to receive massages too if and when I am pregnant. Credibility of Source: Pretty credible, it is a yoga business so they are more likely to point out the positive effects to make more business, but the article seems thorough and well written.

Title:The Preschool Years: Physical & Cognitive Development Author:Robert Feldman Date Published:n.d Why Relevant and Summary: This is relevant because it talks about the physical aspect of a toddlers early development. As well as their brain development, what you can and should not do. How This Influenced My Thinking: This made me realize that toddlers and infants are so complex because they can be affected really easy and it can transition into adulthood. Credibility of Source:Seems pretty credible, the author works for prentice hall. It is also based off of another resource.

Title: Zone of Proxiaml Development Author: Heather Coffey Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant and Summary: Talks about teaching techniques from a vygotskian perspective How this influenced my thinking: I was confused as to how to translate the theory into a teaching method but this article cleared it up. Credibility of source: UNC School of Education

Title: Scaffolding Author: Sadhana Puntambekar Date Published: n.d. Why Relevant and Summary: Talks about benefits of scaffolding and elements of scaffolded instruction How This Influenced My Thinking: I now know how influential scaffolding is Credibility of Source: Credible

Title: What is Habituation Author: Wise Geek Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: It explains Habituation. How This Influenced My Thinking: This explained what habituation was. Credibility of Source: Different sources are cited.

Title: about _ temperament Author: seaner4949 Date Published: February 15 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: Great video where Alexander Thomas and Stella Chess discuss temperament qualities in children. They also go into explaining the nine temperament traits and give examples of each. How This Influenced My Thinking: I never really thought much about how important temperament was in children as well as goodness-of-fit when it came to the child's biology and their environment. Credibility of Source: very credible video featuring Thomas and Chess discussing temperament and their proposed concept of goodness-of-fit.

Title:Jean Piaget Author:Sean Mcleoud Date Published:2009 Why Relevant and Summary:great overview about Piaget's theories as well as information regarding Piaget himself. Has some videos as well exemplifying some of his concepts. How This Influenced My Thinking: This helped me get a better grasp on Piaget's sensorimotor stage of development and his understanding of an infants cognitive development. Credibility of Source:medium