People often call conjunctivitis “pink eye” because it can cause the white of the eye to take on a pink or red color. Symptoms of pink eye can vary but typically include redness or swelling of the white of the … Continue reading
6 Ways Parents Can Help Their Children To Have Stress-Free Immunization Shots…
There are things parents and caregivers can do to help children who are afraid of needles. If your child is old enough to understand they are going to the doctor for a shot, do not keep it a secret. It … Continue reading
New Baby Tips – Some Frequently Asked Questions From New and Expecting Mothers…
What Equipment will I need before I leave the hospital with my infant? Before your infant goes home from the hospital, you will need a car seat, formula bottles (if you are not breastfeeding), rectal thermometer, nasal aspirator/bulb suction, and … Continue reading
How To Handle Temper Tantrums – Tips On When It Is Normal or Needs Diagnosis and Treatment
Not all temper tantrums are attempts by children to manipulate you. Some children have temper tantrums because their is an imbalance somewhere. This is the reason when discipline isn’t always the best way to help some children with their tantrums. … Continue reading
You Know That Book You Read to Your Child Over and Over Again? Turns Out It Helps Them To Learn and Read Better!
Everyday parents are asked to read the same book over and over again by their children. Don’t fret though because it’s the best way to help your children learn new words says a new study by Dr. Jessica Horst from … Continue reading
Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment for Chickenpox…
Chickenpox is a highly infectious disease that usually occurs during childhood. By adulthood, more than 90% of Americans have had chickenpox. Since the mid-1990s, most children have been vaccinated against the infection. The disease is caused by the varicella-zoster virus … Continue reading
Six Little Ways to Show Love To Your Children…
It’s a given that we love our children. We let them know every day—in the morning, before dropping them off at school and at bedtime. Telling your children you love them is great, but showing them is even better. Listen … Continue reading
Getting Your Kids to Play Outdoors Increases Makes Them Healthier!
A study by The Journal of Pediatrics confirms that time spent outdoors after school was positively associated with moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Children are recommended to participate in at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity … Continue reading
Is My Child Ready For Their First Cell Phone?…
We live in a world full of technology and, for many of us, our children understand it better than we do. Parents may feel pressured by their children to provide them with a cell phone at an early age but … Continue reading
How To Tell If Your Child Has a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)…
Kids catch lots of bugs in their first few years of life. Colds and other respiratory infections are common. But kids can get urinary tract infections (UTIs), too. Up to 8% of girls and 2% of boys will get a … Continue reading