Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that feed on blood drawn from the scalp and result in plenty of annoying itchiness. Though they don’t spread disease, they are creepy little things and it’s hard not to freak out when you find them. If you freak out, so will your kids. So, take a deep breath and try this instead: Confirm the Diagnosis Before launching into [...]
Few experiences equal the agony of watching your child be hospitalized. If this happens to your family, these tips can help you and your child spend the most comfortable and productive healing time at the hospital: Provide Full Information Remember that you know more about your child’s history and state of health than anyone else. You must be sure to share all the information with [...]
We don’t want to scare you. On the other hand, maybe we do. The statistics for childhood obesity are more than alarming. In January of this year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released the latest numbers for children. Here’s what they say: “The percentage of children with obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. Today, about one in five [...]
Antibiotics have grown in popularity since their inception as a way to ward off diseases, and the logic behind their use seems simple enough. However, a new book argues that an over dependence on antibiotics can have the opposite effect of leaving children even more vulnerable to illness. Good vs. Bad Bacteria Antibacterial product marketing always focuses on showing bacteria that is responsible for a [...]
Different types of rashes Baby's skin is the most sensitive. Soap, detergent, lotions and other conditions can all cause a rash on your baby. Newborns are especially prone to rashes. A few of the most common rashes you might see are: Pink Pimples, also called Neonatal Acne, is thought to be caused by exposure to hormones from the mother in the womb during pregnancy. No [...]
The common cold could more aptly be named the common colds: over 200 viruses can cause the symptoms we diagnose as a cold. Since viruses aren’t yet curable and the sheer number of cold viruses makes it impractical to vaccinate, the best thing you can do is ease common cold symptoms, keep your child home from school or day care, and let the immune system battle it [...]
Whether you’re a full time stay-at-home parent, or making the journey back into your career, you have the exact same need to make sure your little one is getting the best nutrition available. Once your baby starts to grow and begin their journey into the wide world of solid food, parents are charged with the task of finding nutritious ingredients that will end up in [...]
Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, is extremely dangerous for children, especially those under the age of five. Children with certain illnesses are even more susceptible to complications arising from influenza, such as asthma and diabetes, as well as brain and nervous system disorders. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Each year, millions of children get sick with seasonal influenza; [...]
In order to protect your child from potentially dangerous diseases, regularly scheduled vaccinations are important. Follow your doctor recommended schedule, and be sure to get an annual flu shot before peak season. Here is the current schedule for children under 18: 0 to 15 Months During the first 15 months of a child’s life they will receive a large number of vaccinations. Shots your child [...]
For some kids, learning just comes easily. They sit attentively, listen accurately, and absorb whatever knowledge is being presented to them almost effortlessly. But for the most part, every kid has a moment or a day when it’s not so simple. It’s actually normal for kids to have trouble concentrating. Think of all the things that can run through a child’s mind in any given [...]
