9 Ways to Encourage Children to Connect, Create, and Play Away from the ScreenIs it almost time for school vacation? Are you wondering how to spend that time? Given how exhausting holidays can be, especially for working parents, it's understandable that children are frequently allowed to spend hours watching TV, playing video games, or using a tablet....
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This might not happen over night, but parents can help preschoolers sleep in their own beds. This might not happen over night, but parents can help preschoolers sleep in their own beds.Step one: Understand the processChildren always want to sleep with their parents. This is because they feel loved and protected while also enjoying a snuggle. Most parents...
While it may not result in any major issues, a shorter-than-usual band of tissue may limit tongue movements.A band of tissue known as the lingual frenulum holds the tongue partially to the front of the mouth. A small frenulum might limit the tongue's range of motion. This is referred to as a tongue tie.A child with a tongue tie is unable to touch the...
During this holiday season, when parents, friends, and family members are looking to purchase toys for the children on their lists or donate them to those who are less fortunate, I have a few suggestions for what you should avoid buying and what you should consider instead. Of course, not all gifts have to be bought. Daily opportunities for play bring...
Hey guys, you know what's really cool? Small pets! They can be so adorable and bring so much joy. But here's the thing: some of them can actually carry bacteria that can be harmful to us. So, it's important to be aware of that and take the necessary precautions when handling them. Safety first, right? Turtles, iguanas, frogs, and other small pets can...
Toddler formulas are costly, unnecessary, and potentially unhealthy.Once babies reach the age of one, they no longer need infant formula as their nutritional needs can be met through solid foods. Cow's milk or fortified plant milk like soy milk can be perfectly suitable for them without the need for excessive consumption.In a recent report by the American...
The most typical cause of chronic stomach discomfort in kids and teenagers is difficult to identify and cure.
The most frequent cause of persistent stomach pain in children cannot be diagnosed through testing or treated with medication. Because of this, diagnosing and treating the condition can be exceedingly difficult.Functional abdominal discomfort...
In a world that is becoming increasingly digital, it is not surprising that children are spending more and more time on electronic devices. And while there is undoubtedly much to be learned, investigated, and created using devices, there are skills that devices cannot always teach and which children must acquire. DepositphotosPlay enhances executive...
For kids, swimming is a fantastic activity. It's a terrific way to get outside and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. It's also an important safety skill.Swimming can be challenging for kids with eczema, often known as atopic dermatitis. This is how parents may assist.DepositphotosWhat is eczema? Eczema is a skin allergy. Both allergies to food and...
I've heard parents say that the nursery where their child is enrolled doesn't provide the service their child needs. If a nursery doesn't live up to expectations, it can hurt a child's health and education. Parents should make it their top priority to give their children the best quality of life.Handing over the emotional duty of making sure your child...
What to do when a child's weight is below what is healthy for their ageWhen talking about children's and teens' weight, which is a sensitive subject, people often talk about the health costs of being overweight or obese. Occasionally, however, a youngster must gain weight. While there are numerous ways to accomplish this, not all of them are healthy.
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IntroductionPerhaps the very last thing you would like to do after your maternity leave ends is to take your child to an unfamiliar or odd environment for the entire day. Yet, the greatest thing parents can accomplish for their children is to register them in childcare.If you've been contemplating the advantages of childcare and thus are concerned...
This year, back-to-school initiatives promote a secure return to full-time, in-person education in order to improve kids' academic and psychological well-being. Even though it may be tempting to keep summertime sleep patterns, it's important for kids to have a regular schedule where they sleep when it's dark and are awake when it's light. This is how...
Children and teenagers who practice heart-healthy behaviours live longer.A new study confirms what we've always suspected: our health and habits as children and teenagers have an impact on our health as adults. And it's not just about our health; it's also about how long we live.What did the research measure and discover?Nearly 40,000 people from the...
What parents need to know about concussion care for children and teensPexel imageIn fact, concussions are the most prevalent type of traumatic brain injury, accounting for more than half of all cases (TBI). We've learned from the experiences of former National Football League players that concussions can cause long-term health issues.
When a...
It would be an understatement to say that the last two years have been difficult for children and teenagers. Major worldwide events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have had an impact on our daily lives and put us to the test in unprecedented ways. Racial and political issues are also constants in the lives of young people of all ages.Parents have a...
All parents want their children to be successful in life — and by that, we mean not only having a good job and earning a good living but also being happy. And all parents wonder how they will accomplish this.
According to Harvard's Center on the Developing Child, it's less about academics and extracurricular activities and more about developing...
If you frequently trip over a building block, a doll, or a race car, you understand the difficulties associated with encouraging smaller children to put away their toys. The following are some ideas for encouraging children to clean up after themselves and maintain a neat home.Make precise and targeted requests.When you ask your child to put away a...
Big emotions can be frightening. Anxiety, sadness, anger, and a variety of other strong emotions can quickly activate the fight-or-flight response in the body. That is true for adults, but it is especially true for children who are still discovering their emotions and learning to manage them. Now that school has resumed, there may be spillovers of...
There are obviously times when washing up makes sense, such as when your child is grimy from a day in the dirt, is covered in sweat, paint, or other apparent dirt, or has had an explosive poop. If your kid has spent the day in a pool (the chlorine may irritate the skin), a body of water (there may be things in the water that are irritating or harmful),...
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