Oh, for the good old days when our baby would peacefully sleep through a visit to the pediatrician. Toddlers are old enough to know what's going on. They can scream in fear when they remember the needle from the last check-up, and wriggle in protest as strangers (even if it is a friendly doctor) poke at their body. Here are some ways to prepare your toddler for a checkup, … [Read more...] about How to prepare your toddler for a doctor’s checkup
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How To Treat Bronchitis in Babies
Bronchitis is a relatively common illness among babies because they still have weak lungs. You'll know that your baby has respiratory problems if he or she has a dry cough that doesn't go away, has difficulty breathing, wheezes or makes an airy or squealing when they breathe. A mild fever, a stuffed nose and loss of appetite are also some of the symptoms. According to studies, … [Read more...] about How To Treat Bronchitis in Babies
Are pesticides making your kids sick?
Cockroaches and mosquitoes can cause asthma, dengue and a host of other diseases. But do the pesticides that kill them pose equal, sometimes greater danger to our kids' health? Used incorrectly, pesticides can be very harmful when ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. Remember: they are designed to kill or harm living organisms (even if it if a pesky mosquito). And … [Read more...] about Are pesticides making your kids sick?
Protect your kids from pesticide poisoning
Pesticide poisoning is more common than most parents realize. Bug sprays and repellants kill the pests but they can also pose serious health risks especially to babies, young children, and pregnant women. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency warns of several diseases associated with pesticide exposure. Here are some tips on how to avoid pesticide exposure and … [Read more...] about Protect your kids from pesticide poisoning
What to do When Your Child Hates Vegetables
We know the importance of a proper diet, and why kids need the vitamins and nutrients to grow, play, and learn. Unfortunately, our kids don't care. 'I hate spinach!' 'I don't like this food. Yuck!' Or they just simply cry, or sit there at the table without touching anything, until you end up shouting in frustration. Here are some parenting tips on how to end the meal battles … [Read more...] about What to do When Your Child Hates Vegetables