Child Health Articles

How Lacey Buchanan Raised Tessier Cleft Awareness

gigi — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:49:49 -0600

After Lacey Buchanan’s video about his son went viral; more people are starting to be more aware about Tessier clefts. This is a very rare case that happens only to a handful of children.

It’s Almost Summer! Don’t forget the Sunscreen for Your Kids!

gigi — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:14:43 -0600

Our children are more susceptible to skin cancer than grown ups are. Sun safety is a must especially with summer just around the corner. Here are some tips on how to keep your kids safe under the sun.

Toddlers in Gowns, Make Up and Tiaras: What Does a Show like Toddlers and Tiaras Really Teach Your Little Girl?

kristine — Tue, 15 May 2012 04:07:40 -0600

Any mother would love to dress up her 3 year-old daughter. There’s something really nice about pink dresses, pink bows, lace socks, and black Mary Janes’ that you would want to see on your little girl. Dressing up can be fun especially if it is for special events such as birthday parties, school plays, and even Sunday school. But some mothers take dressing up to the next level- in children beauty pageants and reality TV.

Breastfeeding Beyond 2 Years Old: To Do or Not To Do?

marj — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:18:10 -0600

Is breastfeeding a child past 2 years old wrong? Why does the society have such a strong opinion about extended breastfeeding?

Your Toddler and MakeUp: Should You Let Your Child Put on MakeUp at a Young Age?

kristine — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:20:47 -0600

Concealer, face powder, lipstick, lip gloss, mascara, and eyeliner- these items may be the essentials that women cannot leave their homes without. Your best girlfriend, you, and even your teenage daughter may have makeup kits stashed and always handy inside the bag. Dressing up, doing the hair, and putting on makeup will complete any young woman’s day out. How young or how old should a girl be before she is allowed to use makeup? Is it perfectly normal and okay to allow (or help) toddlers and pre-school children to put on makeup?

Impact of TV on the Background: Still Noise for Kids

gigi — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:48:28 -0600

Are you one of the parents out there who keep their television switched on even if your kids are not watching? Television on the background can also affect your kid's health, even if you think it does

Don’t Let the Space Monkey Invade Your Home: Educating Parents, Kids, and Teens About The Choking Game

kristine — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:29:14 -0600

Have you ever heard of the Space Monkey? It's not your usual monkey-hero who gets to save the distressed monkey-princess in the video game world. This game may involve your child or teen and their peers and the only hero that can do the saving will be you when you find that your child is the one who needs to be saved in this Space Monkey or Choking Game.

Living Life with Trisomy 18. How it can be Managed.

gigi — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:53:52 -0600

Raising a child with Trisomy 18 is not easy and there is no one to blame for it from occurring. Here are the symptoms and tests that children with Trisomy 18 goes through and it certainly is not a walk in the park.

What is Kiss Feeding? How Is It Done and Why Should or Should Not Mothers Do It?

kristine — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 09:31:28 -0600

Are you familiar with the Kiss Feeding technique? If you’re looking for other means to feed your child and at the same time, create an even more special connection with your baby, then you might want to check what Kiss Feeding is.

Caring for a Child's Emotional Needs

kristine — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:54:37 -0600

Aside from a child’s physical health, his or her emotional health is equally important. Helping a person develop a well-rounded and balanced emotional outlook can be achieved even at a very young age. The key to nurturing and developing a child’s emotional intelligence will depend on how a parent will guide the child towards it. Know how to care for your child’s emotional needs to help him or her become an adjusted, emotionally healthy adult of the future.

Do You Spank Your Child? Why It is Not Effective to Teach Discipline and Non Physical Ways to Reprimand Children

kristine — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 02:57:07 -0600

As a parent, what are your techniques in disciplining your children? Do you ask your child or teen to face the wall for hours? Do you ground them for days or months? Are you the open communication, heart-to-heart talk type? Or are you quick with your hand or your rod because you don’t want to spoil your child? There are different method that different parents use to enforce discipline and order within their homes or on their children. Spanking a child or teen may sadly be one of them. But is spanking effective or destructive instead? What other methods could be most effective other than spanking?

Weak Bones, Obesity and More: How Insufficient Vitamin D Affects Your Child’s Growth

kristine — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:03:59 -0600

Weak bones are not the only worries that parents should have if their child has insufficient or deficient Vitamin D supply. There are more health risks that a child, from conception to late childhood stage may be exposed to if the recommended daily dose of Vitamin D is not met. Even with limited sources, Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that child needs for health that is needed until adulthood. Learn more about the possible health risks of insufficient supply of Vitamin D and the other sources of this nutrient.

Avoid the Risks of Baby Deaths: What is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and How to Prevent it from Happening

kristine — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:40:06 -0600

Babies sleep most of the time especially when they are less than a year old. It is a peaceful time both for babies and parents. But don’t get too comfortable when your baby is asleep because your baby may be suffering from a silent death that you, as a parent, could have prevented. Understand what Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is and know what you can do to prevent it from happening to your family.

10 Simple Healthy Habits to Teach Your Kids

kristine — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 04:10:53 -0700

Healthy eating begins at home and should be taught by parents at an early age. Parents should serve as role models and effective guides to their kids towards living a healthy, nutritious and balanced life. You, as parent, don’t have to make eating and living right too complicated for your kids to understand and follow. Just follow these 10 simple habits to steer your kids to the healthy direction.

Buckyballs Ingested By a 3 Year Old and requiring Surgery: Immediate Actions to Take When Your Kid Swallows a Foreign Object

kristine — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:08:16 -0700

Even adults have their own toys. Buckyballs, “the bestselling desktoys” for adults, are magnetic puzzle toys that adults also use to beat the stress in everyday office work. But when these toys get to the hands and mouths of overly curious toddlers or teens, accidents happen. Know how to take immediate action when your kid swallows a Buckyballs or any foreign object.

Raising Kids with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

gigi — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:16:07 -0700

Is your child recently diagnosed with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Here are some helpful guidelines to help raise your child with ADHD more effectively.

Does Your Kid Have A Weight Problem? Learn How to Help Your Kid Manage It

kristine — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 02:19:33 -0700

Health issues such as weight problems are common even among in kids. Being overweight is not just emotionally tough but physically dangerous to a kid. As a parent, you have to power to steer your kid in the right direction. Manage your kid’s problem by educating, guiding, and supporting him in this challenging journey of his childhood.

How to Cope with a Baby in the NICU

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:19:22 -0700

A baby coming out of the womb and into the world is always a happy event. But for some parents, the happiness is tinged with a great level of worry and anxiety, particularly when their baby winds up staying in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit.

Dealing with Tummy Aches in Babies

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:09:43 -0700

Sometimes, mommies are at a loss when their babies seem inconsolable. They keep bawling even when offered a bottle, when their diapers are found to be clean and fresh, and even when mommy tries to do everything she can to comfort her baby. When the baby continues to be excessively fussy and visibly uncomfortable, it may be a sign of a tummy ache.

Why Children Need Vaccinations

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:38:58 -0700

When babies are born, they are not totally helpless, at least not in terms of fighting against certain diseases: while in the womb, they actually receive antibodies from their mother, giving them a certain level of fighting chance against some diseases.

Detecting Learning Disabilities in Kids

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:58:23 -0700

Does your son or daughter seem to have trouble with school, even though he or she seems to be trying her best? Have you noticed consistent problems with his or her homework, such as essay-writing, answering math problems, or reading aloud? Indeed, every child is bound to go through homework troubles once in a while, but if you notice a disturbing consistency, it might be an indication of a learning disorder.

Basic Hygiene Skills to Teach a Preschooler

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:43:46 -0700

Some parents may be looking forward to the time when their toddler becomes a preschooler, as they believe the period of the terrible-twos are officially over. But do you know that the preschooler stage is also filled with challenges and power struggles? The most common cause of these struggles is that preschoolers tend to want to do everything themselves, making it difficult to take care of their proper hygiene, especially.

The Need for an Adopted Child’s Medical History

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:34:12 -0700

When parents adopt an infant or perhaps a toddler, medical issues are typically far from their minds. After all, if the baby or young child looks perfectly fine and passes his medical exams with flying colors, what else is there to worry about?

First Aid for Insect Bites and Stings

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:05:19 -0700

Insect bites and stings are common occurrences that many people simply brush off. After all, most of them are not serious and only cause an annoying stinging or itching sensation, as well as a mild swelling that disappears within a day or two.

Checklist for a Child’s Proper Nourishment

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:34:21 -0700

Raising a child will always be a true challenge for any parent. The responsibilities of providing a safe and healthy environment are endless. Making sure that a child grows emotionally, mentally, and physically well will always be a parent’s top priority. But parents may sometimes doubt that they are doing their best to raise an overall healthy child. Know what you need to be constantly on the lookout for to make sure you are indeed providing the best for your child.

Giving Medication to Children

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:55:37 -0600

Many people think that medication for children is only a smaller dose of those designed for adults. But is that really accurate, and more importantly, will that be safe for the children on the long term? Or are there really medications that have been designed for children?

How Child-Centered Parenting affects a Child’s Health

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 23:05:08 -0600

There are as many parenting philosophies are there are parenting books out on the bookstores. They go by many different names and are sometimes a combination of two or more different philosophies. However, underlying all these parenting styles are the choice of parents whether to revolve their whole world around the new baby, and eventually, the child, or to incorporate him or her into the existing husband-and-wife relationship.

A Preschooler’s Emotional Health

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:18:38 -0600

Caring for a baby becomes like child’s play once the baby grows up into the terrible twos, or even the stubborn preschool years. Suddenly, it goes beyond meeting the baby’s hunger needs or needs for his diaper to be changed.

How Preschool can Affect your Child's Health

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:19:59 -0600

Many parents fail to recognize the role that the right preschool plays in their child health. They tend to categorize things into set boxes, such as emotional intelligence being limited to those that the child learns in the home, the school being the place for a child’s mental, social, and intellectual development, while the paediatrician’s clinic is the only place wherein his physical health will be in check.

Breastfeeding Made Easier

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:53:24 -0600

Just gave birth and at a lost on how to really breastfeed your wonderful baby? Here are some tips that will help you find your way in doing the best in breastfeeding and nurturing your newborn baby.

Hyperacidity in Kids

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:27:34 -0600

Hyperacidity is usually detected in children when they have problems with the natural process of bowel movement: for example, diarrhea and constipation are taken as natural symptoms of a problem in the digestive system. So is vomiting. However, these are usually attributed to other causes, such as parasites, indigestion, or any other sickness, with hyperacidity being the last that parents think about.

When a Child has Diarrhea

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:49:56 -0600

Diarrhea is always an uncomfortable condition, not only for adults but even more so for children. There are many possible causes of diarrhea, including indigestion, parasitical infection, or a virus.

Helping Kids Cope with Stress

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:19:52 -0600

It’s not just you or your teenager experiencing stress every day. Your 9 year old may be experiencing stress and anxiety, too. You, as an adult, may have employed your own coping strategies for dealing with stress. Your teenage boy may be engaged in combat sports to manage stress. But your 9 year old may not even recognize what stress really is, if it’s already happening to him or her and much more how to deal with it. It’s in your hands, as a parent, to guide and help your kids cope with stress.

Caring for a Child’s Emotional Needs

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:18:04 -0600

Many parents, especially first-time ones, run to parenting books for guidance on how to care for their newborn babies. Of course, authors of parenting books are eager to lay out the physical as well as social needs of babies and children. However, one aspect that is, up to this day, largely overlooked in parenting books are a child’s emotional needs.

Persistent Cough in Children

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:59:33 -0600

If you have youngsters in the house, you might be familiar with the coughs and colds that they tend to get, particularly during the cold season. No matter how common these are, though, as a mom or dad, you will likely hate them with a vengeance for the discomfort they give your beloved son or daughter.