It seems like every time we turn on the news we’re treated to another disturbing fact about how unhealthy the current generation of little ones are. We’re in the middle of a childhood obesity epidemic with data from the CDC indicating that almost 20% of all children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese. Even kids who are a healthy weight and appear to be in … [Read more...]
3 Common Causes Of Skin Problems In Kids
Children, especially young ones, are very prone to skin issues. Hopefully, your doctor gave you a lot of good advice about skin conditions in babies and which ones are a cause for concern, but most parents don’t get quite as much information about skin issues in slightly older kids. But even when they’ve grown up a bit, their skin is still sensitive and they’re still likely to … [Read more...]
Could Your Perfectly Clean Home Be Compromising Your Kids’ Health?
As parents, we like to ensure that we keep a rigorously maintained home that’s clean tidy and, of course, comfortable. This is not only important for our personal well being; your home, after all, should be a refuge from the outside world and its myriad problems, but it’s also crucial that our kids grow up with a healthy respect for their environment. The reason we insist that … [Read more...]
Struggling To Sleep? Here Are Some Solutions You May Never Have Thought About
Being unable to sleep is a common problem many of us suffer from. Tossing and turning while the clock ticks, we can get increasingly anxious as the night goes on. Lying awake knowing we have to be up in a few hours adds to the stress we feel, adding to our sleepless night. For most of us, this is a rare occurrence, and provided we take the right steps, such as avoiding caffeine … [Read more...]
Could IBI Treatment Be The Best Option For Your Autistic Child?
Over the course of recent years, children have been diagnosed with conditions along the autistic spectrum more frequently, approximately 1 in 68 children suffers from a form of autism. This is largely owing to improved methods of detection and identification. Furthermore, the stigma surrounding the diagnosis has decreased, and physicians are more inclined to name what they see … [Read more...]
The Average Mom Is Geekier Than You Think
What’s your image of motherhood? If you grew up picturing mothers as infinitely delicate individuals who know how to cook for their family and who have mastered the art of sewing to the point where the last time they bought clothes was when they were teenagers, then you may want to rethink it. The traditional portrait of motherhood has changed dramatically, through the … [Read more...]