Simple tips to encourage children’s health, sleep, and emotional well-being every day.
Most parents would agree that it is essential to limit their child’s screen time, but that can be a little harder to do when it comes to mobile devices. Mobile screens are everywhere, and it seems like almost every activity now requires one. But despite their apparent ubiquity, research suggests that limiting mobile screen usage…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas We all, mothers included, know that when there is a medical emergency we should call 911 or perform a CPR if necessary. However, when children are involved the emergencies are rather more mundane, like a scraped knee or a sprained ankle. Let us look at what first aid mothers can do…
Proper oral hygiene is important for people to protect and preserve their teeth. Oftentimes, people suffer from toothaches and cavities that are fueled by bad habits. In order to avoid the painful experiences of root canals or the embarrassment due to missing or discolored teeth, consider some of the best practices to cultivate within your…
Why You Must Take Care of Your Kids’ Oral Health The habits you instill early on in life go a long way in ensuring healthier adulthood. This includes quality dental practices. Healthy teeth are a crucial part of a child’s growth. They can talk better, smile more confidently, and also eat better. By ensuring your…
In today’s busy world, it can be difficult to all sit down together for a family dinner. However, this is still crucial for families, maybe more now than ever before. It may be easy to let everyone grab their own meal to eat or to go out for dinner regularly, but there are numerous benefits…
Teaching kids about eye care and safety as they grow up is like safeguarding their window to the world. It is estimated that 80% of all learning during a child’s first 12 years comes through the eyes. But 25% of kids suffer from vision deficiencies. In fact, many youngsters are told that they have a…
According to the University of Michigan, 5-10% of people have dyslexia, although that number may be higher. Many people are untested, and there are difficulties in accurately diagnosing dyslexia, which may account for the discrepancy in those numbers. What Is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a neurobiological disorder that affects reading and writing ability and comprehension. To those…
Psychologists use multiple methods to describe a child’s behavior and uniqueness. One of these methods is through the study of temperament. Temperament is the behavioral style of a child. It explains how a child interacts and reacts to the world around them. Temperament determines how a child will react to stress and environmental changes as…
Is your child displaying stress, worry, low self-esteem, or other anxiety symptoms? Your child, on the other hand, is not alone. According to research, 8.3 percent of 13–18-year-olds have a severe impairment anxiety disorder, with an average onset age of six years. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting…
Everyone knows that physical activities, especially cardiovascular ones, provide many benefits for human health. However, being active is particularly beneficial for children whose organism, still in its genesis stage, is still very malleable. Swimming, dancing and skipping are just some of the useful and fun aerobic exercises that boost not only muscle building but also…
Early orthodontic treatment starts at seven years of age, and it is essential to prevent dental problems later in life. Doctors recommend early orthodontic treatment for children to correct underbite, overbite, and to guide the jaw’s growth pattern. The objective is to ensure that the mouth has enough room for permanent teeth to grow with…
If your baby is irritated most of the time, cries more than usual, and jerks their ear, it may be because of an ear infection. Five out of six children will have an ear infection before turning 3. Besides OTC medications, home remedies like olive oil for toddler ear infections are pretty effective. Let’s see…
