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How to Deal With Parents Who Show Differences Among Siblings

There are some simple, basic things parents can do to make sure they give their children the attention they require for proper, healthy development.

How to Keep Toddlers From Running Away in Public

Children ages 1 to 3 tend to be impulsive, so you cannot expect your teachings to ensure that your toddler always will do what is best for her. Toddlers who wander or run away for any reason are at risk and need the adults in t...

Cancer Society Recommendations for Pap Smears

In 2012, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society both recommended less frequent cervical cancer screenings for American women. The recommendation may appear counterintuitive because an early canc...

Exercise in Infants and Toddlers

For infants and toddlers, exercise doesn't mean going to the gym to run the treadmill or pump iron, but that doesn't mean that exercise isn't important for small children. In fact, exercise is essential to child development, an...

Supplements That Cause False Blood Testing

Laboratories perform tests on blood samples and measure the results against accepted ranges. Results are used to diagnose illness, measure medication levels, help employers make hiring decisions and indicate the presence of dru...

Newborn Eating Less Than Normal

Newborn nutrition is a major focus of new parents, whether they're breastfeeding or formula-feeding the baby. A sudden decrease in a newborn's appetite often raises concerns, but eating less isn't always a sign of a problem. Ev...

How to Deal With Siblings and Co-Dependent Behavior

The roots of co-dependency date back to childhood and learned patterns of behavior that can keep you enmeshed in unhealthy relationships your whole life, unless you take steps to change.

How to Return to College After Raising Children

Returning to college after raising your children is an excellent way to get a degree you’ve always wanted to help you move forward in your career or learn skills that younger workers may already possess. Finishing up a de...

What Can Stifle a Toddler's Development?

Watching your toddler grow is a joy, but every day can bring new worries if you feel that his development has stalled. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a child should reach certain milestones -- like walking on ...

How to Improve Parental Involvement in Organized Sports

When a youth coach creates a healthy environment for his team, he sets the stage for a positive athletic experience for the kids he trains. Because positive parental involvement will help him achieve his goals, coaches often st...

Food Ideas for Toddlers with a Grain Allergy

Babies progress from the infant stage to the toddler stage, which begins at age 1 and continues to age 3, according to HealthyChildren.org. Toddlers are just learning to eat solid foods, and parents are often concerned about nu...

How to Get Apathetic Teenagers to be Engaged

When an enthusiastic child grows into an uninvolved and apathetic teenager, parents understandably become concerned. Apathy -- indifference to and withdrawal from old interests -- may be rooted in a serious cause such as depres...

Can a Baby Get a Rash When Getting Used to Cow's Milk?

If your baby develops a rash when you introduce cow’s milk, she may have a milk allergy or intolerance. Some babies are sensitive to dietary changes, but other factors may cause a rash as well. Talk to your pediatrician t...

How Feeding Babies Food at Night Causes Reflux

You’ve just put your baby down for his nighttime feeding when you hear crying and gurgling noises -- both symptoms of nighttime acid reflux. While not all babies experience reflux symptoms after eating, others may experie...

What Are the Benefits of Preschool For 3 Year Olds?

Preschool is a fairly recent development in American education history. In 1950, few if any children crossed the threshold of the school doorway before they entered kindergarten. In 2005, 43 percent of all 3-year-olds learned s...

Fighting a Yeast Diaper Rash Through Diet

The presence of yeast can lead to irritation known as a diaper rash. You can fight a yeast diaper rash through medicated treatments and dietary changes. Talk with your baby’s physician, however, before making dietary chan...

Behavior Problems in Toddlers

Toddlers are notorious for being energetic, curious and impulsive, which can result in behaviors that parents find problematic. When your own 2- or 3-year-old child is whiny, loud or aggressive, the fact that his peers behave s...

What Are the Benefits of Having a Routine for Your Baby?

Establishing a routine for your baby's life has benefits for both you and her. A routine isn't exactly the same as a schedule; babies are too unpredictable and constantly changing to establish a rigid schedule and expect it to ...

How to Keep the Neck of a Baby Dry to Help Eczema

If your infant’s eczema causes him to scratch and rub, the fact that he might outgrow his condition is only mildly comforting. Eczema appears on the skin as dry, red, scaly patches that can “weep” and crust ov...

How to Combine Sports & Motherhood

Regardless of what sport you're involved in, if your goals include competing to win, intense physical and mental preparation are likely key. If you're trying to build and maintain healthy relationships with your kids while purs...

When a Child Is Vomiting Is It OK to Give Them Milk?

Although milk is a common fluid source for kids, it is not the preferred choice when your child is vomiting because it does not offer enough electrolytes and may even be irritating to your child’s stomach, according to th...

How Do I Help My Son Learn With ADHD?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, better known as ADHD, is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in children and occurs much more frequently in boys than girls, PubMed Health reports. Although ADHD is not tech...

What Are the Odds of My Unborn Child Having My Food Allergy?

Your blood type and eye color -- these are just two of the many traits you pass down to your child. Because many medical conditions can have a genetic component, you may wonder if your food allergy may be inherited as well. The...

How Long Should a Baby Cry When Going to Sleep?

A school of thought holds that letting your baby "cry it out" teaches him to fall asleep without comfort. Some sleep and parenting experts swear by the value of letting your baby soothe himself, while others believe y...

What Causes Falling Grades in Teens?

Your teen's academic performance is a reflection of her social and physical health, so don't wait and hope her grades will improve on their own. Working with her as well as her doctor and school counselors can help you identify...

Caring for a Newborn Plus a Toddler

Caring for a newborn and a toddler is probably the most exhausting task you'll ever undertake, but it's also one of the most rewarding. The time you spend with your new baby and toddler should be the stuff of lifelong memories,...

How Old Should a Baby Be Before Using a Pillow?

As you lay your head down on a soft pillow each night, you may fret that your baby is uncomfortable sleeping on a flat mattress. However, sleeping with a pillow is potentially dangerous for young children. Your child may not ne...

How to Make Walking a Priority

Walking burns calories and can make you feel better, reduce your risk of health problems and aid in weight loss. A regular walking routine allows you to fulfill your exercise needs and reap the benefits. The commitments of dail...

How to Make Homemade Baby Food With Frozen Vegetables

Starting between 6 and 8 months of age, you can begin transitioning your baby onto solid foods, including vegetables. By using frozen vegetables to make your own baby food, you can control the ingredients in your child's diet, ...

Does Reflux in Babies Lead to Food Aversions?

If feeding times for you and your baby feel more like a battle than an enjoyable activity, food aversions related to acid reflux may be to blame. Acid reflux is a common condition in babies, whose small digestive tracts may cau...

Why Does My Infant Throw Things From Her Crib?

If you're the parent of a small child, you've probably been startled dozens or hundreds of times by the clatter of an object being flung out of your infant's crib. Starting at about 18 months, young children discover the joy of...

Diaper Rash in an Exclusively Breast-Fed Baby

It’s often hard to miss diaper rash. Most children with the condition develop red and puffy patches of skin along the bottom, genitals and thighs. It’s also quite common for a child to become unusually fussy when he...

Violent Temper Tantrums in Children

Temper tantrums can be frustrating, embarrassing and even frightening. They are, however, a normal part of most children's development, and some temper tantrums may become violent. When children throw violent tantrums, the pare...

Ideas to Get Rid of Teen Boredom

Teens often feel bored if an interesting activity option doesn't present itself. If your teen doesn't know what to do or isn't interested in the options available, present her with suggestions to push her into action. With appe...

How Can We Help Children Learn About Keeping Themselves Safe?

Every parent’s nightmare is that their child will be injured, through his own carelessness or at the hands of someone else. Teaching safety techniques should be a priority, but you don’t want to overdo it so that yo...

Feeding Aversions in Infants

Approximately 25 percent to 35 percent of children have a feeding aversion problem to some degree, according to Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Infants, considered from newborns to 12 months old, might exhibit the prob...

Which Vegetables Soothe a Baby's Stomach?

Vegetables, although healthy foods, don't generally soothe a baby's stomach any more than any other food. The fiber in vegetables might help if your baby has constipation. However, if your baby has gas, foods high in fiber migh...

Can Greasy Foods Make My Toddler Throw Up?

While greasy foods may not be a good idea for your child’s overall health, they should not make your toddler throw up unless your toddler’s stomach becomes too full. However, if your toddler has a stomach virus and ...

Should Pregnant Women Get More Milk in Their Diets?

It is essential for both the mother and baby to get the right nutrition before, during and after the pregnancy. A pregnant woman should drink more milk to obtain the necessary calcium and vitamin D for the healthy formation of ...

What to Feed Baby Just Getting Over the Flu

The influenza virus spreads easily and causes a variety of symptoms in babies, including a loss of appetite, fever, fatigue, cough and runny nose. Some babies experience abdominal symptoms, including vomiting or diarrhea. As th...

Influence of Parenting Styles on School Adjustment

The way in which you raise your child can affect her ultimate well-being, health and behavior. A child uses her parents as a model and the effects of parenting styles persist even as she ages and enters school. Certain parentin...

How to Create a Safe Place for Children

A safe environment reduces the risk of serious injury while providing the emotional security that allows children to grow and explore. Creating a safe place for kids requires both physical and behavioral considerations. Whether...

Solutions to Minimize Loss of Muscle While Juice Fasting

Solid foods, especially those derived from animals and grains, are avoided while juice fasting. The advantages of juice fasting are not well established by scientific research, although many anecdotal reports claim a wide varie...

Diets to Match Your Personality

Your personality is comprised of your behaviors, attitudes, feelings and thoughts. Sigmund Freud believes that your personality crystallizes at age 5, whereas most modern-day psychologists believe your personality can change o...

Foods for a Baby That Crawls

Most babies start to crawl at about 7 to 10 months, although some babies don’t ever crawl and simply start trying to walk by pulling themselves up on furniture. At this age, babies usually sit well without support and can...

How to Attach a Changing Pad to a Dresser

Many parents don't have room for both a dresser and a changing table in their baby's nursery. A changing table is a convenient way to change diapers and the top of a dresser converted for this purpose allows you to have storage...

How to Use Training Pants During the Early Stage of Potty Training

Training pants combine components of diapers and underwear to serve as a transition during potty training. The padding absorbs urine if your toddler has an accident, but the design allows him to pull the pants up and down like ...

What Are the Dangers of Baby Cereal to Newborns?

Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns, and provides your baby with all the important nutrients she needs. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breast-feeding until at least 6 months, when solid foods are usually i...

Does Sugar Intake Affect Fetal Weight Gain in the Third Trimester?

Nutrition before, during and after pregnancy impacts your baby's health. It is essential for pregnant women to eat a balanced diet that supplies their developing fetus and changing body with the right nutritional support. Eatin...

How to Get a 3-Year-Old to Nap

Sleep helps restore a toddler's energy and support her development, but 3-year-old children often fight naps. Convincing your toddler to stay in bed can be exhausting and frustrating, particularly when she resists with more vig...

The Best First Adult Foods for an Infant

When it's time to add solid food to your baby's diet, you might automatically reach for the jarred baby food, but you don't have to. Many adult foods work well for your baby, as long as you take precautions to reduce the risk o...

Practical Parenting for a Child With Diabetes

A child with diabetes needs a special type of parent -- and special parenting. Because your child's very life depends on careful management of his diet, physical activity and emotional state, you as a parent must maintain a del...

How to Teach Motivation to Teenagers

Children in their teen years may suffer from issues with self-esteem, freedom and new and unfamiliar experiences. In some cases, teens lack the motivation to do chores and complete schoolwork due to this uncertainty. Help

How to Know If a Baby Has a Yeast Rash

Babies often suffer from rashes; most come and go quickly. Rashes caused by yeast, a type of fungus, might not disappear without treatment. Candida albicans, a type of yeast, can affect your baby's diaper area as well as her mo...

How to Cook Potatoes for Infants

Vegetables are one of the first foods to introduce to your infant when she is ready for solid foods. Both white and sweet potatoes can be cooked to a mushy texture that is easy for babies with or without teeth to swallow. Pota...

How to Promote Baby Safety

As a parent or caregiver, one of your primary goals is to keep children safe. Although all children need certain precautions, some specific issues surround infant safety. The most common injuries to children are falls, drowning...

Developing Social Responsibility in Teens

A socially responsible teen wants to change society in a beneficial way through actions and ideas. However, most children aren't born knowing the importance of social responsibility, but must be taught to care about the world t...

How to Raise Your Kids to Be Confident and Respectful

As a parent, you probably envision your child growing into a confident adult who respects not only others but also himself. It's not always easy to instill these attitudes and behaviors in children, but it's important to start ...

Leisure Time Activities for Infants

Your baby has a lot to learn during her first year, making sense of the colors, shapes and sounds all around her while bonding with the adults and older children in her life. Playtime is essential to your baby's learning proces...

How to Stop Bottle Feeding in Toddlers

Extended bottle use increases the chances of tooth damage and can lead to excessive consumption of milk. Toddlers may resist giving up the comfort and familiarity of the bottle if you don't begin the transition early. Create a ...

How to Get a Four-Year-Old to Clean Up

If you have children, you have messes, at least occasionally. Picking up toys, putting clothes in the hamper, hanging up towels and washcloths and putting dirty dishes in the sink are all well within the abilities of the averag...

Developmental Stages of a One Year Old

Your 1-year-old has changed considerably in the year since his birth in every area of development. Physical, mental and psychological development continues at a rocket pace during the second year. While 1-year-olds have a wide ...

Special Issues That Affect Toddler Development

Many factors -- some controllable, some not -- can affect your toddler's development. At least 8 percent of children under age 6 have some type of developmental delay, according to neurodevelopmental pediatrician Dr. Raymond Te...

Ways to Reward a Five Year Old

Five year olds like to be praised, but don't always want to perform the tasks that will earn rewards. Creating a rewards system that will break through the complaints of the average five year old can be challenging; what works ...

What to Avoid Feeding Sick Toddlers

Whether your sick toddler has a cough, a cold, an upset stomach or a fever, it's cause for concern. While you might rely on chicken soup and orange juice as an adult, you may wonder if there are foods that are off limits for ch...

How to Prepare a Two-Year-Old for the Birth of Another Child

Telling your 2-year-old your family is about to enlarge isn't always easy. But your approach can make him more accepting of the changes. While he won't understand all the implications, he will pick up on your nervousness if you...

Things to Ask the Doctor at a 6 Month Old's Check-Up

Your 6-month-old has started to turn into a real person rather than just a sleeping and eating machine. If you're like many new parents, this change comes with a number of questions and concerns about your baby's physical and m...

How to Be a Good Child Model

Child modeling is a tough but not impossible industry to crack. If you want your child to have the best possible chance of success, it's important to know what separates a good child model from an average child model so you can...

Nutrition Needs of a Baby at 3 Weeks

If you choose to breastfeed your baby, the three-week mark represents a time when you can introduce bottle-feeding. By learning your baby’s nonverbal cues for hunger, you can provide nutrition that helps him grow healthy ...

What Are Recommended Sleeping Habits?

Sleeping well is not just a matter of rest and relaxation; it is vital to your overall health. Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression are all associated with insufficient sleep, according to the Centers for Di...

Pregnancy Diet to Avoid Gassiness

That pregnancy glow and lush, thick hair -- there’s a lot that can make you beautiful during pregnancy. But your growing baby can also contribute to some not-so-beautiful effects, namely increased gassiness and nausea. Yo...

Why Baking Soda Can Be Bad for Cloth Diapers

If you use cloth diapers for environmental reasons or because they cause fewer skin reactions for your baby, you may struggle with keeping them clean and fresh-smelling. Many people use baking soda, either in the diaper pail to...

Extracurricular Activities & Adolescent Development

Through extracurricular programs, a student can explore new interests with more autonomy than she has during her school day, learning new skills while socializing with peers who share her enthusiasm for the activity. Music, for...

Bassinet vs. Portable Crib

If you're getting things ready for an impending arrival, you might be debating whether to buy a bassinet or a portable crib for your new baby. Bassinets make a more traditional and often prettier choice, with their lacy, long s...

How to Train a Baby to Eat From a Bottle

If you've been breast-feeding and want to switch to bottle-feeding or just want to give an occasional bottle, you might find your baby resistant to the idea. Although it might seem like bottle and breast-feeding are similar, t...

How to Eat While Stressing Out

If you are dealing with stress at home, work, in your family life, you might find food to be a source of comfort. However, it is important to ensure your comfort foods are ones that are actually good for you. You must use your ...

Corn Syrup & Ginger for Congested Babies

Avoid over-the-counter medicines for cough and congestion in children under the age of 4, advises the American Academy of Pediatrics. This is because some of the ingredients may cause harmful side effects, particularly in babie...

Parenting Techniques to Ensure a Child's Emotional Security

As a parent, you want your child to be emotionally healthy. It sounds great in theory, but how do you actually help your child achieve emotional security? Among the demands of family, work, school and an increasingly frenetic w...

How to Use Garlic to Loosen Phlegm in an Infant

A build up of phlegm, thick mucus produced by your infant's lungs and upper airways, can cause significant distress for your infant. There are numerous causes of increased phlegm production, such as respiratory infection, irrit...

How to Get Dad Involved in Potty Training

Hands-on dads are not unusual today; according to the 2011 U.S. census, around 176,000 dads are at-home parents, and many more share equally with working moms in child care. But even involved dads may prefer to pass on potty tr...

Can I Drink Rosemary Tea at 37 Weeks Pregnant?

You've reached week 37 of your pregnancy and you might be wondering if you can lighten up on some of the food and beverage restrictions you've adhered to for the past 8 months. If you are craving a cup of rosemary tea, you shou...

What Are the Dangers of Propping Bottles in a Crib?

While it might be convenient to prop your baby's bottle in his crib so he can eat unassisted, it can also be dangerous. A propped bottle can pose life-threatening risks to your little one. Having all the facts about the dangers...

Thanksgiving Cooking for Kids

Getting children into the kitchen lets you teach them healthy cooking techniques and provides a chance to bond over a shared interest. In addition, children are more likely to eat something they helped choose and prepare. Make ...

Impetigo And Cayenne

Impetigo is a contagious skin infection that is most common in infants and children, but can occur at any age. The disorder produces skin lesions that can itch and cause pain, potentially interfering with daily activities. Caye...

Fish Oil for Infants With Reflux

Infants with acid reflux are often uncomfortable, particularly after meals. The condition is typically due to the incomplete maturation of the muscles of your baby's esophagus. For some babies, acid reflux may go away with age,...

Alternatives to a Bassinet

Despite their popularity, bassinets are often expensive and bulky, leading many parents to search for alternatives. Cribs, playpens and firm mattresses are all viable alternatives for bassinets, according to the Kid’s Hea...

How to Make an Infant Eat Better

It can be terrifying when it seems your tiny, vulnerable baby isn't eating enough. Rest assured that many new parents struggle at feeding times, and feeding your infant may include a great deal of trial and error. Making adjust...

Christmas Food for Pregnant Women

Food is an integral part of most holiday gatherings, but you should pay close attention to what you eat if you are pregnant. Certain foods on the holiday table or buffet might pose a hazard to your unborn baby. Once you know th...

When Should Babies Be Off Baby Food?

Weaning your baby off of baby food may make your mealtime more difficult, depending on your little one's tastes, but working with your pediatrician and remaining patient will make the process smooth and keep your baby healthy a...

How to Wean the Attachment to Sippy Cups

Every milestone in your child’s life is cause for celebration, but some habits are harder to break than others. Sippy cups are often used to help wean a child from the bottle, which can result in a passionate attachment t...

Enlarged Aorta & Bicycling

The heart, like every other muscle in the body, benefits from exercise. However, when diagnosed with an enlarged aorta, certain types of exercises should be avoided. Bicycling is one of the exercises recommended for nearly ever...

How to Compare Portable Cribs

A portable crib is just like a full-sized crib, but usually smaller and easily collapsed. You might choose a portable crib if you often travel or live in a small space. When comparing portable cribs, look for the same features ...

How Should Texture Affect Food Choices for Young Children?

A healthy and well-balanced diet helps your child grow and develop, but your child might have a limited range of foods that she is willing to eat. According to Judy Herr, author of "Creating Learning Activities for Young C...

Meals With 55-65 Grams of Carbohydrates

If your carbohydrate intake is too high, or greater than 50 percent of the calories you consume, low-carbohydrate meals containing healthy substitutes may be the answer to a more balanced diet. Lowering your carbohydrate intake...

Promoting Circulation in Newborns

Poor circulation in your newborn can cause him to look pale or exhibit a bluish tint in his skin; it can also make his hands and feet cold. An underlying condition may be the reason for poor circulation. Treating the condition ...

Healing Foods for a Baby With a Yeast Infection

Yeast infections may be a more common problem for babies than you think. Yeast, or a fungus called Candida, causes diaper rash in babies most often between the ages of 4 months and 15 months, and virtually all babies who wear d...

How Does Dance Class Make One a Better Athlete?

Taking a dance class can improve your athleticism by increasing your balance, flexibility and endurance -- desirable attributes for many sports. Dancing promotes lean muscles, agility and helps develop a strong foundation that ...

Parent Teamwork for Housework vs. Playing With the Kids

Juggling household duties can be one of the most stressful parts of life as a parent. According to research published in "The Price of Motherhood," household chores are still not evenly split between men and women, an...

How to Manage Sick Twin Infants

Caring for twins can be overwhelming for many parents, particularly when both are sick at the same time. Sick twins may only want their mother, according to Lisa Blau, co-author of "Heart Two Heart." This places addit...

Upset Stomach & Vomiting From Baby Foods With Citrus

Some babies have adverse reactions, including stomach pain and vomiting, after eating citrus foods. If you notice that your baby suffers from these symptoms after consuming citrus, take citrus out of her diet for now. You can r...

How to Keep Teething Toddlers From Chewing Their Hands

From the age of approximately 6 months to 3 years, your child periodically will experience the pain and discomfort associated with teething. To relieve some of the pain in their gums, toddlers will naturally begin to chew on th...

What Kind of Food Is Good for a Baby's Heart Development?

Proper nutrition plays an essential role in the development of your child’s cardiovascular system. Like adults, babies require adequate amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, along with essential vitamins and minerals to develop...

Baby Massage for Congested Sinuses

Infant massage is not a new concept; in fact, it has been practiced all over the world for centuries. This natural healing technique may be beneficial for several different health conditions, including congested sinuses. Howeve...

How to Teach Your Kids to Respect Their Grandparents

The average American grandparent becomes a grandparent at age 50, is physically active and is in tune with the latest technological advances, according to Grandparents.com. Although many modern grandparents are not senior citiz...

Body Hydrating With Water Vs. Fruit

Water keeps your body hydrated for optimal functioning. Fruit juice aids in hydrating your body, but the juice may contain added sugar, fructose or high-fructose corn syrup, which adds calories and slows absorption, preventing ...

How to Use Elastic on Diapers

The green revolution includes a return to cloth diapers. But today's cloth diapers are not the white squares used by your grandmother. Today's cloth diapers are fitted and adjustable to a baby's increasing size through the use ...

How to Teach a Toddler to Eat Neatly

Toddlers can be surprisingly messy at mealtimes. Small children learn how to feed themselves at each meal, developing their fine motor skills each time they try to properly use a fork or a spoon. If your little one ends a meal ...

How to Teach Your Toddler the Difference Between Real & Imaginary

Encouraging a toddler's imagination in a positive way helps her develop social skills, use creativity and enjoy the wonders of childhood, but some fantasy images cause fear or confusion. Most children under six often cannot dif...

Does Pickle Juice Kill Stomach Bacteria?

Pickle juice is sometimes touted as an effective home remedy for getting rid of stomach bacteria or soothing an upset stomach. While it might be a cost-effective home remedy, there’s little evidence that pickle juice can ...

What Types of Food Should You Give Your Baby for Meals?

The introduction of new food is a joyous milestone for parent and baby alike. You'll find a vast array of foods at the ready, making it challenging to know just what to feed her. Food for babies is commonly available in stages ...

Propping Babies to Eat

It's never a good idea to prop a baby's bottle to eat, although moms of multiples may have to resort to feeding in infant seats while holding the bottles at times. Propping a baby to eat solid foods usually isn't necessary. The...

How to Use a Mucus Extractor on Kids

A mucus extractor, also called a bulb syringe, clears the nose of a child who has trouble blowing into a tissue. Use one to clear your child's nasal passages, allowing him to breathe easier when sick and preventing mucus from r...

Can Diabetics Balance Out Sugary Foods With Insulin?

With the exception of fiber, the digestive process breaks down all carbohydrates into glucose, your body’s primary source of energy. In normal metabolic functioning, your pancreas manufactures and releases insulin, a horm...

Salty Foods & Dry Skin

Your skin is the largest organ in your body with the widest surface area. This broad coverage area makes your skin vulnerable to the elements, along with being a barometer of your overall health, hydration and nutrition. Not su...

The Equipment Needed for a Baby Eating Solid Foods

Introducing your baby to solid foods exposes her to a new world of flavors and nutrition. Incorporating solid foods into her diet around 6 months of age helps supplement her caloric intake and exposes her to flavors and textur...

Children's Chewable Senna & Constipation

Virtually every child will experience constipation at one point, and some children are frequently constipated. Constipation can be painful for your child and stressful for you, but luckily it's generally not a sign of a serious...

Cooking Oats for a Baby

Not only do many adults enjoy eating oatmeal, but babies often do as well. The type of oats you should give a baby, however, varies based on the baby's age. Some infants are too young for oatmeal and even those old enough for s...

Exercises That Help With Stiffness in Babies' Legs & Arms

It's rare that a baby needs formal exercise and stretching. In fact, if you watch your baby's movements, you'll notice that he stretches and contracts his body naturally while sleeping and during his alert times throughout the ...

My Baby Pauses While Breastfeeding

While many women find breastfeeding to be relaxing, the process can cause anxiety for new mothers who aren't sure if they're feeding their babies properly. Babies often pause in the middle of breastfeeding, causing mothers to q...

Bathing Irritates Baby Acne

Most new parents assume they have another 12 to 13 years before acne becomes an issue, but newborn breakouts are relatively common. These early cases of acne are a result of the mother's hormones transferring to the fetus durin...

Purpose of Ginseng for Athletes

Ginseng is a plant, available in supplement form. Ginseng has a history of use in Chinese medicine that goes back thousands of years. The name "ginseng" refers to both American ginseng, or Panax quinquefolius, and Asi...

Hypersensitivity to Stimuli in Kids

Some children are hypersensitive to sensory stimuli. For example, they may be excessively bothered by noises or be resistant to being touched, according to Thomas L. Whitman and Nicole Dewitt, authors of "Key Learning Skil...

Sterilizing Cheese Cloths

Cheesecloth is a lightweight, gauze-like fabric, commonly used for making cheese. It has additional uses around the home, such as straining liquids, separating fruit pulp from seeds and removing fat from the surface of soups an...

How to Wean Breast-Feeding to Every 8 Hours

Some mothers place their infants on a feeding schedule even while breast-feeding. However, many experts, including Peg Plumbo, C.N.M., of the iVillage website, say feeding on demand is best because infants know when they are hu...

How Can Parents Help in the Sensorimotor Stage?

Psychologist Jean Piaget described four stages of cognitive development that children go through on their way to becoming adults. The first stage is the sensorimotor stage. Children experience this stage from birth to age 2, ac...

Chest Congestion in a Preemie Infant

Many premature babies come into the world with lungs not yet ready for the challenges of breathing. Fetal lungs don't fully mature until around 36 weeks of pregnancy, according to the American Pregnancy Association, so preemies...

Side Effects of Weaning Babies Off Caffeine

Weaning a baby from any stimulant, including caffeine, requires careful monitoring from physicians and the baby's family.

Light and Easily Digested Meals for Labor

Eating a healthy diet is critical both during and after pregnancy, for the health of both the mother and the baby. But until recently, eating during labor itself was thought to increase the potential for complications. However,...

Infant Allergy Symptoms From Eggs Via Breast Milk

Eggs are one of the most highly allergenic foods behind milk proteins and soy proteins, according to the La Leche League website. Egg proteins are passed through breast milk. It can be difficult to pinpoint an allergy to eggs b...

Alpine Skiing and Toddler Motor Development

Learning downhill skiing -- sometimes referred to as alpine skiing -- offers a both exciting and nerve-wracking experience for you and your toddler. The confining ski gear along with the downhill position and cold weather may n...

Can Beets, Carrots, Aloe Vera and Molasses Cure an Ovarian Cyst?

It's not unusual to read about home remedies for medical conditions, including ovarian cysts. However, home remedies are not based on medical studies and conclusions. If you're concerned about recurring ovarian cysts, consult y...

Losing the Voice Due to Chest Congestion in an Infant

Your baby may not be able to speak yet, but as her parent, you are the expert on what her voice sounds like. If her cries and babbles begin to sound strained and raspy and you can hear gurgles and wetness in her chest, don't he...

Signs That a Newborn Is Ready for a Nap

Signs from your newborn that she is ready to nap enable you to better establish a regular sleep routine. The early warning signs allow you to put your baby down for a nap before she becomes overly tired and has difficulty falli...

Ways to Help Infants Learn to Climb Stairs

Most babies learn to walk between 10 and 18 months, with stair climbing following shortly after, according to the Baby Center website. Teaching your child to use the stairs supports his development and encourages safety on a fl...

Weightlifting and Armpit Cysts

Lifting weights comes with myriad benefits. Chief among them is strength, but resistance training also can improve balance, enhance mood, increase caloric need and even prevent bone loss. That being said, lifting weights has it...

How Do Sports Affect Families?

When children are involved in sports, parents must devote significant time to the sport -- or sports -- of choice, and when parents play sports, they model athletic behavior to their children. There is overwhelming evidence tha...

Chest Heaviness From Breastfeeding

Pregnancy and lactation spark numerous changes in a woman's body, and some of these changes can be uncomfortable or jarring. It's common for breastfeeding women to feel a sensation of heaviness in their breasts and chest. As th...

Allergy Friendly Teething Biscuits

Your baby's gums aren't her only sensitive spot. Don't forget her tummy when choosing a teething biscuit. If you have a history of food allergies in your family, consult your doctor to discuss teething biscuits, as well as othe...

Baby Seizures Due to Formula

However, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies be breastfed for at least the first year of life, and formula-feeding may carry some risks. While uncontaminated formula given to healthy infants generally will...

What to Do for an Earache if You Are Nursing a Baby

If you're breast-feeding, you probably prefer to avoid taking unnecessary medications that could pass through your breast milk to your baby. If you develop an earache, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics if you have an ear in...

My Baby Is Crying & Arching His Back When Breastfeeding

The benefits of breastfeeding have been documented in thousands of studies. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that parents exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months of their child's life and that they continue brea...

What to Put on Babies When They Have Blistering Diarrhea

Almost all babies develop a rash when they have diarrhea, according to Barton D. Schmitt, author of "Your Child's Health." The more often your baby soils his diaper, the more likely he is to develop painful diaper ras...

Food for My Pregnant Wife

Your wife will likely appreciate having someone to help her keep track of such tasks as meal planning while she’s expecting. Whether the two of you are grabbing a fast food meal or you are pampering her with a home-cooked...

Constipation in Preemie Newborns

Preemie babies have more trouble with constipation than full-term babies for several reasons. Decreased muscle tone, preemie formulas and a history of bowel infections can all contribute to problems with stools in premature bab...

The Best Ways to Share Bottle Feeding a Newborn at Night

Newborns usually eat between eight and 12 times per day. Because your little one needs to eat this often, you will need to feed her once, twice or sometimes three times during the night. Getting up in the night can cause you an...

Inflamed Nipples With Breastfeeding

Sore nipples top the list of discomforts during breastfeeding, and between 80 and 90 percent of moms experience nipple pain at some point during nursing, according to La Leche League International. Inflamed nipples can occur f...

Pomegranate and Lipitor

Physicians commonly prescribe Lipitor for patients whose cholesterol levels place them at risk for heart disease. Lipitor is in a class of drugs called statins. Drugs in this class help lower the cholesterol levels in your bloo...

Petroleum Jelly Versus Diaper Cream

Parents have used petroleum jelly for decades as a barrier between their infants' delicate skin and wetness. However, there are now dozens of brands of diaper creams and ointments that promise to protect your baby from diaper r...

How to Figure Out Which Formula to Give My Baby

Diet is one of the most significant predictors of an infant's health, according to "Child Psychology." While breast milk is the safest and healthiest choice for babies, many parents choose to feed their babies formula...

Can Drinking Wine Cause Bacterial Vaginosis?

While the alcohol in wine may interact with some antibiotic treatments, it's not considered a cause of bacterial vaginosis. In fact, a moderate consumption of red wine may actually reduce your chances of getting bacterial vagin...

How to Use Aquaphor for Cradle Cap

Cradle cap, or seborrheic dermatitis, is a skin condition characterized by greasy, yellowish scales on the scalp. If you wish to remove the unsightly yellow scales, you can treat your child's scalp with Aquaphor, a thick ointme...

Home Remedies to Help Babies Stop Breast-Feeding

Breast-feeding has numerous proven health benefits for your baby, but in some cases you can't -- or don't want to -- continue breast-feeding. You can help your baby make the transition from breast to bottle or cup, depending on...

Is a Kid Still Sick When a Fever Breaks?

As her temperature starts to go down, she should start to feel better, but she won't be completely healthy right away. Be on the lookout for signs that indicate her illness is getting worse, and don't hesitate to call the pedia...

Bok Choy, Breastfeeding & Gassiness

Breastfeeding your infant is a nutritionally sound decision that will provide her with each of the nutrients she needs for healthy growth and development. Many babies experience gassiness after nursing, and in some instances, i...

Foods to Avoid When an Infant Catches a Cold

Few things cause greater concern than a sick child, and an infant with a cold can be very upsetting for new parents. Your focus should be on keeping your baby comfortable, healthy and content, but lack of appetite may force you...

Croup In Teens

Croup is a medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing and a distinctive cough caused by constricted airways. Croup, which usually affects children who are 5 years old or younger, results from inflammation and swell...

What Are the Highest Allergy Prone Fruits for Babies?

Food allergies occur when your immune system reacts adversely to foods it views as harmful. In the United States, children under age 3 are at the greatest risk for developing food allergies, although up to 6 percent of all chil...

Skiing With an Enlarged Aorta

A diagnosis of an enlarged aorta can be a scary thing, but it doesn’t mean that you have to put your life – or your love of skiing – on hold. Moderate exercise can be beneficial as long as you are under a doct...

How Does Spending Time as a Family Affect Children?

Making an effort to spend time together pays off, however. Even dedicating 20 minutes a day to family time can help your children grow up to be happier and healthier.

Sit-Ups and Irritating Prostatitis

Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, which is found below a man's bladder. The prostate produces semen, the liquid transport for sperm. Prostatitis may cause pain and difficulty in urination, flu-like symptoms,...

Fever & Mood Changes in Children

Illness, such as a fever, can cause fatigue, lethargy and a general feeling of malaise in your child. Both fever and mood changes can be symptoms of an underlying serious illness. By understanding your child’s symptoms an...

What to Do When Parents Disagree on Discipline

There are as many styles of discipline as there are parents. Their methods depend on a number of factors, including the frequency with which they act as the disciplinarians, their temperaments, their upbringings and the intensi...

Can Lemonade or Juices Cause Loose Bowel Movements in Toddlers?

Too much juice can cause your toddler to skip nutritious food and suffer from digestive upset. The American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition recommends that toddlers consume no more than four to six ounces of juice...

I Feel a Sharp, Low, Pinching Pain Where My Baby's Head Is

Because your baby's head is the largest part of her body, it's also the area most likely to cause noticeable pain. A sharp, low, pinching pain is typically not indicative of a serious health condition, but you should still cons...

How to Stop a Baby From Crawling in the Wrong Places

Keeping your baby safe is hard enough when she spends her days contained in a crib or your arms. Once she starts crawling and exploring things she shouldn't, she can get injured in a heartbeat. Babies typically start crawling w...

What Should I Do to Protect My Newborn When I Am Sick?

Because newborns do not have a fully developed immune system, there is a good chance that if you come down sick, your newborn will also become ill. But there are a few basic steps that you can take to reduce the likelihood that...

The Effects of Feeding Semi-Solids to Babies in Their Bottles

Semi-solids are foods which contain small particles that can be mashed with the gums, and are typically among children's first solid foods. However, children should never be given these foods in their bottles because they pose ...

When to Switch to Stage Two Pacifiers

Babies who use pacifiers have different needs at different stages of development. In the early months of life, a pacifier should resemble a nipple to make breastfeeding easier. As children develop teeth, however, it's important...

Can Almond Milk Cause Yeast Infections in Toddlers?

Toddlers’ immature immune systems make them susceptible to yeast infections. Often, the infection will become apparent through a fever, pain, discharge from the vagina or sores in the mouth. Thrush, an oral yeast infecti...

Water Retention: Carbohydrates Vs. Salt

Water retention, or edema, causes feet, legs or other body parts to swell. It can result from sitting too long, hormones, medications or even serious illnesses, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. In additio...

An Infant With Chapped Hands While Teething

Teething is a painful process for babies, and the crying and moodiness that often come with this rite of passage can be stressful for parents. Infants often chew on their hands to alleviate the pain of teething, but too much mo...

How to Sterilize a Diaper Genie

But the odor prevention benefits only last as long as the Diaper Genie stays clean. Regularly sterilizing your Diaper Genie keeps it smelling fresh and kills germs that might make you and your family sick.

Babies & Restless Arms

As your baby gets older, you might be surprised to see her in constant motion, even before she can roll over or crawl. Babies learn about the world around them by moving their body and interacting with their environment. Your b...

Baked Apple Slices for Teething Babies

For one thing, the impulse to chew and the arrival of sharp new teeth can make nursing rather less enjoyable for the mom. Even so, teeth also usually signify that your infant is ready investigate more kinds of solid food. Baked...

Stiffness & Muscle Tenseness in an Infant

Hypertonia and spasticity are often used interchangeably to describe a condition in which the arms and legs have excessive muscle tone. The affected limbs are stiff and difficult to move. Spasticity more correctly describes a s...

Deformities From Lack of Nutrition

Deformities from lack of nutrition can occur at any age, even in utero. In the United States, 3 percent of children are born with birth defects, a condition that causes a physical change to one or more body parts. Researchers a...

Mentoring Moms for Losing Weight

Motherhood comes with its own challenges, and one of those is weight management. Whether a woman has given birth recently and wants to get back to her prepregnancy weight, or has had several children and is just getting back in...

What to Do if a Baby Hasn't Eaten Because of Reflux

If your baby has been diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, you might be concerned that she's not getting enough to eat. Frequent spit up and vomiting can affect your baby's weight gain and may increase the r...

Probiotics & Yeast Rash in Babies

Babies' developing immune systems tend to make them more susceptible than adults to rashes and infections. Both male and female babies can get yeast rashes. In some cases, probiotics may help heal or prevent the frequency of th...

How to Use Baby Wipes to Clean Cutting Mats

Baby wipes, also referred to as wet wipes, are pre-moistened pieces of cloth or paper that can be used to clean the sensitive skin of your child or to clean household items, such as cutting mats. Wet wipes are often moistened w...