If your child is a picky or a reluctant eater, don't panic. As long as she's showing normal progress on her growth charts and has enough energy for a normal day's activities, she's probably getting enough to eat, even if it seems like she's eating nothing but chicken nuggets or cheese cubes. Many children go through a picky period. Still, if you want your child to develop a healthful, balanced diet, you can start her in the right direction.
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...
Exercise is an important way to maintain and protect your health. The amount of exercise a person gets during his younger years can affect his long-term health and well-being. Certain aspects of a younger person's future health...
Nutrition is one of the most important aspects of keeping your toddler healthy. Your toddler needs between 1,000 and 1,400 calories per day from nutrient-dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy fo...
Urticaria, also known as hives, is a condition in which your skin is inflamed and has itchy white or red welts. Exercise, cold, heat, pressure and allergies can all cause hives. Unless your child has chronic hives, hives genera...
The average US teenager spends three hours and 20 minutes watching television every day, according to a 2009 Nielson report on teen media use. Thirty-seven percent of teenagers access the Internet with their cellphones, and the...
Babies begin drooling at about 3 months of age, according to pediatrician Howard Bennett. Some babies drool a little bit; other babies seem to drool constantly. If you find yourself changing your baby's outfit several times a d...
Your toddler may act out, have extra tantrums and cling to you more than usual when you spend time with your new baby. You have to remember that you are the one the toddler wants. Your older child just thinks the new kid on the...
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