How to get your child to be more active
Children are naturally active creatures, but sometimes it can be difficult for parents to motivate them into doing physical activity. However, instilling healthy active habits on children from an early age is highly beneficial. Here we will show you why
Why it’s good for children to be bored
“I’m bored” is one of the most common phrases parents hear, and, for some reason, one of the most dreaded, too. It’s very common for parents to try to keep their children constantly occupied with different types of activities and,
Best exercise equipment for kids
It is undeniable that there has been a major shift in our way of living. Parents have been struggling to maintain a healthy balance between their work, the daily household chores, and their children’s daily activities. Keeping children entertained, motivated,
How To Improve Your Child’s Sleeping Habits
For many parents, sending their children to bed is a daily struggle. If kids had a fun-filled day, chances are they never want that day to end, so they put off bedtime as much as they can. The struggle continues
Common causes of mouth sores in kids
Your child complains of pain in their mouth. When you look inside, you see a mouth sore. What is it? And is it cause for concern? There are several types of mouth sores to look out for, and each has
Hydration Tips
Dehydration in children is not uncommon. It can range in its level of severity. Dehydration can occur for many reasons including: when a child has diarrhea and/or vomiting, on very hot days, on cold days (because heaters dry out the
Growing Pains: What Are They?
Does your child have trouble falling asleep, or wake up in the middle of the night because of leg pain? He or she might have what is commonly referred to as “growing pains”. Despite the name, growing pains aren’t proven
What Is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
When you think about arthritis, you probably assume it’s an affliction of the elderly or the middle-aged at most. But what many don’t know is that kids can get the condition as well. When children (under the age of 16)
What Is A MRSA Infection?
When your child gets any sort of bacterial infection be it pink eye, a urinary tract infection, or an ear infection, the go-to treatment is usually a course of antibiotics. These kill off the bacteria responsible for the illness. However,
Asthma In Children
Asthma is a fairly common medical condition in children. In fact, it affects approximately 6 million children in the U.S. alone. This chronic disease of the airways can be a distressing diagnosis for a child with repeated episodes of wheezing,