I can’t think of any other modern parenting invention that has proved more significant than diapers! Then again, with so many choices in the market, how to choose the right diaper for baby? Diapers, particularly disposable diapers, save parents from extra stress, from wasting time, and from stinky laundry loads. With diapers, you don’t have to worry about deep cleaning, scooping poop, carrying around dirty diapers, and best of all,…
Childhood is filled with milestones — first words, first steps, first day of school, etc. Yet, although many of these milestones are welcome, joyous occasions, there are plenty of milestones that parents would prefer their children missed — especially their first cavities. A large number of children experience tooth decay before they start kindergarten. In many cases, that’s because their parents didn’t take the time to instill good dental hygiene…
Constipation in children is a common problem and usually temporary. It is treatable with diet and lifestyle changes. However, the condition itself can be quite painful for the child and heart-breaking for the parent when the child is in tears. What is constipation in children? It is a condition where the child may have fewer than two bowel movements in a week or bowel movements with stools that are hard,…
Ear infections in children is a common issue. In this post, we cover the following: what is an ear infection, how to spot the symptoms, how to tell if your child has an ear infection, and the causes for one. It also explores why children are more prone to ear infections than adults, how a doctor diagnoses a middle ear infection, what treatments are recommended, and how long it will…
Dyslexia is a problem that makes it difficult for a kid to read. With some help and a lot of hard work, a kid who has dyslexia can learn to read and spell. But the dyslexic child sees every word as if for the first time; it simply isn’t in his memory bank. And correcting a dyslexic is like telling a child with a stammer to talk properly or…