Babies' & Children's Health

Using earth-friendly products and trying them out has been my specialty for quite some time, but before this month, I did not have too many concerns about asthma. When my 15 month...

General advice and suggestions on getting started with massage to assist infants with reflux

Do you know if the products you use for your baby are safe? Well, it’s sort of a trick question. Like most concerned parents, you’ve probably had your baby’s safety on...

All parents worry about their children's bad habits. Nailbiting, although not one of the worst things a child can do by any means, can be unattractive, annoying, and damage...

Your child's birth is an important beginning for you as a mother, a woman and a parent. Here are the fundamental steps you can take to assure a positive start to your family.

Everyone occasionally experiences feeling overwhelmed or out of touch. Yoga has an amazing ability to help train your mind and body to stay in the present and live peacefully.

I am the mother of two young children with Autism. I have noticed through the years that people do not know much about Autism. In fact, they tend to misjudge autistic children...

Your child is over a year old; he is late in his development, as far as walking and speech are concerned. You are not sure what is going on. A friend mentions the word, "autism."...

A common sense guide to healthy family eating. Provides tips for parents who want to help their children to develop healthy eating habits.

The word lice strikes fear in the hearts of parents everywhere. Lice are small wingless parasites that feed on the blood supply of a host. Lice attach themselves to hair follicles....

Child sexuality can be an edgy issue that people often find uncomfortable.  Differing religious or moral views or dogmas can complicate the issue.  My research and wisdom are...

Many techniques of general education are not effective when learning how to teach autistic children. Whether you are home schooling your child or working on an Individualized...

Perhaps you heard about it in the news, or maybe from a fellow parent, and now you need more information on how to understand cord blood storage. Here are a few answers to...

You know how to understand cord blood storage and now you need to know how to find a cord blood bank. The first decision to make is whether you want to use a public or private...

Parents and educators need to know how to recognize dyslexia in children. It is a problem that affects as many as one in six people in the United States and can have devastating...

Infants learn a tremendous number of skills during their first two years. The trip from the purely reflexive eat-sleep-poop stage to running around asking Mommy, why is the...

Babies are a source of both great joy and great worry. They seem terribly fragile and, particularly if this is your first child, it's hard to know what is normal. They can suffer...

Many of us are familiar with the symptoms of diabetes as they would manifest in an adult.  Here is a list of symptoms that will help you to detect diabetes in a child: Frequent...

As any new parent can tell you, sleeping like a baby doesn't mean what you think it does. Babies are notoriously bad sleepers and exhausted parents everywhere are willing to...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is defined as the unexplained death of a child up to a year old who had no detrimental health conditions. Although classifying an infant's...

If your baby has Ptosis, which is a drooping of the eyelid, corrective surgery may be necessary to ensure that the vision is not permanently impaired and can develop normally....

Having a baby is a wonderful gift, but along with the joy comes a large amount of responsibility. If you have an infant in your home, it is important that you take steps to protect...

If your children are picky eaters, you may worry that they aren't getting all of the nutrients and vitamins they need in their daily food intake. This is a common problem and one...

If your baby cries a lot, don't despair. Crying is the primary way a baby has to communicate its needs. Therefore, your baby may spend a lot of time talking to you in the only...

Many newborns have their first stool within 24 hours after being born. But those who suffer from constipation have trouble with this, either having infrequent stools or dry, hard...

If your baby has a yellowish tint to the skin, it could be caused by jaundice, which is a common condition that affects many newborns. Usually, jaundice is not dangerous. It is...

One of the things that parents of infants worry most about is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. SIDS is described as the unexplained death of an otherwise healthy infant in...

Dyslexia is a common learning disability that makes it difficult for people to read. Most people with dyslexia have average or above average intelligence but their brains have...

Is your child overweight? If so, he or she is not alone. Obesity is a growing concern for children and one that can lead to many serious health problems if it is not addressed...

If you're a new parent, you've probably already learned that when it comes to babies, things rarely go as planned. This is especially true if your baby was born prematurely. Premature...

Some parents are dismayed when their newborn's perfect face suddenly breaks out in tiny red bumps, which is called baby acne. While the condition may look painful, it usually doesn't...

If your baby has ever had a diaper rash - and most babies have - then you know the fiery red irritation that appears out of nowhere on your baby's delicate skin. While it may look...

While some babies seem instinctively to be good sleepers, others need to be taught how to soothe themselves to sleep and how to stay asleep all night. If your baby falls into this...

One of the most difficult jobs you may face as a parent is disciplining your children, especially when they exhibit particularly challenging behavior. And when your children are...

Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of your life. But it can also be one of the most stressful! You may feel overwhelmed by the knowledge that your tiny newborn is...

With so many fun and interesting things to do indoors, it can be a challenge to encourage kids to exercise. Surfing the Internet, watching television and playing video games are...