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Ear infections in children are more prevalent than you think. But, most ear infections when caught early, are not serious. Here's how you can tell if your child has an ear infection. If your child cannot say "My ear/s hurt," then these are the symptoms you should...

The toddler years have the highest drowning risk because, for children and toddlers, water is a lovely medium for play. Little ones have no fear and don't realize it can be a danger to them as well. It is up to parents and adults to ensure the safety of our children....

It can be challenging for children to describe when they feel sad, scared, or excited since feelings are a somewhat abstract concept. But, it is important to teach your child about their emotions as early as possible since their emotions will affect every choice they...

Temperatures are rising, snow is melting, and summer is coming, yay! Our kids will be out of school, outside playing, exploring, and hopefully away from the computer screens. With warmer weather outside, we often see an increase in cuts and scrapes. Skin is the body's...

Food preparation is a challenge in itself, and dealing with a picky eater can test your patience. It's natural for children between the ages of 2 and 5 to be cautious with the food they eat because they are still exploring textures and their environment. But, good...

Breastfed babies nutritional requirements rely on their mother's breast milk and healthy diet. A wholesome breastfeeding diet involves a high calorie, high nutrition diet similar to that recommended during pregnancy. While mothers in famine conditions can still...

Sometimes children act as if they don't have a care in the world, and other times they may be overwhelmed with anxiety. Even though children don't have to manage typical adulthood stressors, they do feel tension just like adults. Helping them develop skills to solve...

A recent survey revealed that 9 out of 10 teens would consider postponing sexual activity and avoid pregnancy if they had open and honest conversations with their parents. The research further showed that parents influence a thirty-eight percent of teen's decisions...

Before becoming a parent, you might have had a different perspective when seeing kids in the middle of a meltdown. But now that you're a parent yourself, you can share the sentiments of all parents when a child throws a temper tantrum. Tip #1: Stay calm and composed...

Congratulations! You are now "officially" a mother. Overwhelmed is an understatement for first-time mothers, especially when it comes to the baby's primary needs. If you have decided to breastfeed your little one, knowing what to expect and look out for in your...

While breastfeeding can be challenging, especially to new mothers, it is the best gift you can give to your little one. Knowing what to do can help you overcome the struggles that come with nursing your baby. What is latching? While babies act on instinct, mothers...

Every family dreams of going on vacation. However, every parent knows that traveling with children is not that simple, so here are tips and tricks you can follow. Before the flight: 1. Inform your child about your trip. Like you, your child also needs to know the...

Pediculosis, or head lice infection is one of the most dreadful experience one can ever have in their lifetime. Children are the typical victims of these pesky bugs because they are prone to close head to head contact; which is the primary transmission of getting head...