The top gaffes of new parents during baby’s first year and how to avoid them. All parents make mistakes. Don’t believe it? Just think about your own parents. You will no doubt come up with a laundry list of things they did wrong. The truth is no one is infallible — especially new parents. But […]
Raising a child is full of surprises. No matter how many books, parenting forums, and Dr. Sears articles you read, nothing can completely prepare you for becoming a parent. If I could go back to before my daughter was born and tell myself what I didn’t know I would experience, this is what I would […]
Your baby’s primary teeth may be only a temporary tool for chomping, to be replaced during the early school years by his permanent pearls. But it’s no less important to take good care of them now and to establish the habits that will lead him toward a lifetime of dental health. Decayed or lost baby […]
Do I need to clean my baby’s gums before his teeth come in? Yes. Even before your baby sports his first tooth, it’s a good idea to get into the habit of wiping his gums with gauze or a soft wet washcloth during bath time. You don’t need to use any toothpaste yet. Simply wrap […]
Understanding the early signs of pregnancy Late period, sore boobs, weird tastes in your mouth – there are a lot of early signs and symptoms that suggest you might be pregnant, you may experience in the early days… Noticing the early signs of pregnancy You may notice the early signs and symptoms of pregnancy as […]
The countdown to baby’s arrival If you’ve taken a pregnancy test at home and it has given a positive result, you will probably be frantically trying to work out your due date ahead of having your dating scan (as well as leaping up and down with joy and grinning from ear to ear, of course!). […]
Feeling overwhelmed? Five surefire sanity-savers to help you rejuvenate now that baby is here. Having a baby changed your life. There is nothing quite as exhilarating. But learning how to take care of him, while coping with sleep deprivation and postpartum hormones, can lead some first-time parents to feel less than joyous. If you’re experiencing some post-baby blues, check […]
You’re counting down the days until you become a dad–the moment your life changes forever. Here are seven changes you can expect as you embark into fatherhood. No one has to tell you that when you become a dad, your life is forever changed. In the months leading up to my son’s birth, I politely […]
Here, experts weigh in on common myths surrounding the practice of vaccination — and why those myths are wrong. Last winter, when 147 cases of measles spread into seven states, plus Canada and Mexico, parents were unnerved, partly because the outbreak started at Disneyland,in California. But it could’ve been so much worse. If there were no measles vaccine, we’d […]
Rashes develop when the skin is irritated by allergic reactions to bacteria, viruses, foods, metals, and other factors. Read about different rashes to prevent and treat them. What Causes Rashes? Rashes are one of the most common reasons that parents of small children visit the doctor. In most cases rashes do not indicate a dangerous […]