Preparing Kids The arrival of a new baby can bring many changes to a family. Parents spend a lot of energy on preparations, and after the baby arrives, much of the family’s attention involves caring for the newborn. All this change can be hard for older siblings to handle. It’s common for them to feel jealousy toward the […]
Sometimes it’s easy to notice when kids seem to feel good about themselves — and when they don’t. We often describe this idea of feeling good about ourselves as “self-esteem.” Kids with self-esteem: feel liked and accepted feel confident feel proud of what they can do think good things about themselves believe in themselves Kids with […]
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), low back pain is the fifth most common reason for doctor visits. Most women who are pregnant have some degree of back pain. Women who had prior back pain or are overweight are at higher risk of back pain during pregnancy. Below are possible causes, as […]
What is prenatal care? Prenatal care is the act of having a healthy lifestyle while you are pregnant. This includes making good choices and going to the doctor for regular visits. You are more likely to have a healthy birth if you maintain a healthy pregnancy. Schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as […]
Did you know? Within a few days, babies can start smiling when people smile at them. Provide ways for your baby to see, hear, move freely and touch you. You should see your baby’s arms and legs move in disconnected ways. Slowly your baby will learn how to control her movements. Look into your baby’s eyes […]
Did you know? 1-3 month old babies see things best when they are between 20-30 cm away. By 3 months, babies have a greater range of vision. Provide ways for your child to see, hear, feel, move freely and touch you. Your baby will slowly establish trust with you. Slowly move colourful things for your child […]
Introduction to children’s health Children’s health, or pediatrics, focuses on the well-being of children from conception through adolescence. It is vitally concerned with all aspects of children’s growth and development and with the unique opportunity that each child has to achieve their full potential as a healthy adult. Children’s health was once a subset of adult medicine. […]
Introduction to healthy parenting Learn the basic principles of healthy parenting, avoid mealtime battles, and encourage physical fitness. Raising a happy, healthy child is one of the most challenging jobs a parent can have — and also one of the most rewarding. Yet many of us don’t approach parenting with the same focus we would use for […]
Babies develop a myriad of skin conditions during the first few months of life. These include cradle cap, diaper rash, toxic erythema, milia, infantile acne, and others. Some are caused by normal hormonal changes or immature pores, while others are caused by inflammation or, rarely, an infection. Newborns Get Rashes Easily Because most newborn’s rashes […]
Mood swings refer to rapid changes in mood. The term may refer to minor daily mood changes or to significant mood changes as seen with mood disorders such as major depression or bipolar depression. Mood swings can also occur in women who suffer from premenstrual syndrome or premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The menopausal transition, specifically the time around approaching menopause or perimenopause, is associated with […]