Finally monsoon seems to be on the horizon. With monsoon comes flashing lightning, ear rumbling thunder – bundled with fear of getting struck by lightning, fire scare. Even the roads are not safe for automobiles during early monsoon.
Since most thunderstorms appear later in the afternoon, it is more challenging for parents to keep their […]
It is summer time. It is the time for fun, activity and vacation. It is also the time that we are extra careful with kids around backyard water body. Yes, it is time we made sure our swimming pools are safe for children.
Almost every week there is a news item in the media about a […]
Common cold and infants – definitely not a good combination at all. Parents that have suffered the ordeal certainly understand the situation! Infants find it very difficult to sail through common cold. Since it is impossible for them to eat and breathe at the same time through mouth they cry non-stop to fight hunger and […]
Recently my friend took her toddler son to hair saloon for his first hair cut. She had such a hard time getting the job done – she could barely control her tears. Her son hated the process, and cried his lungs out till he was freed from that chair.
Giving first hair cut to your toddler […]
These days you see more young children suffering childhood Asthma than just few years back. Experts attribute it to constant environmental changes to human activity on this planet!! Whatever the root of the cause is – the truth of the matter is children struggle to get few breaths of oxygen.
If your infant is suffering from […]
Is your toddler stumbling or tripping a lot while walking? This could be a sign of a common problem called Intoeing. “Pigeon toes” is another word for Intoeing. Generally human feet point straight ahead or outward. In some people the feet point inward. This is called Intoeing
Intoeing is very common among young toddlers. Experts say […]
When you have exhausted all the games that you could possibly play with your small child, when your voice refuses to be in high pitch soothing mode anymore – just start talking to you child. Jabber anything – plans for dinner, plans for the next day, your work, books, games, garden, and your favorite hobby […]
Tooth decay is becoming a bigger problem in young children as sugary drinks are more available and even breast milk has the potential to cause cavities. It can be easily avoided with good dental hygiene and avoiding the use of bottles for sugary drinks like fruit juice as the liquid tends to pool in […]
The popular magnet toy, Magnetix was recalled in March 2006 because a child dies after accidentally swallowing one of the magnetic pieces. Additionally, many children were reported with intestinal injuries after having ingested some of the small parts. Unfortunately, however, many stores are still carrying it.
Although ideally it is a very creative toy which lets […]
Colic in babies is severe crying episodes usually caused by pain. It is said to last quite a short time but for parents taking care of babies who cry for hours every day, it can seem like forever. The exact cause of colic is not known although most people put it down to […]