Helping Raise an Independent Toddler Helping raise an independent toddler is all about helping the child break away from the mother in order to learn about their environment and about themselves; the mother needs to let her child go, but also learn how to maintain their connection over a longer distance. As with so many […]
9 Questions on Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy It is usual to put on some extra weight while pregnant, but how much is too much? The answers to these nine questions about healthy weight gain during pregnancy prepare you with the knowledge of what to expect. 1. Q. How much weight is a healthy weight gain? […]
Identifying and Treating Ear Infections in Children Your child has a bothersome cold for a week. Their nasal discharge turns a little green and their cough starts to keep you all up at night. Then one night they are up every hour extremely fussy with a fever. You take them to the doctor the next […]
Information on How to Identify Abdominal Pain The scenarios below are all very common situations many parents face, and for most kids, the pain is mild and temporary. Many parents may also think their older child is faking or exaggerating the symptoms, especially when doctors don’t seem too concerned. However, dealing with long-term stomach aches means […]
Colic Relief Tips for Parents with Colicky Babies Even though no one completely understands colic, let’s make two assumptions: First, baby has pain in the gut. Secondly, the whole baby is upset as a result. Treatment for colic relief, therefore, is aimed at relaxing the whole baby and particularly the baby’s abdomen. While parents need […]
Goat Milk Compared to Cow’s Milk What does goat’s milk give you that cow’s milk doesn’t? In many parts of the world, goat’s milk is preferred to cow’s milk. Even in the United States, goat milk is gaining popularity. Goats eat less and occupy less grazing space than cows, and in some families the backyard […]
Down Syndrome Occurrence Rate Down syndrome (formerly called mongolism), was named after Dr. Langdon Down, who described these children in 1866. Down syndrome occurs in one out of seven hundred births. The chance of having a Down syndrome baby increases with the age of the mother. Women under age 23—1 in 2,000 births Women at […]
Understanding High-Need Teenagers and How to Help Them Thrive My eldest daughter is 15 years old. When she was an infant and toddler, she was to the rule a high- needs baby. Your book was the only thing that kept me sane and helped me cope with this very, very challenging baby. As a 14/15-year-old […]
A Newborn’s Umbilical Cord and Belly Button Most first-time parents are understandably worried when they notice bleeding or discharge from their newborn’s belly button. Here is a little guide to help you understand when this is normal and when you need to call your doctor. In 2006, it was newly recommended that you no longer […]
You Will Survive. Your Child Will Thrive. Life Will Go On. Still, it’s hard to imagine even wanting to have another baby after you’ve held this one all day and been awakened three or more times at night. It’s hard to envision someone ever saying to you, “How blessed you are to have such an […]
How to Know if Thumbsucking is Harmful or Helpful Thumbs naturally find their way into the mouths of babes and often stay there for years. Thumbsucking is a boon to babies but bothers onlookers and dentists. So what’s a poor thumbsucker to do? Can a baby and her thumb find happiness together without public censure? […]
Understanding and Treating Eczema in Babies, Toddlers & Older Children Eczema (or atopic dermatitis) in children can start as early as two months of age. It’s a very common condition, affecting approximately 10% of infants and children. Here are tips about understanding and treating eczema. Common Scenarios Your 13-month-old has been off of formula for […]
