FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Informal” sharing of breast milk may be more common than thought, with too many parents mistakenly thinking it’s risk-free, new research suggests. In a pair of studies, researchers delved into the issue of donor breast milk, and how parents are choosing to getContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Trampolines aren’t just for backyards anymore, and the rise in commercial trampoline parks may be sparking a rise in kids’ injuries, a new report finds. “While trampolines are a great source of fun and exercise for children, the potential for injury, particularly inContinue Reading
TUESDAY, Oct. 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Many U.S. parents are selective about their children’s play dates, with nearly one-quarter refusing invitations because they’re not comfortable leaving their child in the other parent’s care, a new survey finds. Their main concerns about play dates include children being unwatched, hearing inappropriateContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — For most babies, the two front teeth appear first, says the American Academy of Pediatrics. Though babies won’t develop teeth for months, it’s important for parents to know how to care for them. The academy mentions these additional facts: Most babies develop teeth between 6 and 12Continue Reading
SATURDAY, Oct. 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Fall can be a challenging time of the year for kids with asthma, an expert says. “Although asthma can flare up for a number of reasons, a lot of people with allergies also have asthma, and asthma can be triggered by allergies. SoContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — From wanting attention to communicating their feelings, children bite for a variety of reasons, says the National Association for the Education of Young Children. When addressing your child’s biting habit, the association suggests: Watch your child to learn where, when and in what situations biting occurs. PayContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — From crooked to crowded teeth, children need braces for a variety of reasons, says KidsHealth. Because it’s so easy for food to get stuck in braces, children need to take extra steps to keep their teeth clean. To care for braces, KidsHealth encourages: Brushing after meals andContinue Reading
FRIDAY, Oct. 4, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If your teenager won’t cooperate, Mom, it might just be your tone of voice. Speaking in a controlling tone unleashes a range of negative emotions in your son or daughter and pushes him or her away, researchers warn. For the study of moreContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Applying to college can be a stressful experience for teens, says Hillside Treatment Center. Made worse by other sources of stress — such as homework and extracurricular activities — anxiety during this time is common. To ease college application anxiety, Hillside Treatment Center encourages parents to: CreateContinue Reading
MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Experts agree that the first three years of a baby’s life are a unique time of fast development. Even though a newborn seems helpless, he or she is learning every minute, absorbing information through all five senses. That’s why babies will try toContinue Reading