You probably know that a nutritious diet, plenty of exercise, and proper hydration are wonderful for your child’s well-being. However, it’s important not to overlook the often-forgotten cornerstone of their health: sleep. The role of sleep for your little...
Flu season is never a pleasant time for children and families. With so many viruses circulating, it’s hard to know if and when one will hit your household. If your little one has a pre-existing condition, flu season can...
It’s back-to-school season, which can mean adding tissues, sore throat lozenges, cold medicine, and orange juice to your shopping list. The Centers for Disease Control reports that nearly 6% of kids between the ages of 5 and 17 experience...
After a long winter of being cooped up inside, both kids and their parents look forward to the warm days of spring and summer and the return of outdoor play. But kids with seasonal allergies can miss out on...
Properly feeding your infant from the very start is essential for their development. However, doing so is not always a straightforward process, especially during their first year. If you’re dealing with difficulties feeding your newborn right now or if...
Hearing your newborn cry can be very stressful because it’s not always easy to understand why they’re crying. If they’ve eaten, are clean, and have napped, you can be left with the fear that the baby isn’t feeling well...
Pink eye, medically known as conjunctivitis, is a common and often highly contagious eye condition that affects individuals of all ages, particularly children. It involves inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers...
Having a newborn brings excitement and so much love to a home, but it can also come with huge levels of worry. The first month of an infant’s life is the most dangerous, with many health conditions posing significant...
Children tend to be at a higher risk of catching the flu, with average infection rates 20% to 30% higher than adults. The influenza virus is serious, which means that parents should take preventive steps to keep their children...
Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of life’s most exciting experiences, but for many new moms, this time comes with a lot of strong emotions. In the days to months following childbirth, you may feel overwhelmed,...