The younger your child, the more you probably dread having to take his or her temperature during an illness. It’s hard enough to get an accurate oral reading on an impatient older child, but taking a rectal temperature on a young child is usually the hardest. • Sometimes when a child is not seriously ill, […]
Hot dogs have been under attack because of their inclusion of sodium nitrites, a questionable additive that’s also used in many luncheon meats, ham, and other cured meat products. This additive prevents botulism, food poisoning, and gives a reddish color to the products it’s used in. • Nitrites in large doses can be toxic, but
Some books on toilet training emphasize a reward system. Now many parents feel strongly that any material reward is wrong or inappropriate when a child is learning basic behavior. Others don’t object at all. And some object only to the use of sweets. The biggest concerns of those offering rewards is, “how and when do
How to feed a newborn is something every new mother must think about. There are some definite advantages to breast feeding that you might want to consider if you’re trying to decide. • It’s the perfect food for your baby. It’s fresh and readily available. Your milk doesn’t have to be warmed up. It’s cheap.
One of the hardest things about giving medicine to small children is getting it all down. Don’t try putting it into a bottle or a glass of juice. You won’t know how much a child has taken if all the liquid is not drunk. ⢠You can use an eye dropper or vitamin dropper, or
One of the hardest things about giving medicine to babies is getting it all down. Don’t try putting it in a bottle of juice or formula. You won’t know how much the baby has received if all the liquid is not taken. ⢠Give a baby liquid medicine in a nipple; it will be sucked
Over half a million children in the United States are estimated to be currently taking the drug Ritalin for hyperactivity. While many experts claim the drug helps children succeed in school by calming them down and reducing their distractibility, there are growing concerns that the disadvantages of using Ritalin may far outweigh its advantages in
Your child’s eyes are one of the most important learning tools he brings into the classroom everyday. A child that can’t clearly see the chalkboard or read his workbook is missing out on much of what goes on during the day. If your child is having difficulty learning at school, frequently rubs his eyes, squints,
Our culture seems to be in such a hurry. We live in a world of fast cars and fast food and, unfortunately, seem to want our children to speed along as well. However, not all kids are willing or able to learn according to our timelines. Many perfectly normal children seem to need more time
Many kids have trouble learning, because they’re feeling too stressed out or anxious to concentrate. Here are some activities that you can do with your child at home to help him feel more relaxed before beginning any learning task. ⢠Have him sit quietly in a chair and take three deep breaths; then ask him
