Everybody wakes in the night, as part of the normal cycles of deep and light sleep. Babies wake more than adults because they have more light sleep periods, and they can’t resettle themselves as we do. As your baby grows older, she’ll wake less but there’s nothing you or she can do to prevent awakenings. […]
If a baby or child is to sleep happily alone, she obviously has to regard bed as a nice place to be. Bear that in mind from her earliest months and don’t ever leave her crying and trapped in her crib. There’s no better way to make her feel it’s a prison. As she gets
A security blanket, or “cuddly” can be any soft piece of material or toy which a baby, usually six to nine months old, adopts as his very own. Psychologists dignify these bits of blanket or worn, smelly teddy bears with the name, “transitional comfort object.” They deserve the dignified name because cuddlies take on very
Everybody knows new babies need to be kept warm, but they can get too hot! Your baby cools himself by sweating, so he gets the cooling effect of moisture evaporating in the air. If you dress him too warmly, and especially if you use plastic pants, insulated snowsuits or rain proof stroller covers, you make
As embarrassing as this problem can be to a teenager, it is not uncommon in adolescents and young adults. It is not a sign of emotional immaturity, and it can be treated. Recent research has found that bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is related to a specific stage of sleep. The deep sleep phase may be
The stomach and intestines are easily affected by stress. Teens may find themselves getting stomach aches or diarrhea, for example, before exams or a much anticipated date or other major event. Relaxation exercises, reassurance and talking about their feelings with supportive family members or friends may help these teens and their digestive tracts to calm
Headaches occur for many reasons. Colds, flu, a sinus infection, or dental problems can cause headaches. So can allergies, high blood pressure, eye strain, or skipping a meal. But if your teen is getting regular headaches, he or she should see a physician to identify the type and possible cause of the pain. Only rarely
Ear piercing is a popular fashion trend among teens. Done properly, it is quite safe. However, teens who have a tendency to bleed heavily, have allergies to metals, are unusually susceptible to infections, or who tend to form kiloid scars, may want to think twice about getting their ears pierced, or may want to ask
Acne is a teenage fact of life for 73% of young people between the ages of 12 and 19. The major cause of acne is heredity, which determines skin type. The surge of hormonal activity in adolescents can cause the oil or sebaceous glands, most numerous on the face, chest and back, to become more
Many teenagers, unhappy with a facial feature or body contour, ask about plastic surgery. While cosmetic surgery can be a help to some, it isn’t for every teen. The most common procedures that may be beneficial to teens are: ⢠rhinoplasty – surgery on the nose ⢠odoplasty – surgery on prominent ears This can
