Expect some natural jealousy when you bring home a new brother or sister. Most children under three years of age prefer to be the only child, and here are some thoughts. ⢠First, give your older child the extra attention he’s asking for. Give him lots of hugs, scattered throughout the day, and if he […]
More than 50% of women experience post partum blues in the third or fourth day after delivery. The symptoms include tearfulness, sadness, and even the inability to think clearly. The main cause of this temporary reaction is probably the sudden decrease in maternal hormones. Here are some ways to cope with post partum blues: â¢
Toddlers can learn a lot by going shopping with you. They can also get into trouble at the supermarket, so here are some tips. • First, to prevent grabbing food off the shelves, distract your child. On arrival, give her a snack such as animal crackers. Keep her sitting in the grocery cart seat and
Baby sitting is a way of life and it’s the only way some parents can ever get out of the house without their children. The American Academy of Pediatrics Injury Prevention Program has printed a useful guide of reminders about baby sitting. Here are some of their suggestions which I completely agree with: • Check
Just like death and taxes, sibling rivalry can’t be avoided. It represents normal, healthy competition between siblings. It can be kept under control if you understand what’s going on. A brand new baby presents a whole new set of problems for the older brother or sister. He may feel abandoned, angry, frightened and jealous. And
Babies who are raised in households with smokers are hospitalized more often during the first year than babies who are brought up in smoke free homes. They’re put in the hospital because of lung infections. This fact has been proven in a number of studies from the United States, Israel and England, all showing the
Although you may think that a suntan makes you look healthy, just the opposite is true. Sunburn is unhealthy for everybody’s skin, including your child’s. The evidence is clear that the sun’s rays damage the skin, cause aging and lead to a higher risk of skin cancer later on in life. Only one severe childhood
For some reason or another, honey seems to have a better reputation than white table sugar. But actually it has no nutritional advantages over plain sugar. As a matter of fact, although sugar is OK for infants, honey should never be given to a baby less than one year of age. It can be dangerous.
We have made great strides in improving the oral health of or children, but much more needs to be done, especially in the area of prevention. Did you know that 25% of all school age children have five or more decayed, filled or missing teeth? Fluoride is most important in preventing dental decay. There’s no
The decision as to whether or not a mother should go back to work can be difficult. This decision depends on the particular needs and circumstances of the family. The two main reasons for mothers of small children going back to work are economic demands and preference. Economic demands: many families, due to the high
