Adolescence - the difficult period when a child changes from child to adult, usually beginning at age eleven and lasting through nineteen. This is a period of great change - physical changes in their body become very apparent, young people begin to search for their personal identity, they begin to feel strong sexual feelings and […]
November 19 2007 | Child Health and Teens | No Comments »
Dr. Tiffany Field at the Touch Research Institute, University of Miami, Department of Medicine pioneered research in massage therapy for infants, children and adolescents. She discovered that neonates receiving regular massage gained 47% more weight than those receiving no massage. (Both groups were fed the same amount of formula.) Also, the ones receiving massage were […]
November 18 2007 | Baby and Child Development and Child Health and Teens and Toddlers | 1 Comment »
According to a study published in Pediatrics in 2005, fish oil might be a good addition to a child’s diet for a number of reasons. This study suggested that learning problems and behavioural problems at schools might be directly related to the amount of essential fatty acids (as found in fish oil) in the […]
November 07 2007 | Child Health | No Comments »
Developing healthy peer relationships is critical for the normal development of a child. Peer relationships have been found to be an important predictor of positive adult adjustment and behavior. Difficulty in finding friends leads to feelings of low self-esteem and these feelings usually continue into adulthood.
Children with poor social skills are at risk […]
November 06 2007 | Child Development and Child Health and Special Needs | No Comments »
just in case you were wondering if you really needed to help your child brushing his/her tooth tonight…. read on
Yes, Gum Disease Could Be That Harmful
Periodontal or gum disease is the number one cause of bad breath and tooth loss. Most people know that. But did you know that gum disease may also […]
November 05 2007 | Child Health | 1 Comment »
“Defiant Child?” trumpets the half-page ad in my weekend newspaper’vs magazine section, offering help to change your kid’s attitude and take back control of your family.
I had a defiant child once. I overheard her having a telephone conversation with her best friend. It went something like this: “When they say ‘no’, you should say ‘why […]
October 27 2007 | Child Health | No Comments »
Most parents are very concerned about doing everything they possibly can to ensure healthy child development for their children. Many fret so much about it, in fact, they keep themselves awake at night worrying about what more they can do or should do. Although there is no “easy way out” when it comes to raising […]
October 23 2007 | Child Education and Child Health | 1 Comment »
“There are a lot of stories in the news these days about children who are overweight. In fact, I have seen pictures of young children who weight as much as a full grown adult. These children are truly obese.
Obese children can have many of the same health risks as adults, running from diabetes to heart […]
October 21 2007 | Child Health | No Comments »
“The incidence of childhood obesity and its consequent risks have been constantly hyped through various forms of media. There have been rumors for governmental and social changes but apart from exaggerated reactions the fact of the matter is that obesity has become all to common among children due to the increase in availability and the […]
October 15 2007 | Child Health | 1 Comment »
“Hopefully, no parent would intentionally allow harm to come to his or her child. However, many of the over-the-counter baby products that look, feel and smell great may actually contain potentially toxic ingredients that may subtly be harming your child.
As baby skin is much more sensitive than adult skin, it is key to limit […]
October 13 2007 | Child Health and Child Safety | No Comments »
