The medical word “enuresis” means bed-wetting during sleep. It is quite a common problem in children that occurs more in boys than girls. There are speculations about this behavior such as drinking too much water before bedtime cause bed-wetting, a mental disorder, occurs because the child is lazy to go to the bathroom and is [...]

It is part of a child’s lifetime to have tantrums. Tantrums are a normal stage of toddler development. During this phase, the child cries uncontrollable, screams and yells, may throw things or even vomit. Their aim is to get attention. He or she may also try to hit the parents or caregivers if they do [...]

Parents often dread the beginning of school because clothing, supplies, and fees for their children can be so expensive. However, there are ways to purchase the items your children need without going over budget. Considering how much money you stand to spend at the start of the new school year, here are five tips on [...]

Pools are wonderful to have during warmer weather. If you have one, you probably have rules for pool and child safety. Perhaps you’re considering purchasing one and haven’t thought about which rules for pool safety you might need to use and enforce.

Here are some rules to consider for your own pool:
* Post the rules for [...]

Fever is a definitive sign that indicates that the body is fighting against an infection.Like in adults, it could be a sign of serious infection in newborn babies and young infants three months of age or under. In case you notice a temperature even just slightly above the normal range -38°C (101°F) taken rectally or [...]

Baby feeding is a vital part of your continuous child care responsibility. Using feeding time to make eye contact and hold your baby are great ways to increase your mother and child bonding time. This goes for either breast or bottle feeding.

Breast Feeding Baby Considerations
1. Choose a comfortable position. You can choose any position you [...]

Headed to the beach this summer? You may want to bring back something to remember the trip without it getting in your carpet. While you’re at the beach, your children can have fun with sand pictures they create with found items on the shore.

Take along some shallow bowls or dishes that your children can place [...]

Research says that optimist people live longer, have lesser stress level, and are more successful. Who wouldn’t want to instill optimism in their child? It is necessary to fill your child’s mind with optimism values. When you make your child an optimist, not only you instill in him/ her an irrevocable attitude for success and [...]

Feeding your baby is one important part of your child care responsibility. It is more than just a matter of nutrition. It is also about nurturing and comfort.

Positioning is very vital to take into consideration. You can choose any position you wish to latch on the baby to your nipple, whether that be a seated [...]

Teaching the child to use toilets is not only about potty training but also to use the bathroom properly, flushing the toilet after use and washing hands properly. Most children start showing signs of readiness for potty training between the ages of 18 to 24 months that usually consist of suspending activities for a few [...]

The transition from bottle to cup feeding or weaning is a gradual decision to make. Breast or bottle feeding is usually the best and sure way to soothe or comfort a child and weaning the child from these sources of comfort can distress parents as much as the child. However, even doctors recommend that bottles [...]

School bells will be ringing again soon, and with a new school year comes homework. Your child may need your help learning how to make homework less stressful. Using the following these ideas may provide your child with the help they need for homework problems.

If your child is like many, they may procrastinate when it [...]

Any parent that spends time with their children around water knows how important it is that their children learn to swim. However, when those children are very young, they may not be able to learn. Using swimming aids and safety measures to protect young children may safeguard them, but are they as helpful as they [...]

Accidents happen on a daily basis and knowing first aid could literally save someone’s life. You also know the importance of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for helping someone who was submerged too long in water. Anyone can learn both of these life-saving skills and will probably want to learn them if they are considering the purchase [...]

Taking temperature in a baby is not just in the hospital or clinics when you are in monthly check-ups. It is a part of your infant care responsibility as well. It is not as easy as taking temperature of an adult. Babies may not allow thermometers in their mouth and even if they do, it [...]

Swimming is one the best and therapeutic form of exercise for kids and adults alike. It tones muscles, relaxes the mind and exercises joints. Even newborns are natural lovers of water as they keep floating around in mother’s womb for nine months.The benefits of “baby-friendly”, infant/toddler swimming are unique, uplifting and contribute to the positive [...]

Traveling with a young infant for the first time can be a frightening experience but it does not have to be as scary as some parents expect it will be. It is part of your infant care responsibility to secure all the necessary items needed for the travel.

By the time a baby reaches three months [...]

Eating well is an essential need for you to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy newborn. Being physically active may help you have a more comfortable 9 months and an easier delivery. Here are ideas and tips to improve your eating plan and become more physically active before, during, and after your pregnancy. Make [...]

You may have heard, or even said the phrase, “I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” With warmer weather it’s time for summer fun. Learn how to make your own ice cream by following one of these recipes for kids for home-made ice cream.

Custard-based recipe
There are two basic recipes to make an [...]

Childhood obesity is a concern for parents and health professionals alike. In an effort to combat it, doctors recommend making sure your young children learn to be active at an early age so they’ll continue being active as they age. Teach your child these eight fun games for preschoolers to keep them active.

1. Hopscotch is [...]

Every child has a unique language development pattern so the parents should not worry too much about their children not following the growth chart as they had expected or should not think that their child can become a child prodigy just because he achieved some language milestones quicker than what have been reflected in charts. [...]

According to researches and studies, music can help in child development- both cognitive and behavioral. Music therapy is increasingly becoming popular among kids and therapists believe that certain tones, rhythms and vibrations can actually help treat various medical and behavioral problems in babies and adults alike. It has been seen that lullabies in parents’ voice [...]

Young children can run a parent ragged. Of course, if your child is active, they may be thinking about playing a sport at school. Choosing the right sport for your child may seem like a hard  task, but it doesn’t have to be. You as a parent are in the responsibility to do this. Here [...]

Stealing is one of the most common acts that children get involved in, especially during their school life. Some do it consciously. Most of them seize other people’s belonging unconsciously. At this age, children cannot differentiate between their things and those of others and hence, steal. The act of stealing, which has become a prevalent [...]

Learning disability is a neurological disorder that hinders child development. It is a lifelong issue and cannot be cured. Children facing learning disabilities, with the right support and interventions, can succeed in school and go on to have a successful career and become distinguished figures in various aspects.

Children having learning disabilities face difficulties with reading, [...]

Sunshine, heat, and water are common elements to summer fun. You may be wondering what children activities to do this summer to combat the heat and still enjoy your time outdoors. Consider these ten ideas for having fun with pool toys and games to keep your whole family happy in the pool this summer.

Pool toys [...]

Death is an event that has something to do with grief and sorrow. Talking about death is a very difficult, more so when you need to discuss it with a child. Young children, however fragile and weak they may seem, they are the ones who are emotionally quite strong to cope up with the situation. [...]

Your baby may not yet be able to communicate in words, but when he’s ready for solid foods- he has his ways to let you know! You have to be ready as well because your baby’s feeding is part of your infant care responsibility. Here are questions to help you determine whether he is now [...]

After the infant and toddler days of your kids, now it is time to accept that they are now called young children. They are now on the stage of being preschoolers. Living with preschoolers is never dull. They are funny to watch and even funnier to listen to. They have great imaginations and tell wonderful [...]

Teaching baby sign language is a relatively new concept. It can be an additional form of your child care tasks. The ability to understand and communicate with your baby is something we often yearn for as parents and using simple sign language from an early age brings a host of other advantages.

* Using sign language [...]