Articles about Kids health – General information to help children maintain a healthy and fit.
Kids are typically restless and movement-oriented. Any prolonged period of time cooped up in a confined space is equivalent to a death sentence to a normal child. With the advent of the digital revolution, the tendency to move has largely transferred to online games and videos, with increased danger of childhood health issues. With the…
As the world is grappling with COVID-19, the one question that is on every parent’s mind is ‘how do I protect myself and my family’. Is there a way for the human body to get natural immunity to the Corona virus? While there is no proven way in which we can get natural immunity to…
Advice on general health care for kids is found aplenty around us. However, do we have enough information on specific health issues like skin care? What kind of skin care is needed for kids and at what age should it start? Should kids use sunscreen? What are skin problems they are likely to suffer from?…
Sleep hygiene refers to the habits and practices that one has to have in order to have good quality sleep at night, and energy as well as alertness during the day time.
Dental emergencies can be alarming especially when they affect your own children. They often happen at unexpected times so it can be easy to spiral into a panic especially if you don’t know how to handle them. Dental emergencies are actually more common than you may think and knowing what to do when they happen…
Talking to children about mental health can be difficult. Many parents don’t want to expose their children to something so complicated and overwhelming; however, opening the conversation can remove the stigma and much of the stress associated with it. According to the CDC, mental health issues in adolescents have increased across America. In fact, one…
Children are picky eaters. Especially when they are all by themselves at school and missing home. I try and make up for it, by packing lunch for both my kids with healthy, definitely not boring, yet comforting options.
As a parent, trying to get your children to go and exercise can be a nightmare at the best of times. The rise of things like social media, mobile gaming and constant access to the internet can make things like exercise seem like a chore to your children. However, with these simple exercises, you can…
Does your child have dyslexia? Does your child find it difficult to read? Does her writing look strange? Dyslexia is a lifelong condition that manifests in the difficulty to read and to write. This is a simplistic definition, but it makes sense to most parents of dyslexic children. Dyslexia is the most common learning disability,…
The health and longevity of a person depends on eating right from early childhood. Therefore, parents should realize the importance of nutrition for kids. In fact, they need to provide healthy meals for kids so that their offspring get the right quantities of nutrients and calories. It will enable their bodies to function at optimum…
Every working mother’s or father’s heart breaks a little when they have to leave their toddler at home: the goodbyes are always tearful and tantrum-filled. Separation anxiety is perfectly normal in children, but it can be pretty upsetting for the parent. What is, after all, separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is the distress that both children…
Healthy Foods for Kids : With the high risk associated with processed and take-out food, it’s important to ensure your child develops a natural affinity for healthy foods. Here are some strategies that could be used on children to develop healthy eating habits naturally. When you have such an outburst of “convenient” or “quick-fix” food…
