Articles about Kids health – General information to help children maintain a healthy and fit.
Are you a new parent or caregiver looking to learn how best to take care of your baby’s sensitive skin? Great! In this compelling guide, we are going to cover some essential skin care products and activities that will keep your little one healthy and happy. Newborn Skin Newborn babies have a tender and very…
ABA therapy is the most well-established treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other developmental disabilities, and it focuses on improving specific behaviors that might include social skills, communication, and academic performance. However, what is also critical before initiating ABA therapy is the ABA assessment. It determines what is specific for the child…
Imagine a world in which children with autism can communicate appropriately, establish meaningful relationships, and have the fullest possible involvement within their communities. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science that makes that vision real. For thousands of children with autism, ABA has been shown to make a real, positive difference in their lives and…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Shane hardly spoke to anyone at school. At recess time, what did she do? She did not go to the playground. She sat alone at her desk, reading a book. Often, she would long to talk, but it looked as though no one was interested in talking to her. She hated…
by Dr. Shanthi Thomas Imagine the most hardhearted of human beings. With a heart made of stone. With no soft sentiments. Imagine that this person is required to feed a baby. What do you think this person would give a baby? What baby food would he choose? The answer is simple. This person would choose…
Carson ate and ate. There seemed to be no satiation in him. His body seemed like a bottomless pit. After a grand dinner at home, all the leftover food was consumed by Carson. He ate even when he was not hungry. He would shut himself up in his room and eat, because he was embarrassed…
Parenting is an enriching and, simultaneously, challenging task. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum requires one to be more articulate in understanding the condition; it thus calls for an informed and empathetic approach that will help negotiate the peculiarities of autism. This guide will deliberate on strategies, insights, and actionable steps for empowering families…
CBD is becoming more and more popular with every passing day. People are consuming it in the form of gummies, oils, capsules, vapes, lotions, and even beverages. It’s promoted as a natural and safe compound to deal with multiple health issues. Unlike the intoxicating cannabinoid THC, CBD doesn’t have any intoxicating effects. Its non-addictive nature…
Nothing can be more traumatic than when a healthcare professional tells you that your child has autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. While you might already have somehow sensed that your little one is a bit different compared to other children – which must be the reason you went to see a medical professional in the…
Soft play remains one of the most enjoyed pastimes of childhood. Many millennials have core memories of childhood parties spent bouncing around in soft play areas, usually with a side order of broken bones, friction burns and bruises. If you’re filled with nostalgia for the simple magic of soft play areas, here are our six…
Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA therapy in more common terms, is well known for changing behaviors in a great deal of individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. Well into the last century, however, ABA therapy has become so much more than just the basic principles of behavioral intervention. New, exciting, and creative approaches are…
Kids get hurt when you least expect it, and often in some interesting ways. Injuries to your child will require them to have some added support while they go through the process of recovery, both in body and mind. As their parent, you will play a very important role in their healing process, and here…
