Image: istock Training babies to use the potty seat for peeing and pooping is easier said than done. Engaged in exploring the world around them, they usually relieve themselves without even realizing it. Potty training might seem like a daunting task, as the transition from nappies to pants can be quite challenging. However, potty training
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Every time you see those little eyelids flutter or those lips smile in sleep, chances are you cannot help but wonder if your little one is in the middle of a dream. Babies spend a substantial part of a day sleeping. They usually go through the same stages of sleep
Purchases and adoptions of dogs have spiked since last March, when we were asked to stay home. And as I’ve said before, while this is great news for dogs—especially those who’ve been sprung from shelters—lots of families are discovering that dog ownership isn’t always a walk in the park. As a canine behaviour practitioner, I’ve
A recent study published in the journal The Lancet has revealed that self-reported use of face masks together with social distancing has a considerable impact on controlling the transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in the United States. Moreover, the urge to wear a face mask has been found to increase independently
This article may include advertisements, paid product features, affiliate links and other forms of sponsorship. Whether stuck at your house because of a stay home order, due to weather, or because of other kiddo’s nap time, moms can never have enough activities for toddlers at home. Toddlers are such an incredibly fun age – but the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Clubfoot includes a range of congenital (present at birth) foot abnormalities. Babies with this condition can have feet that are twisted out of position or out of shape. It often occurs due to shorter tendons, which are tissues that connect the muscles to the bones. Nearly half of the babies
If the idea of buying life insurance seems like something old people do, think again—every parent needs it. Here’s why and how to get it. What is life insurance? In the unlikely but not implausible case that you or your partner dies, life insurance pays out a predetermined lump sum of money to the surviving
Jan 20 2021 A 15-year research and advocacy effort to make microwave ovens safer has led to a change in national manufacturing standards that will make microwaves more difficult for young children to open, protecting them from the severe microwave-related burns that scar hundreds of kids under 5 years old in the United States each
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Milia or milium (singular) is a cyst that appears as a small white bump usually on a baby’s face, nose, or cheeks. They may also occur on the skin at other parts of the body. These keratin-filled cysts are quite common in newborns, although older babies and children may also
A new study has found that up to 20% of glioblastomas–an aggressive brain cancer–are fueled by overactive mitochondria and may be treatable with drugs currently in clinical trials. Mitochondria are responsible for creating the energy that fuels all cells. Though they are usually less efficient at producing energy in cancer, tumor cells in this newly
If you haven’t yet started an RESP, or if contributing $2,500 a year to your kid’s education seems completely unrealistic, that’s OK. It’s not too late, and it’s perfectly fine to start small. What is an RESP? A Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) helps parents save for their kid’s post-secondary education. You deposit money into
Getting your kids dressed just got easier with our new Today and Everyday range; a collection of wardrobe essentials for everyday adventures. Soft to the touch and equally comfy, each piece is designed with kids and parents in mind. Simply mix and match, pull over, zip up and explore.
These easy toddler activity ideas will keep kids busy long enough for you to actually finish your morning coffee. (Without any screen time!) Do your kids wake up and go straight to TV time or tablets in the morning? There’s nothing wrong with liberal amounts of screen-time (especially when we’re all home indefinitely and everything is
Public settings, such as schools, childcare centers, nursing homes, hospitals and correctional facilities and all other canteens of public institutions, can play a key role in ensuring people are provided with healthy food and helping prevent the 8 million annual deaths currently caused by unhealthy diets. A new WHO Action framework for developing and implementing
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Reflex is an involuntary muscle response to a particular stimulus. Primitive reflexes are responses that originate from the central nervous system of healthy infants. These reflexes disappear as the frontal lobe of the brain develops. The lack of primitive reflexes in infants can be a cause of concern. However, the
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that starts early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. Most commonly, it affects how a person interacts with others, acts, communicates, and learns. Now, a study by researchers at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Arizona State University, and the Mayo Clinic found that mothers
An estimated one in five teenagers has symptoms of a mental health disorder such as depression or anxiety, and suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens. But the first person a teen confides in may not always be an adult – they may prefer to talk to another teen. And three-quarters of
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Baby lip quivering refers to a condition in which the baby’s lips, primarily the lower lip, tremble rapidly. It would look like something a cartoon character would display when it’s cold. Sometimes, the trembling of the lips might be associated with other actions, such as crying. A baby’s lips may
A national group of pediatric addiction medicine experts have released newly-established principles of care for young adults with substance use disorder. Led by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, the collection of peer-reviewed papers was developed to guide providers on how to treat young adults with substance use disorder given their age-specific
Pediatric laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS), a narrowing of the airway in children, is a complex medical condition. While it can be something a child is born with or caused by injury, the condition can result in a life-threatening emergency if untreated. Treatment, however, is challenging. Depending on the severity, doctors will use a combination of endoscopic
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