We all know that a healthy, varied diet is important for our child’s growing needs. But what should you do if your child turns up his nose at just about everything. Offer your child a wide variety of foods, he will get a balanced diet. It is better for him to eat something that he likes even if...

Sneezing, scratchy throat, runny nose—everyone knows the first signs of a cold, probably the most common illness known. Although the common cold is usually mild, with symptoms lasting a week or less, it is a leading cause of doctor visits and of school and job absenteeism. The Problem In the course...

You finally feel the time is right to have your first baby. You’re obviously ecstatic but beware having a baby will change the relationship you have with your partner. The bundle of joy will be a handful and will take up most of your time which will mean little or no time for the hubby the first...

When many doctors downplay the role of toxicity in the body and underestimate the damage it causes, it’s nice to see research pointing to these effects. Researchers recently found that mothers who breathe in more polluted air during their pregnancy were more apt to have children with lower IQs. Two...

Diarrhea can be caused by a variety of different germs, including bacteria, viruses, and parasites. However, children can sometimes have diarrhea without having an infection, such as when diarrhea is caused by food allergies or as a result of taking medicines such as antibiotics. A child should be considered...

When anticipating birth or adoption, one of the most important, yet difficult decisions you will make is choosing a doctor. The following information may be helpful. Where do I start? The first step is to get a list of possible doctors. There are a number of resources for this: Your insurance company...

Some children may resist wearing sunglasses Three in four parents are risking their child’s eyesight by exposing them to bright sun without appropriate protection, experts warn. Nearly a third of parents in Britain do not buy their children sunglasses, a poll of 2,000 people for the College of...

It’s important to make sure your kids stay healthy. While this is an obvious fact, just how to do so is not always obvious or easy. This is especially true when they get to the age where they are primarily taking care of themselves. At a young age, make sure to research not only proper nutrition,...

Should you leave a baby to cry?Should you leave a baby to cry? One of the most gut-wrenching dilemmas parents face is debated by two women who have been there Cry baby: Should you leave a baby to cry or pick it up and soothe it back to sleep? It’s a debate that bitterly divides parents. Many couples...