Routine visits to the dentist should start at an early age. The American Dental Association says your child’s first trip to the dentist should occur no later than the first birthday. The group offers these tips for a successful visit: Don’t schedule an appointment during naptime. Instead, choose a time when your child is typically… read on >
Gaining too much baby weight is an issue for many pregnant women. What’s more, if you don’t lose those pounds, they could pose a problem during your next pregnancy, according to a study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. Researchers looked at nearly 8,000 women who had babies two years apart and found that… read on >
When parents divorce, it’s important to continue open, honest communication with the children. Parents should also maintain daily routines as much as possible, while offering extra affection and support. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests what to offer a child during a parental divorce: Keep communication clear and simple. Avoid promoting the idea that the… read on >
Early encounters between parents and a newborn help the infant feel more secure. The time it takes to bond varies from a few hours to a few weeks. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests how to promote bonding between you and baby: If you chose to breast-feed, your baby will identify with your smell… read on >
Everybody needs the right amount of exercise, but it may be difficult for you and family members to fit physical activity into a busy schedule. The U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute suggests: Identify common free time that you could use for family activity. Schedule exercise after dinner with family, or on weekends. Stay… read on >
Did you resolve to eat better in 2018? Exercise more? Lose weight? If so, here’s how to turn those resolutions into successes. For starters, “make an effort to make small, manageable changes that work towards everyone being healthier,” Amy Rosenfeld, a registered dietitian with Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, N.Y., said in a hospital… read on >
Playing at the playground is a rite of passage, but it doesn’t come without risks. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says hospital emergency departments see more than 20,000 children aged 14 and younger for playground-relatedtraumatic brain injurieseach year. The National Safety Council offers these suggestions for evaluating a playground: Check out ground… read on >
Window blind cords are potential choking and safety hazards for young children. Nearly 17,000 children under age 6 were treated in U.S. emergency rooms for window blind-related injuries from 1990 through 2015, data published recently in the journal Pediatrics found. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these suggestions to help keep kids safer: Blinds with… read on >
Homework may not be the number one priority when your child is being treated for cancer. But school shouldn’t be forgotten. Many children with cancer consider school and spending time with other kids as a sign of normalcy, the American Cancer Society says. The society offers these suggestions for keeping up with school during treatment:… read on >
An analysis of urine samples from roughly 300,000 California women finds that more than 7 percent used marijuana while pregnant. What’s more, rates of pot use in pregnancy have steadily risen over the years — from 4.2 percent of women in 2009 to 7.1 percent just seven years later. That’s according to the new report… read on >
