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What To Do If Your Child Gets A Strain Or Sprain?

Posted on 06 January 2009 in Health & Safety

If you have an active kid who is physically hard at play or does sports in school, he will probably get a strain or a sprain at some point of his life. These two injuries sound alike but have a slight difference as to the area of involvement.
What makes the movement of the body [...]

How To Help Your Child Cope With Divorce

Posted on 06 January 2009 in Parenting

When marriages end in divorce, it can be utterly devastating for children. Even in unhappy marriages, children may still want to stay together for their own security. The impact of divorce in children may vary, depending on the circumstances surrounding the separation. Many experts agree that the ability of a child to cope with divorce [...]

8 Tips To Keep Your Child Safe In The Outdoors

Posted on 06 January 2009 in Health & Safety

As much as parents would like to protect a child against illness and injury, this may be difficult, especially when potential health hazards can be found everywhere. Although this may be the case, parents can still do so much in protecting a child when outdoors. While child proofing is possible indoors, a parent can still [...]

A Personal Perspective from an Expectant Mother of Twins

Posted on 05 January 2009 in Featured Stories, Pregnancy & Labor

There are countless resources that one can read up regarding pregnancy and the changes that go along with it. These write-ups oftentimes try to accurately portray what a pregnant mother feels, everything from a physical and emotional standpoint. But words can only say so much. There is no better literature to accurately portray pregnancy than [...]

How To Deal With Bed-Wetting In Children

Posted on 05 January 2009 in Health & Safety

Toilet training is a developmental milestone for a child. When it is achieved, parents may already expect that a child can fully stay dry through the night. Parents may then be surprised, when a child suddenly wets the bed. Although some parents may be concerned, it is usually just a phase that children go through. [...]

What You Need To Know About Headaches In Children

Posted on 05 January 2009 in Health & Safety

Headaches are common not only among adults, but also in children. In fact, it occurs in more than 90 percent of school-aged children. Although occasional headaches may not be alarming, parents still need to observe when a headache can just be a passing pain, and when medical treatment is already necessary.
There are many causes of [...]

Top 3 Reasons Why Parents Fear Vaccination For Their Child

Posted on 04 January 2009 in Health & Safety

For many years now, vaccination has played a significant role in curbing the morbidity and mortality rate of some infectious diseases. It has even eradicated a number of disease entities which claimed countless lives before regardless of age. One classic example of the outstanding role of vaccination in the prevention of disease is the eradication [...]

Improving Fertility: How To Increase Your Chances of Conceiving

Posted on 02 January 2009 in Pregnancy & Labor

Some couples are lucky not to have any issues regarding fertility, but there are others who may find it more difficult to conceive. With advances in medicine, conception has already been possible for couples who are up against great odds. However, doctors may first look at outside factors affecting fertility, before they recommend a more [...]

Playground Safety: How To Protect Your Child From Injuries

Posted on 02 January 2009 in Parenting

When you think of a child’s safety, there is a need for parents to examine the areas, where children love to spend a lot of their time. Children just love playgrounds, and it is also a good venue for them to release all their extra energy. A playground can be a fun place for kids, [...]

What Parents Should Know About Warts

Posted on 01 January 2009 in Health & Safety

Most of us have warts somewhere in our body at some point in our lives. It can be possible that we never have an idea that they are actually present, because some are barely noticeable and are not annoying. That is because most warts don’t make us sick or cause a health problem. They [...]

5 Common Signs Of Early Pregnancy: How To Deal With The Changes

Posted on 30 December 2008 in Pregnancy & Labor

After conception, a woman’s body goes through a lot of changes. Some women may experience all of the common symptoms of pregnancy, while others may only have a missed period. Here are the most common signs of early pregnancy, and some suggestions on how you can deal with the changes:
1. A Missed Period
A lot [...]

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