As a new parent, you've done lots of research. You've found the best car seat, the best crib, and many other products you'll need. You also have found the pediatrician who you think will be best for your little one. That's an important decision, as this person will help you make medical decisions and watch your child grow, possibly for the next eighteen years.
When you attend your first appointment, you may be nervous or excited. This is the beginning of a long relationship. There will be the routine pieces- height, weight, heartbeat. There also will be questions about habits at
3 Tips on How to Keep Your Kid Healthy
by Editorial Team November 28th, 2017 | Children's Health
It is estimated that over forty million children in the world are obese or overweight. The World Health Organization regularly publishes studies and analyses of these issues. During the past decade or so, we’ve seen an incredible rise in childhood obesity, and in most cases, it is due to unhealthy lifestyles.
It goes without saying that most parents are focused on putting food on the table, which is to say that they are stressed enough at their job and with their own routines. Nevertheless, since the feeding habits of Americans and the rest of the world have changed drastically in
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It goes without saying that most parents are focused on putting food on the table, which is to say that they are stressed enough at their job and with their own routines. Nevertheless, since the feeding habits of Americans and the rest of the world have changed drastically in
Armor Up for the Allergy Battle
by Editorial Team July 26th, 2017 | Children's Health
The air that you filter through your home matters more than you know. Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a huge factor in the health of your children. Nasal allergies affect kids at a young age. The allergens in your home can make your child suffer needlessly. That’s why you must prioritize IAQ. Until you do, the air that circulates in your home will aggravate your child’s condition. It could even trigger an asthma attack or worse.
How much should you worry about this situation? Research suggests that people spend 90 percent of their lives indoors. No matter how much
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How much should you worry about this situation? Research suggests that people spend 90 percent of their lives indoors. No matter how much
Keeping Your Baby Healthy and Happy on a Budget
by Editorial Team March 29th, 2017 | Children's Health
Because most of us new parents are doing the very best that we can do with the limited resources that we have, it is important that we are doing as much as we can to find new ways to save money all of the time. If you are focused on saving money and raising a happy and healthy family, however, you need to make sure that you are not sacrificing health and happiness just so that you can save a buck or two. At the same time, if you want to get high quality baby gear that creates the optimal
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Children’s Diets During American Heart Month
by Joe Lawrence March 30th, 2014 | Children's Health, Health Observance
February is American Heart Month where we need to highlight the heart disease requiring research and those that we already know how to prevent with proper care. Adults, for the most part, know what needs to be done to make a difference. However, when it comes to our children we often ignore the truths, especially when it comes to their diets.
There are very few, if any, people on this planet who wouldn't argue that fast food is terrible for heart health. Why then, do we allow them to eat fast food two to three times per week? On any
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There are very few, if any, people on this planet who wouldn't argue that fast food is terrible for heart health. Why then, do we allow them to eat fast food two to three times per week? On any