Children have an uncanny ability to pick up all kinds of illnesses and conditions. You’ve probably already lost count of the number of colds your little one has managed to pick up! Frequent illness is something you come to expect as a parent, but some health issues can be a little more worrying than others; particularly if you know very little about them.
One common condition which can sound pretty scary, is Molluscum Contagiosum. If your baby or toddler has been diagnosed, or it’s been mentioned to you by a friend or relative that they may have the condition, you’re likely to be understandably concerned. To ease those concerns, here you’ll discover everything you need to know about Molluscum Contagiosum, also known as water warts.
Are you bothered with how your toddler reacts to situations that triggers his or her anger and frustration? It may be a common dilemma for parents to be caught in certain incidents where their little toddler suddenly hits a playmate or pushes an adult away. Why is this behavior a common thing with children at this age? Let’s try to figure things out by taking a closer look at what anger and frustration really means.
When you’re pregnant, you have nine months to prepare for baby’s arrival. As well as making sure you have everything you need, you’re also likely to start visualizing how different life will be once your little one arrives. However, what you don’t realize is it’s actually impossible to imagine just how much your life will change once baby is finally here.
Watching your little one take their very first steps is a really special and exciting moment. However, it also opens up a new world of household dangers.
Are you worried your little one may have Autism? While doctors have become much better at recognizing and treating the disorder, diagnosing the condition can be difficult before a child is four years old. This is because the behavior and symptoms linked with Autism are also often present in children who don’t have the disorder.
Have you encountered the term “critical thinking skills” in relation to a child’s development? These words are often used but most of us might have a vague understanding of what they really mean. To help us get a better understanding of this topic, let us first define “critical thinking”.
Caffeine is an extremely popular stimulant, not just in America, but throughout the world. However, did you know that once you become pregnant, you’ll need to limit your caffeine intake?
Let’s face it, being a parent isn’t easy. It can often feel like a never-ending cycle of stress, worry and frustration. By the end of the day, the only thing you feel like doing is getting into bed and slipping into a long, deep coma!
Have you heard of the Infant Cries Translator App? This mobile phone application aims to decode the reason why a newborn baby cries between things such as hunger, tiredness, pain or a wet diaper.
Time outs have been a really effective form of toddler discipline for decades. Whether it be the more recent naughty step time out, or the age-old stand in a corner method; it can prove awesome for getting your little one to calm down and learn from their mistakes. However, as you may already know, getting your toddler to stay in a time out, and even getting them there in the first place, can be extremely difficult.