Reading can be fun for a second grader when the story is simple and enjoyable. And if the story is divided into chapters, then it makes the read interesting for the child. Enter chapter books, where the stories are divided into multiple small chapters to make reading and following the story easier. The stories are
Month: April 2019
IN THIS ARTICLE The difference between an adult and a child is that the child is positively drawn towards an animal while an adult may be wary of it. Children are born naturalists and animal lovers. They grow up to have different perspectives based on the experiences they have. Since we have to co-exist in
Researchers have recently examined the link between mental health conditions and obesity in over 12,000 children and teenagers. The results show that obesity raises the risk of anxiety and depression, which is something that physicians and healthcare professionals should be “vigilant about.” Obesity raised anxiety and depression risk by 33% among young boys. According to
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE A professional sewing machine is a powerful tool that lets you create beautiful garments for the kids. But when handled by a child, it can become a dangerous thing. If you have a sewing machine at home, then your kids may want to use it to make clothes for their
Reading is a habit to be developed early on in life. If your child is in the fourth or fifth grade, set them up with some good books. Kids that age can read fast, understand what they read and also imagine or visualize what they read to reproduce it in their own words. That said,
Most women go through a life-changing experience once or several times in their life and it is called ‘giving birth’. It is both a beautiful and traumatic experience at the same time. Although most mothers heave a big sigh of relief once their baby is in their arms, the experience of ‘birth’ doesn’t end there.
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE You’re changing the baby’s diaper, dressing them up or are playing with them, and suddenly the little one goes ‘achoo!’ And you go all ‘aww’ about it, until the child sneezes again, and then again. That’s when you start to worry about it. Babies have a sensitive nasal tract and
Of course, it also has tons of age-inappropriate shows that kids could easily stumble across if you don’t set up restrictions. Netflix offers a few methods for parents to restrict kids’ viewing of mature content (both in the app and on the browser), but you get more options by going through your account on a
There are many factors to consider when choosing a first name for your baby. These days, parents are putting just as much thought into the middle name choice as well. “Gone are the days when picking a middle name was a simple matter of choosing one of the common single-syllable connectives like Ann or Lynn
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Belly breathing, flared nostrils and wheezing. These are a few signs of chest congestion that make the baby uncomfortable and the parents anxious. Chest congestion is often due to excess mucus in the chest, but could also develop due to other health issues that need a doctor’s intervention. In this
Two weeks after Sharon, 33, delivered her daughter, she began feeling pressure in her lower abdomen and like there was something stuck between between her legs. She grabbed a mirror, looked down, and saw a bulge. “I googled ‘mass in vagina’ and the first thing that came up was prolapse,” recalled Sharon, who asked to
Beauty products and cosmetics rarely agree with my skin, which is the reason I am always paranoid about trying new skin products. And c’mon, it’s your face afterall, you can’t take chances with it. I first got to know about SkinKraft online but my paranoia was bigger than my fascination, so did a thorough research
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE As a parent, you are probably always asking yourself, “Do my children get the necessary nutrients from the food they eat?” While you cannot keep track of that all the time, you can learn about the different healthy foods that are essential for the child’s healthy growth, and if necessary,
It is relatively common for newborns and older babies to have some dry skin on their faces. In most cases this dry skin is harmless, and it tends to clear up without treatment. Babies often have dry skin on their faces because their skin is more sensitive than adults. Their skin may be adjusting to
Piaget’s stages are a theory of how a child’s cognition — meaning their knowledge and understanding about the world — develops between birth and adulthood. Jean Piaget was an early psychologist who specialized in child development from the 1920s onward. Piaget developed his theories by watching children and making notes about their progress. The core
Many artists capture the beauty of life. Others illustrate the chaos of life as a parent. In recent years, many artists have turned to cartoons and comics to share funny parenting moments, their inner thoughts as moms and dads and the heartfelt experience of spending time as a family. Some of these folks have gone
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, by the time children have reached the fifth grade, around 80 percent of them have been physically punished. They also report that physical punishment, which includes spanking and hitting, has been shown to be ineffective and lead to more aggressive behavior. They recommend that parents use more effective
Image: Shutterstock A lip tie is not a major physical anomaly in a baby. It may not be painful either but may cause problems in the long run, when left untreated. The lip tie in babies can interfere with breastfeeding, and also affect the development of the teeth. However, it can be addressed with some
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The unique colors, shapes, and symbols on a flag are what make it special. A national flag is the symbol of a free country. One such country is India, which struggled for more than 200 years for its Independence. If your child is keen on learning about the flags of
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE There is nothing more heartwarming than a baby’s smile. As a new parent, you excitedly wait for your baby to smile. And one day, you are pleasantly surprised when you see the baby smile in their sleep. Your immediate reaction could be immense love and adoration for the baby, and
“There are many little ways to enlarge your world. Love of books is the best of all.” – Jacqueline Kennedy Nothing can engage the mind of a middle grader as a book does. Adventure, fantasy, and mystery – these are a few things that can grip the attention of a child at that age. Reading
By the time your child is in the third grade, they would know how to read and write. It is also the time when children develop a keen interest in books. You can encourage that interest in reading by giving them the right kind of books to read. What kind of books would a third
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE The very thought of hemorrhoids can make one uncomfortable. While the condition is more common among adults, it can also develop in babies and toddlers. They are painful hemorrhoids in babies can be handled with medical and home care. In this MomJunction post, find out what causes hemorrhoids in babies,
Baby eczema is a common skin condition that appears as red patches on the surface of the skin and is often crusty in texture. In most cases, eczema is passed from parent to child through heredity. If you suffered from eczema when you were a child, it’s more common that your newborn will also experience
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Gushing hormones, boyfriends, girlfriends, school, peer pressure and so much more. Ah, teen life is not easy! Teenagers have to deal with multiple emotions as it is, and a stressful skin condition is the last thing they want to worry about. That said, skin care for teens is the first
It seems pretty unlikely that there are any parents out there who want to talk to their children about divorce. It’s an ugly, messy word that’s hard to explain, especially to children. When you think or hear about having to explain divorce to little ones, most often you probably think about parents having to explain
Families large and small all know the struggle of trying to create, design and develop ideas for sharing a bedroom. Whether the children in your family are bunking up out of necessity or simply because they enjoy one another’s company (enjoy it while you can!), we have a few tips, tricks, and ideas for sharing
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE As a parent, you would want to keep your child away from infections. You can prevent several infections by getting your child vaccinated in time. Of the many illnesses that can be prevented by a vaccine, typhoid is one. Follow the right typhoid vaccination schedule for your kid, and you
IN THIS ARTICLE After being invaded by the Mughals, the French and the Dutch, India was under the rule of the British Empire for nearly 200 years. The struggle for India’s Independence was mostly non-violent, laden with inspirational tales and lessons for all of us, especially children. Indian Independence history is vast and may encourage
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE When you are taking a baby/ toddler in a car, you need to secure them in a rear-facing car seat in the back. But if you are driving alone with your baby, keeping an eye on them at all times, without turning back, is difficult. Not knowing how they are