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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…