In the United States, approximately 12.8 percent of children age 18 and younger have special needs. This includes conditions like autism, Asperger's, and down syndrome. For children with special needs, the sooner they can be diagnosed by a medical professional, the easier it is for them to get … [Read more...]
Tips for a Healthier Family
Keep your family and yourself happy and healthy. These tips make it (almost) as fun as vacation. 1. Pre-make the meal choices. Food decisions need to be made by you, the parent, at the supermarket. Fill your cupboards with junky foods and you end up saying no all night. Fill them with … [Read more...]
Raising Lean Children in a Super-Sized World
Everything around us is super-sized these days. And that includes what our kids eat - and most of which is unhealthy. The portions of snacks are huge, sugary candy is dirt cheap, packages of chips have gotten bigger and our kids don't think twice before emptying a complete pack of chocolates or … [Read more...]
A Parent’s Guide To Managing Psoriasis
If your child is suffering from psoriasis, you could notice different changes in their symptoms that are determined by the weather and the season. Factors such as humidity levels, temperature shifts, and exposure to sunlight can affect your child's skin. More so, you might observe that several … [Read more...]
How to Encourage Your Kids to Be More Active
Every parent wants what’s best for their kids, especially when it comes to their health. There’s no denying that regular exercise and physical activity is important for your child’s health, both physically and mentally. But encouraging your child to stay active can sometimes be difficult, since most … [Read more...]
Easy Yoga Poses for Kids
"The elastic heart of youth cannot be compressed into one constrained shape long at a time." - Mark Twain - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer The best way to keep young is to remain mindful of your youth. The best way to keep youth mindful is to share yoga with them. This article is intended to … [Read more...]
Children’s Dental Health – An Eye-opening Experience with Colgate
Our children's health is our top priority, and oral health is a quintessential part of their overall good health. In light of this, Colgate conducted dental camps across the country. I took my son along for a free dental check up at the camp in my city. Little did I know that I was in for an … [Read more...]
Keep Kids and Yourself Healthy with Seasonal Nashpati and Aloo Bukhara
With so many fruits becoming perennially available these days, it is easy to overlook our Desi seasonal fruits. But there are so many reasons why you shouldn't let that happen and insist upon the entire family getting their share of the freshest, local produce. With jamun and litchi already gone, … [Read more...]
You Are What You Breathe: 4 Types of Air Pollutants and How They Affect Your Health
In St. Francis near Milwaukee, a factory owned by Container Life Cycle Management was found to be in breach of more than 70 violations of environmental law. The factory was omitting dangerous pollutants that could have disastrous effects on the health of the local population. Cases like this one … [Read more...]
How to Choose Right Products for Your Babies?
Nowadays, parents are purchasing special kits for baby care. These kits are now available in handy packs that can be easily carried anywhere. Parents should be very much careful while making selection of baby-products online. New parents should listen to old parents or doctors regarding how … [Read more...]