All parents deal with potty training their children, with the average age of training in the U.S. being between 2 and 3 years old, according to HealthyChildren.org. But many societies around the world embrace infant toilet training. This is also… read more
Calcium deficiency in children is a growing trend worldwide, including in the United States. A study published in the journal Pediatrics showed that most children over 8 years old do not get a sufficient amount of calcium, which could increase… read more
It’s so exciting when those first few teeth appear in our babies’ mouths, but decay can develop as soon as our children sprout baby teeth. What causes tooth decay? Typically caused when bacteria and other materials are left on teeth,… read more
The bond between a mother carrying her child typically starts when that baby is in her womb. While the connection between a dad and baby is just as important, it may not begin until the baby is born. Experts say… read more
“Summertime...and the livin' is easy.” Well, at least that’s what your kids are hoping for when they finally finish their last day of school. But then they receive that dreaded summer homework list, which can mean anything from assigned readings… read more
As parents, we’ve all dealt with temper tantrums in our children. Often, they begin as early as 2 years old with nonstop crying and sometimes last until the tween and teen years in their own hormonal ways. However, between the… read more
Pregnancy causes many changes to women’s bodies. One of the most unusual is a dark line occuring on the stomach from the belly button to the vagina. Known as the “linea nigra,” it occurs in many, but not every woman.… read more
“It’s as easy as riding a bike ...” Oh, as if those words were as true to our tikes who are learning to ride those two-wheel bikes for the first time! When it comes time to teach your child how… read more
You’ve got your crib, cute baby onesies and an ample supply of diapers ... so what’s next to get ready for baby? Before you pack that hospital bag, think about taking some helpful family learning classes to get you ready… read more
