Choosing to leave your child with a caregiver is one of the most important decisions you will make. When hiring a caregiver or nanny for your child, there are several important steps you need to take to minimize potential risks of hiring someone who will not be a good fit for your child and […]
It is never too early to begin teaching your child to read, or at least laying the foundation for early literacy skills, and it can definitely be left too late!
If you are not sure then think about this. Statistically, more American children suffer long-term life-long harm from the process of learning to read than from […]
In my many years of involvement in sports, very often I noticed what I call ‘mixed feelings’ from parents. You know, the ‘good news - bad news’ feelings.
Good news! Your boy made the cut for the elite soccer team.
Bad news! He’s going to play against teams from out of town and it will cost […]
Dexedrine is not prescribed very often for the treatment of ADHD out here in California, but those patients that we’ve seen on it have done well. Typically it is prescribed to patients who have not responded to Ritalin very well. It has the advantage of having a very nice long-lasting product (one dose per day). […]
Normal and short-term phenomenon
Early pregnancy back pain is a normal phenomenon in early pregnancy. Most of the expectant mothers witness some degree of back pain during the early phase of pregnancy and this pain generally subsides after about 20 weeks. Back pain or spasm, which is reflected by stretching of muscles or burning pain in […]
Many parents find that dealing with troubled teens is becoming increasingly challenging in today’s world. If you have a troubled teen, there are specific steps you can take to help rectify the problem and have a happier life with (and for) your child.
The first important thing to do is take action; ignoring the problem may […]
It is essential that you take care when preparing foods and avoid doing certain things when pregnant. This is due to your baby’s immune system not being sufficiently developed to fight any infection you may pass to it whilst within the womb. It is believed that a female’s immune system may not function at its […]
Along with planning the baby shower theme, games, and guests, a baby shower host must also plan the menu. A baby shower with no food certainly would not be a happy event, especially for the pregnant mom who is most always thirsty, especially in the last trimester of pregnancy. Guests often enjoy socializing with each […]
You see articles about baby showers written by women all of the time. But why not written by a man? Don’t we need to know a thing or two about baby showers too?
My wife recently hosted a baby shower for a friend, and I was clueless on how to help her. Fortunately, I was kicked […]
The mother of a baby is the most busy person on earth, when she is not very gathered about her daily routine vis–vis the baby.
Breast feeding
Everyday she has to bother about the baby’s feeding, sleeping, clothing, changing and bathing. It is the best to feed your own milk to the child. Please do not forget […]