Exercise is important for everyone, but teen physical activity is essential because teens are going through a period of rapid development. Getting plenty of physical activity will help them stay in shape (physically, mentally, and emotionally) while ensuring they enter adulthood as healthy individuals. Exercise has lots of physical benefits for teenagers such as: Strengthened […]
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Every baby starts teething at a slightly different time. Some babies are born with their first teeth, some begin teething as early as four months, and others don’t start until after their first birthday. Most babies, however, begin teething at around six months. Sometimes, baby teeth can arrive without any noticeable pain or symptoms. Often,
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While a moderate amount of academic pressure can motivate children and teens to perform well in school, an excessive amount can be significantly detrimental. Whether the pressure comes from difficult classes, societal pressure, a parent, external factors, or the high standards they have set for themselves, kids under too much academic pressure often experience negative
Whether you’re expecting a baby or moving your family with small children to a new home, you must baby-proof your house to create a safe environment. According to the National Safe Kids Campaign, accidental injuries are the leading cause of death in children under 14. Household dangers include risks of drowning, burns, poisoning, falls and
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Balancing the protection of children from the world’s dangers while helping them learn how to navigate the world safely is a parent’s responsibility. We live in a big world, and the internet has made it feel even bigger and scarier for parents who are concerned about the safety of their children and teens while navigating
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Infant colic is the medical term for a condition with which healthy babies cry for prolonged amounts of time without any obvious reason. Infant colic is diagnosed when a baby cries for longer than three hours per day, more than three times a week, and for more than three weeks. Colic is only diagnosed after
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From infancy through childhood, nutrition plays an integral role in a child’s physical and cognitive development. You have probably heard the saying that nutrition is the building block of life, and that saying is accurate because every cell within the body relies on vitamins, nutrients, and calories to function properly. Balanced nutrition supports healthy growth
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Developmental milestones are what many parents think of as “baby book” moments. They include achievements like your baby’s first smile, laugh, wave, word, or steps. Every child is unique and develops at a slightly different pace, but tracking developmental milestones and when they are reached is important. Doing so can help parents identify developmental delays
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Today, kids and teens grow up surrounded by screens where they access digital content, social media, entertaining videos, video games, and more. As a result, screen time rules for children have become an essential aspect of parenting. The Effects of Too Much Screen Time on Children and Teens All of this screen time puts the
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Nutrition is often regarded as the foundation of health, growth, and development. Proper nutrition for infants is vital to the child’s current and future wellness, health, and physical and mental development. During the first two years, infants only consume small amounts of food, so every bit needs to count. Parents must understand what constitutes proper
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