Kids who enjoy sports and exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. Immediate benefits include maintaining a healthy weight, feeling more energetic, and promoting a better outlook. Participating in team and individual sports can boost self-confidence, provide opportunities for social interaction, and offer a chance to have fun. And regular physical activity can help [...]
Jacob loves books. His mom knows this because when she sits down to read to him every night, he waves his arms excitedly. His favorite page of “Goodnight Moon” shows a cow jumping over the moon. He squeals and reaches for the book every time he sees it. When she is done reading, his mom [...]
Caring for pets offers a tremendous learning experience for kids, teaching them responsibility, gentleness, and respect for nature and other living beings. Like adults, kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with their pets. But animals and pets can transmit infections to humans, especially kids. So if you’re thinking about buying [...]
Acne (say: ak-nee) — also known as pimples or zits — is a totally normal part of growing up. Kids get acne because of changes that occur during puberty, the time when kids’ bodies begin the many changes that turn them into adults. When you got your first pimple, you probably ran to ask your [...]
To be immune (say: ih-myoon) means to be protected. So it makes sense that the body system that helps fight off sickness is called the immune system. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. White blood cells, also called leukocytes (say: [...]
The importance of play for babies’ development has been well documented. Parents want to do what’s best for their babies and try to select activities that will encourage development. This can be confusing. Two common questions asked by parents: How much time should I spend playing with my baby and what should we play? Parents [...]
So you have chalked out healthy eating guidelines for your children and it has already started showing results. But have you ever wondered that along with healthy eating diet, how much important is it for your children to have a structured exercise regime? In today’s world where children have to survive in a highly competitive [...]
About Stem Cell Transplants Hematopoietic stem cells are immature cells that are capable of developing into the three types of blood cells: red blood cells that carry oxygen white blood cells that fight infection platelets that help blood to clot Hematopoietic stem cells can be found in bone marrow (the spongy tissue inside bones), the [...]
Caring for pets offers a tremendous learning experience for kids, teaching them responsibility, gentleness, and respect for nature and other living beings. Like adults, kids can benefit from the companionship, affection, and relationships they share with their pets. But animals and pets can transmit infections to humans, especially kids. So if you’re thinking about buying [...]
Buying lunch at school may be the first time kids get to call the shots on which foods they’ll eat. Luckily, school lunches have improved over the years, both in taste and nutrition, with many serving healthier dishes, such as grilled chicken sandwiches and salads. But some still exceed recommendations for fat. In the typical [...]
