Help! I’m 6 months’ pregnant and I have hemorrhoids that are driving me crazy! And, on top of it, I’m always constipated. What do I do?! – Cyndy Hemorrhoids — which are actually varicose veins in the anus or rectum — are a common pregnancy complaint. They may bleed, itch, or sting, especially during or… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
Learning and playing – how to combine it
Encourage Activity It might look like just child’s play, but toddlers are hard at work learning important physical skills as they gain muscle control, balance, and coordination. Each new skill lets them progress to the next one, building on a foundation that leads to more complicated physical tasks, such as jumping rope, kicking a ball… Continue reading
How can I relieve my bakcaches during the pregnancy
I’m 7 months’ pregnant and my back is killing me! How can I get some relief? – Fiona Many pregnant women have achy backs as their bellies grow larger and their muscles and spine strain to carry the extra weight. During pregnancy, the body also produces the hormone relaxin, which helps prepare the body for… Continue reading
Your toddler and music
Music is a natural part of life for toddlers. They might sing to their stuffed animals, tap their feet to the rhythm of nursery rhymes, and enjoy the sound of their parents singing to them — even if mom and dad can’t quite carry a tune. But this early introduction to music does more than entertain.… Continue reading
More recipes for pregnant women
Chicken salad with apples Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet. Pregnant and breastfeeding women need to consume extra calories and eat a variety of nutritious foods to contribute to their baby’s growth and development. Prep time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 12… Continue reading
Your child and it’s handwriting
Before you read this article, quickly write the answer to this question: What is your favorite color? This might’ve seemed like an automatic and mindless task, but your body and mind had to work closely together to complete a series of steps in the right order. You had to pick up a pen or pencil,… Continue reading
How to discipline your toddler
Are there any parents who haven’t felt complete and utter love for their toddler and, at the same time, frustration and anger? Our beloved little ones test our nerves because they’re testing boundaries all around them. Every day, little by little, they’re mastering new abilities and accomplishing new feats, and are anxious and excited to… Continue reading
Having a baby? What should you eat and how? Recipes for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Easy turkey lasagna Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but it can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet. Prep time: 1 hour, including cooking time Ingredients: 1 tsp. olive oil 1 lb. ground turkey breast 2 cloves garlic, crushed 8-oz. can tomato sauce 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes salt and… Continue reading