Lisa’s son Jack had always been a handful. Even as a preschooler, he would tear through the house like a tornado, shouting, roughhousing, and climbing the furniture. No toy or activity ever held his interest for more than a few minutes and he would often dart off without warning, seemingly unaware of the dangers of… Continue reading
Category: Family Health
Some basics steps in doing homework with your child
Kids are more successful in school when parents take an active interest in homework — it shows kids that what they do is important. Helping with homework can have many benefits for kids. And who knows? Parents might even learn a thing or two! How to Help Get to know the teachers. Attend school events,… Continue reading
The torment of seasonal alergies in children
About Seasonal Allergies “Ah-choo!” It’s the third time this morning that your son has had a sneezing fit, and as you hand him another tissue you wonder if these cold-like symptoms — the sneezing, the congestion, and runny nose — have anything to do with the recent weather change. Well, if he gets similar symptoms… Continue reading
How to take care for our skin during pregnancy
It isn’t just an old wives’ tale — it’s really true. A woman can look most ravishing during pregnancy. Well … make that some women. Indeed, while pregnancy can leave some lucky ladies looking luscious, for others, all that extra hormonal activity can have the opposite effect, causing a variety of pregnancy skin problems. “Hands… Continue reading
All about pregnancy in cats
Gestation is the period from conception to birth. From the first day of a successful mating, it averages 65 days. Kittens born from day 63 to day 69 fall within the normal range. Siamese cats may carry their kittens 71 days. However, if the kittens are born before day 60, they usually will be too… Continue reading
Problem with menstrual cycle: what can I expect
What is Menstrual Cycle Problem? What means menstruation and menstrual cycle? Menstruation is the endometrial tissue and blood losses that occurred inside a regular periods in normal and healthy condition through the vagina. This endometrial tissue was discharged because there was no ovum fertilization during a short period after ovulation. The menstrual cycle is the… Continue reading
Prepare for your pregnancy with twins or multiple births
Over the past two decades, there’s been a phenomenal rise in the number of multiple births in the United States. Between 1980 and 2004, the number of twin births increased by 70% and the number of births involving three or more babies has quadrupled. What’s responsible for this dramatic rise in multiple births? And how… Continue reading
The growth of the 1- to 2-year-old
You’re in for many changes! Midway through this year, most babies are walking and many are starting to have conversations. They’re turning into toddlers. By their second birthdays, most are losing that “baby” look and growing taller instead of rounder. As toddlers get stronger and more capable, their rate of physical growth slows during this year.… Continue reading