For three or four weeks after birth the infant sleeps more or less, day and night, only waking to satisfy the demands of hunger; at the expiration of this time, however, each interval of wakefulness grows longer, so that it sleeps less frequently, but for longer periods at a time. This disposition to repose in the early weeks of the infant's life must not be interfered with; but this period having expired, great care is necessary to...more
The especial province of the mother is the prevention of disease, not its cure. When disease attacks the child, the mother has then a part to perform, which it is especially important during the epochs of infancy and childhood should be done well. I refer to those duties which constitute the maternal part of the management of disease. Medical treatment, for its successful issue, is greatly dependent upon a careful, pains-taking, and...more
It is highly important that a mother should possess such information as will enable her to detect disease at its first appearance, and thus insure for her child timely medical assistance. This knowledge it will not be difficult for her to obtain. She has only to bear in mind what are the indications which constitute health, and she will at once see that all deviations from it must denote the presence of disorder, if not of actual disease. With these changes she must to a certain extent make herself acquainted. The signs of health are to be found, first, in the healthy performance of the various functions of the body; the regular demands made for its supply, neither in excess or deficiency; and a similar regularity in its excretions both in quantity and appearance. If the figure of the healthy infant is observed, something may be learnt from this. There will be perceived such an universal roundness in all parts of the child's body, that there is no such thing as an angle to be found in the whole figure; whether the limbs are bent or straight, every line forms a portion of a circle. The limbs will feel firm and solid, and unless they are bent, the joints cannot be...more
During infancy cleanliness is essential to the infant's health. The principal points to which especial attention must be paid by the parent for this purpose are the following: At first the infant should be washed daily with warm water; and a bath every night, for the purpose of thoroughly cleaning the body, is highly necessary. To...more
Suicide is the third leading cause of death for teenagers after accidents and homicide. Why do so many teenagers take their own lives? Major factors in many suicides are bullying, feeling a failure or failing an important exam, a relationship break-up or family problems. These are all major stressors but a lot of teenagers manage to...more
All parents want the best for their children. Giving them the finest education possible, introducing them to sports, and even sending them to work shops. But the thing that parents concern the most is health. They teach their kids to eat right, take vitamins, exercise and stay away from pollution. Teaching them how to live a healthy life may be the best thing we can do for them. It is during the first few years of childhood when kids are easiest to teach.When my son was 7 years old, he was the shortest one among his friends and classmates. The reason is that I'm not tall either. When I was a kid, I really experienced what it is to be short. People make fun of me, call me names, and I did not have many friends. It was horrible and I do not want that to happen to my son. This is the reason why I wanted to help kids grow tall.When we observe something that we do not like in our body or in our personality, we tend to automatically blame our parents. We believe that genes are the main culprit on why we look different and that we can't do anything else about it.Although genetics is one of the biggest factors in a child's height, parents should take advantage of a kid's...more
It can be tough to think of fun things to do to get out and about as the days get colder and/or darker. If you're finding that the DVD, TV, or computer (or all three) is working overtime to entertain your kids, here are some ideas to get everyone...more
Autism Child Symptom Autism is a neuro-development disorder that paralysis the ability of its sufferers to interact amid a good amount of people. A patient of autism is planning to own trouble relating with a greater number of people on...more
Aspergers Young Children Asperger's syndrome is actually one of the main syndromes within the autism spectrum disorder. Those who are afflicted by this moment will then showcase a great deal difficulties in social interaction and could...more
As parents, we always want the best for our children. We want them to perform well in school, to develop good character, and most of all, to have good health. It is our instinct and it is our way of saying that we love them. I want to...more
Autism Stem Cells CranioSacral Therapy(CST) has been proven to be one of the helpful alternative therapy for autistic children. It uses understated hands-on touch to decease counteract worry and strain on crucial nervous system. This...more
Autistic Test Children with autism are usually diagnosed at on hand the age of 3 or before. Sometimes, it the signs and symptoms of autism can go ignored by the parents if properties are not really obvious. High functioning autism sorts...more