Anxiety is a condition that many people including children suffer today. For some kids their anxiety controls and restricts their life. They fear or worry about doing things that would actually improve their lives and make them feel more alive. However, there are many techniques a child can use to help them feel less anxious about life. One of the most effective is taking exercise on a regular basis. When a person becomes anxious or they...more
A poor diet plan and absence of exercising can easily lead to a good difference in metabolic process that could improve a child's chance of getting symptoms of asthma, a fresh analysis suggests.This is true essentially among children with a wholesome weight, a discovery that challenges the popular belief that unhealthy weight per se is the risk factor regarding bronchial asthma, according to the research authors.The researchers reviewed data...more
Picking your child's first pet can be very exciting. Whether it is a dog, rabbit, or fish – all parents should make sure to choose the correct kind of pet. The animal should be safe, as well as age appropriate.What kind of pet should a parent choose for their young child? Sadly, not all animals are suitable for children. Before running down to the pet store, be sure to do enough research on which pets are safest for your child.Queen City Petsitting Suggestions on Choosing Your Child's First PetLow Maintenance AnimalsYoung children are not old enough to take on full responsibility for the care of a pet, so it is wise to give them a pet that does not require that much care. Consider small animals, such as: hamsters, gerbils, turtles, fish, guinea pigs, and rabbits. These types of animals are normally found in their school or classrooms.Small animals are economical – cost less to feed and vet bills are less expensive.Good Tempered AnimalsIf you choose to go with a larger sized animal, he or she should be friendly. The pet should be able to tolerate children and their hyper behaviors. It is recommended to put off buying a dog until a child is four or five...more
The September health care reform mandates will decrease the health care insurance alternatives available for kids. All over the country, many private medical insurance carriers appear to have decided not to insure youth who purchase standalone policies after September 22nd. Not all carriers have announced their decision on this...more
Kids army gear is a ton of fun! I should know, I have three young nephew who wear camo every day!Now I was blessed with a beautiful little girl who doesn't mind getting dirty and likes the kids army clothing but is not much for the other army gear like her cousins.I have found many great deals online and you may want to take a...more
Society has become more increasingly litigious and one side effect is the way we treat our children. You often hear the phrase 'when I was a lad...' referring to the good old days when you walked off a broken leg. Such good old days bare a stark contrast to the way in which we value our kid's safety, acting as if they were made of fragile porcelain, with danger lurking at every corner waiting to shatter them.Gever Tulley, who wrote the book with Julie Spiegler, said: "Of course, we must protect children from danger but when that protection becomes over-protection, we fail as a society, because children don't learn how to judge risk for themselves."Let children practise climbing trees, and they will learn to do it safely. If you never let them climb a tree, they will eventually do it anyway, possibly in the most unsafe manner. Or they may never do it at all, which might be the greater tragedy."The book, Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do), is set to be a hit in Britain after becoming a popular book with parents in America. It was initially rejected by at least 16 publishers in the US due to fears of lawsuits from parents whose children...more
If you are dating someone who has children and you don't have children you may be in for a few surprises. You may think that you have found the love of your life and then you meet THE children. Depending on your age, you may be...more
The term plastic surgery usually makes people think of fake breasts and Botox injections but there are a whole slew of operations for all kinds of medically necessary problems. Many of them are specifically for children even. The most common is ear...more
Child safety is a major concern of parents. And it is surprising how little most of us know about what is safe and what is not. Suppose your young son comes to you and says he wants to learn how to skateboard. Many parents are appalled...more
If you are a parent or a caretaker of children, you are bound to run into a situation where you have an important event to attend where your kids will be accompanying you. Some events and occasions call for everyone to be formally dressed and well...more
In a study undertaken by Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust following more than 20,000 consecutive vaginal deliveries a clinically diagnosed obstetric anal injury occurred in 2.9% of women who were pregnant for the first time and...more
In some families, students decide which college to study. But, in some families, parents take the responsibility to decide which college for their children. The choice of college becomes the best only if the decision is wise. This...more