You might be surprised to know that bullying is a common occurrence in 25% of public schools. Unfortunately, statistics point toward the rising cases of bullying in schools, with 1 in 5 high school students reportedly having suffered bullying in the past year. In some schools, it occurs …
Planning to conceive? You have a lot to do apart from getting busy in bed. Visit your doctor and discuss necessary preconception screening tests you should have before getting pregnant. Make sure there is no threat to your pregnancy as well as to the child you are going …
Whether your child is starting a new school or beginning a new grade after the end of school holidays, it can be a challenging time for parents and children alike. Of course, having children back in school does ease the burden for parents, but the change is unsettling …
Sometimes you might think that the only way to discipline kids is to shout and scream. But is there no other way to deal with the situation? What does yelling lead to? Does it do you any good? Does it really bring out the best in your child? …
Do you have a sleepwalking child? It can be upsetting to watch your child sleepwalk, but it is quite common among children. Sleepwalking in children refers to a state in which your child gets out of the bed and starts walking around while still being asleep. It happens …
Adolescence is a period in your child’s life when your kid transitions into his adulthood phase. You have cheerfully lived through the late night feedings, patiently dealt with toddler tantrums, and uncomplainingly tolerated your child’s school blues. Now that your little bundle of joy is in his teen …
Snacks are an important part of your preschooler’s diet. It won’t be wrong to say that kids wait anxiously for snack time. You try your best to feed healthy snacks to your tiny tots. Healthy snacks for kids combine proteins, fat, and fiber to satiate your child’s hunger …
As the obesity epidemic continues to spread across the country, it is more important than ever to teach children healthy eating habits. A healthy diet will do more than just help your child maintain a healthy weight – it will also ensure that he gets the nutrients he …
According to the NIH, more than two out of every three American adults is overweight or obese. With the obesity epidemic spreading rapidly across the country, it is up to parents to teach their children how to follow a healthy diet so they don’t follow in the same …
Pregnancy brings about major changes in your body. Post-baby birth, the changes are still evident even as new changes begin to surface. One such major change is with your menstrual cycle. During pregnancy, your period had gone on an extended vacation. But now that you have delivered your …
