Kids

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Nosebleed or epistaxis happens when the blood vessels or capillaries inside the nose rupture. In children, nosebleeds generally occur in the front area of the nose, which consists of many tiny blood vessels. Recurrent nosebleeds are common in children, however, parents might be worried as they can be dramatic and

With five minutes to go before Liz Brenner’s* six-year-old son, Nate,* had to leave for school, he seemed on the verge of a full-blown tantrum. “He was frustrated about the way his sock seam felt inside his boot—it’s always something sensory, which he has traditionally struggled with,” recalls Brenner. Nate got panicky and started stomping

Image: Shutterstock A Valentine need not necessarily be a sweetheart or a crush. Children share precious bonds with parents, grandparents, siblings, and best buddies who can be their Valentine. Your little one can express their love for the people who are close to their hearts. Read through this post for some Valentine’s poems for kids

If you’re looking to pack their baskets with goodies that go beyond the basic chocolate bunnies and cream eggs, look no further than these sweet Easter gifts. Photo Gallery Easter gift guide 2021 1 / 35 Credit: Modern Sprout Hatch and Grow Seed Kit

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Everything is new to a newborn, as they are yet to adjust to their body’s various functions and the world around them. So, some babies may cry while pooping as the sensation might be strange for them. However, sometimes, babies may cry while pooping as a result of pain or

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Your teenage child has broken a fundamental rule, and what they have done could have ended disastrously for them and others. You know that they need to face the consequences for misbehavior. They should understand how wrong they were and why they should never repeat this mistake. This is where

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Dizziness refers to the feeling of lightheadedness or faintness. Children may feel dizzy due to various reasons. It is crucial to determine the underlying cause, as frequent fainting can pose a threat to their safety and well-being. Children feel dizzy when there is reduced blood flow to the brain for

Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Koalas are marsupials that live on trees, mainly in Australia. These small, furry, cute-looking animals are the only extant representatives that belong to the family Phascolarctidae (sub-order Vombatiformes), and are known to be closely related to wombats. They are around 60 to 85cm (24 to 33in) long and weigh approximately

Is it OK to interfere in your kid’s problematic friendships? Here’s how to navigate this tricky situation. When Alison Simpson’s* son, Marshall, began junior kindergarten, she was proud of his efforts to make friends with Joe, a quiet and withdrawn kid. Marshall helped bring him out of his shell, and the teachers and Simpson encouraged

Soon after John and Priya Miller* discovered they were expecting a second child, they knew they’d have to get their first-born, then 18 months old, on a sleep schedule—fast. Aria had been zooming through milestones (walking at nine months and speaking in short sentences by 12 months), but sleep remained a struggle. The strong-willed toddler

Don’t beat yourself up wondering why you didn’t “Ferberize” back when your kid was still a baby—experts say it’s not too late to sleep train older kids. Try these five strategies. You can put a 12-month-old to bed in their crib in a safely baby-proofed room and simply close the door, sure. But you can’t

Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Teenagers are not only extremely creative but also open to new ideas and experiences. In a world obsessed with ‘achievements’ and ‘wants,’ we can’t let teens grow up without empathy for the less fortunate or gratitude for what they have. One of the best ways of teaching empathy to teens

Image: Shutterstock When you’re with family and friends, you look for boredom busters beyond the usual indoor games. Going out to the arcade, movies, or bowling alley isn’t always an option. You need to get creative with your ideas so that your children would love them. Challenging your friends and family would be an interesting

Hey guys! You’ve probably heard that the best way to ensure you have fresh veggies and herbs to cook with is by growing them yourself. And it’s true! That’s why today we bring you several simple hacks to help you grow your own vegetables, fruit, flowers, and plants. One of the first hacks we’ll show

Pelvic floor exercises aren’t just for moms. Paediatric pelvic physiotherapy may help kids with daytime accidents and bedwetting. Six months pregnant with her second child, Michelle Boyd* was at a pelvic physiotherapy appointment for prevention of postpartum bladder issues when she learned that the exercises she was doing to strengthen and relax her pelvic floor

AMAZINGLY SWEET IDEAS FOR CHOCOLATE FOOD Chocolate is the purest expression of joy! Chocolate can pretty much make absolutely anything a thousand times better. So, how about we show you some really cool and easy hacks to get more chocolate sweetness into your life? First, we’ll show you an amazing hack including a delicious pancake.

Habits start innocently enough. Your kid has a booger in their nose, they stick their finger up there to get it out and they feel better. Over the course of a cold or an allergy season, if that finger up the nose brings relief enough times, it could turn into a habitual thing they do

Cheri Bojcic’s four-year-old, Elana, has a favourite book: Fidgety Fish. She loves the quirky sea creatures, the colourful pictures, the engaging story. She’s memorized most of the words. When Fidgety swishes through the water, mom and daughter wiggle too. Luckily, Fidgety Fish is such a likeable book. Bojcic, of Chilliwack, BC, has had to read

Art is everywhere and can be created with almost anything. And today we have some brilliant ideas we think you’ll love. From working on weird materials to unusual painting techniques, you have to see these incredible ideas yourself. First, we’ll make a painting using bubble wrap. Take a syringe and fill up the bubbles with

Science gets a bad rap as a boring school subject, but nothing could be further form the truth. And today’s video proves it! We have a tons of experiments and tricks that you can try out with your friends. We guarantee hours of fun and learning! Let’s begin with the chocolate bar illusions. We’ll show