Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 6 2020 A new study has shown pregnant women with obesity could reduce the health risks for their infants through improved diet and more physical activity. Research published today in the journal PLosMed investigates the impact of high glucose in mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and changes to infants
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies love being comforted all the time, even during a bath. Giving a bath to a baby often leads to a cry fest since babies dislike becoming drenched. But if their mommy is with them, then they are likely to have a pleasant experience. You may consider showering with your
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 6 2020 New research shows that children with Kawasaki Disease remain at an increased risk for cardiovascular events more than 10 years after hospitalization for their condition, highlighting the need for long-term heart disease surveillance and risk reduction strategies for these young patients. Details of the study was presented at
In this pandemic holiday season, we’re missing our friends, family and “framily” (friends who feel like family). We can’t get together in person, even for a simple family dinner, with those who matter so much to us. But as the loneliness of social distancing and the anxiety of the crisis set in, getting together can
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Eat, sleep, look cute, repeat! This is all a baby seems to do during the first crucial months. A newborn needs to sleep and feed adequately to thrive and attain their milestones on time. However, newborns do not sleep and wake up in the same pattern, as it takes time
Looking for some fun new ways to entertain (and educate) your kids? These subscription boxes can be purchased one time or multiple times throughout the year and will bring toys, books, crafts and activities right to your doorstep. 1. By Us Box Photo: By Us Box While technically not a subscription box, these age-appropriate kits
Raise your hand if high school isn’t your favorite thing in the world. Same here! But high school doesn’t always have to be boring and dull, it can be colorful and fun. So, today we’re going to show many incredible DIYs and hacks to make high school a bit brighter for you. First off, we’ll
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 6 2020 The Pediatric IBD Foundation, ImproveCareNow, and the Critical Path Institute (C-Path) are proud to announce a collaboration establishing the Children’s Registry for the Advancement of Therapeutics (CREATE™). CREATE™ is a drug-agnostic safety registry designed to support the completion of global post-marketing safety requirements, as well as collect safety
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Object permanence is the mental ability to understand that persons or objects exist even when not seen by the eyes, felt by the touch, and heard by their sound (1). Infants often do not understand object permanence. It is the reason why they become upset when an object or parent
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE George Washington was the first president of the United States. He led the Continental Army to victory over the British during the American Revolution and shaped the constitution of the United States of America. He was the man who shaped the presidency and established rules and policies that are being
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE “Mama-dada”! Are these the words you are eagerly waiting to hear from your baby? Babies learn sounds before they begin to speak and utter their first words,usually around the age of one year (1). Language skills develop gradually with age-wise development from infancy to toddlerhood (2). There are many activities
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 6 2020 Mindfulness training and engaging in classroom-based games can influence self-regulation and food liking when introduced during the preschool years according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by Elsevier. For this study, we were interested in developing and evaluating a brief five-week
From social distancing to travel restrictions, there’s a general uncertainty around what this holiday season will bring for families balancing school, work and festivities. There’s no doubt that kids understand a bit of what is going on, but it may be a little harder to grasp that some of their favorite holiday traditions and family
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies require good sleep for growth and development. It also plays a vital role in overall health and immunity. However, young babies usually cannot sleep through the night and may experience problems settling down by themselves. So what can you do to comfort your baby? Experts believe that controlled crying
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 5 2020 Children and adults produce different types and amounts of antibodies in response to infection with the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has found. The differences in antibodies suggest the course of the infection and immune response
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 5 2020 As many as 800 million children have dangerously high lead values in their blood. The neurotoxin can cause permanent brain damage. The huge international numbers come from a recent report from Pure Earth and UNICEF. Pure Earth works to solve pollution problems that can be harmful to humans.
I thought we’d get a sweet “first haircut” memory for the baby book, but it was derailed by systemic racism. About a month ago, we took our two sons to get haircuts. It was two-year-old Léo’s first time getting a professional cut, so we took him to the Montreal salon where his big brother, Gabriel, has
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Diapers are essential items on the shopping list of new mothers. However, diaper-free days are what parents often dream of. According to some experts, the secret lies in elimination communication (EC) or diaperless toilet training, a potty training method that can help in expediting the use of the toilet for
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Fontanelles are gaps between the skull bones of a newborn. These are formed when two or more cranial bones are placed side by side. There are six fontanelles found on a newborn’s skull. They are located on the top, back, sides of the head, and behind the eye. Fontanelles or
Researchers working on behalf of NHS England have found no evidence that adults who live with school-age children are at any increased risk of severe outcomes following infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – the agent that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The large population-based study was conducted by researchers from the
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