Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 5 2020 As Emily Brown stood in a food pantry looking at her options, she felt alone. Up to that point, she had never struggled financially. But there she was, desperate to find safe food for her young daughter with food allergies. What she found was a jar of salsa
The fourth trimester is intense. There is the joy of meeting and falling in love with your baby and all the beautiful “firsts” of motherhood that are sure to come. But the fourth trimester is also hard—sometimes, very hard. Our bodies are changing in hundreds of ways, all while we are adjusting to taking care
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Hypothermia or low temperature is a condition in which the body temperature drops below the normal range. It can occur in both adults and babies, but neonatal hypothermia could be a concern as infants cannot maintain their body temperature. If not detected early, low body temperature in babies could be
Another boring day of the same old things? Don’t worry, we got your back! This video is filled with awesome and crazy experiments you can try a home with your friends to learn something and have fun at the same time! If you’ve never seen how a bottle upside down can suck liquid into it
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 4 2020 A University of Cincinnati researcher is recommending pediatric hospital emergency rooms consider screening for sexually transmitted infections (STI) teenage and young adult patients who visit for other acute care issues. Mark Eckman, MD, professor and director of the UC Division of General Internal Medicine, conducted a computer analysis
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Baby refusing the bottle isn’t an uncommon phenomenon. While several babies don’t accept bottles at all, some suddenly start rejecting them after being bottle-fed for some time. Bottle-feeding, in some cases, is crucial to ensure continuous feeding. Thus, if a baby refuses to be bottle-fed, identifying the reason for the
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Cup-feeding is an alternative feeding method to provide breast milk or formula to a baby (1). This technique is considered safe for even premature babies. You can cup-feed a baby in cases when they are unwilling or unable to breastfeed or bottle-feed. You can safely practice cup-feeding under the guidance
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Tummy time is the practice of laying your baby on their tummies for short durations while they are awake and being watched (1). Experts consider it one of the most suitable positions to let babies play and explore the world. Being a new parent, you may feel apprehensive, but rest
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 3 2020 New research from the University of Sydney has found poisoning exposures in children and adolescents while at school are relatively common and appear to be increasing, highlighting the need for more robust prevention measures. The authors state that by focusing on improved safety strategies, the incidence of poisonings
We spoke to Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed, who shared her journey to (and through) motherhood—and gave us the lowdown on how probiotics can benefit mamas and children alike. Chances are, you’re aware that probiotics can help us digest the food we eat, keep inflammation at bay, synthesize essential vitamins and more. But
Melissa Stenhouse knows how play can positively impact a kid. She’s seen it time and again in her role as program coordinator at Hamilton-based Today’s Family Early Learning and Child Care, a non-profit that offers child care and parental-support classes. But her favourite success story is about a girl named Zoey* and her love of pies.
Image: Shutterstock Every child is unique and precious. And so, why not give your child an uncommon name? The latest trend among new parents is to invent a unique name for the apple of their eyes. While some parents merge their names and make up a memorable name, others alter the spelling. Some of them
Parenting expert Judy Arnall shares tips to help children think outside the box, solve problems and channel their artistic abilities at any age—from babies all the way to teens Unlike personality traits, temperament traits and gender differences, every child is born with creativity. As children grow, they are highly creative, yet, as their executive function
Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge Feeding kids can be so stressful! Here are some tips, primarily from Ellyn Satter – the leading (in my mind) author and teacher on food & kids. Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B
DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR YOU How wonderful it is to try new food recipes? It’s awesome! Tasting new flavors and combinations is one of the most awesome things to do! Pay close attention to this video and write down your favorite ideas so that you can try them later. The first food hack you’ll learn today
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Nov 3 2020 Boston College Assistant Professor of Biology Emrah Altindis has received a three-year, $300,000-grant from the G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation for research into childhood celiac disease. Altindis and his team will explore the role of gut microbes and serum metabolites in the autoimmune disease, in which
Not all play is equal, experts say. Here are five “open-ended” ways to encourage kids to engage in creative, imaginative playtime “Play is vital for development. Play is a biological necessity,” says Carol Reid, a former professor and namesake of the Carol Reid Early Childhood Education Resource Centre. You’ve probably noticed that preschoolers love to
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Breast milk is the best food for babies up to six months and beyond. However, in some cases, you may need to supplement it. Mothers may consider feeding formula and breast milk together, but may wonder if it is okay to mix formula and breast milk. Also, while breast milk
Image: Shutterstock For most children, the first day of school is something they look forward to. They are usually quite enthusiastic about their first day of school. They get to wear a crisp new uniform, buy new books, carry a school bag, and wear many other wonderful school accessories. It is an exciting and cheerful
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