Ear infections occur when one or both eustachian tubes, the tubes connecting the middle ear to the back of the throat, get swollen. The eustachian tubes allow mucus to drain from the middle ear into the throat. Colds, throat infection, acid reflux, or allergies are the most common causes of ear infections … Read more
The world of potty training may already be waiting to welcome you as your little one begins to stay dry every nap time, and you noticed that diaper changing becomes a minor occurrence. The answer to successful potty training is patience and acknowledgment that all babies hit this milestone at their own … Read more
Carrying one’s child inside a mother’s womb is grueling in itself, but as a mother, you knew the challenge has just begun. After nine long months, you have to undergo excruciatingly painful labor so that your baby can finally breathe its first in the outside world. Giving birth to a person is … Read more
Essential oils have been used extensively and reliably in medicine for millennia. Essential oil therapy, also known as Aromatherapy, is the medical practice of utilizing naturally extracted plant fragrances to improve emotional and physical health. Aromatherapists use aromatic plant extracts for several things, including alleviating stress, soothing the skin, relaxing the mind, … Read more
Neglect refers to the mistreatment and the failure of a caregiver to provide the basic needs to the person they take care of. It usually happens because of the caregiver’s inability to care for the person they’re in charge of properly. It’s most likely for the caretaker not to recognize that neglect … Read more
If you are a first-time parent, you might get a little anxious and overwhelmed, doubting yourself if you can carry the big responsibility of taking care of a sensitive newborn. More so, it is more challenging if you are a single parent. But with enough preparation, you can get through this phase of self-doubts and … Read more
Child development alludes to the series of language, thought, emotional, and physical changes that occur in children from birth up to the start of adulthood. During this process, children progress from being dependent on their parents or guardians to be more independent. Events significantly impact child development during the prenatal period and … Read more
Video games are usually associated with deviant behavior, little to no social interactions, bad grades, and a lack of physical activity. While these games themselves are not inherently wrong, playing in excess without signs of stopping any time soon may lead to undesirable consequences. Thus, the question of how to get your … Read more
Personal hygiene among kids is more than keeping themselves looking and feeling good. Good hygiene keeps them away from nasty bacteria and fungi that may invade the body and cause severe illnesses in the long run. When not properly cleaned, the skin can be a welcoming breeding ground of disease-causing germs and … Read more
“Get a kid, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.” Becoming a first-time parent can be really fulfilling and fun, but seeing our kids go from being bubbly to being weak and gloomy can be very scary. No matter how we have prepared ourselves for the challenges of having kids, things don’t always go the … Read more