Parenting Articles
276: Vaccinations And Your Baby: Hepatitis B
Vaccinations are a miracle of modern science Thanks to these injections, diseases that used to be deadly in the past have almost completely disappeared today
277: Vaccinations For Your Baby: Varicella, Hepa, And IPV
Every few months it seems that it is time for your child’s vaccinations again There may be some vaccines listed on your child’s vaccination record that you do not recognize: Varicella, HepA and IPV
278: Vaccinations For Your Baby: Rotavirus Vaccine
As a new parent, looking at your baby’s vaccination schedule may confuse you with all the different letters and medical terms In order to understand the need to have your baby vaccinated, you first need to know which vaccinations are which as well as the disease that the vaccination is for
279: Treating Burns
Doctors categorize burns from hot water, fire, electrical contact, chemicals, and the sun-according to their severity: first degree, second degree, and third degree First degree burns are the least serious, causing redness and sometimes swelling
280: When To Potty Train
Beginning to potty train your youngster can be a difficult process While some children are ready at about two years of age, others are ready when they are much older
281: Giving Your Child Medicine
Giving medicine to children, especially infants and toddlers can be difficult Children will squirm, spit, clench their teeth, and even vomit to avoid taking medicine
282: Preparing Your Child For Hospitalization
Going to the hospital can be a frightening experience for a child But you can minimize your child's fears by preparing him or her for the visit ahead of time
283: Teaching Your Child To Be A Safe Pedestrian And To Prevent Injuries In The School Bus
One out of four people who dies in a traffic accident is a child under age 16 who is a pedestrian Half of these deaths occur between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM, when children are walking home from school and adults are driving home from work
284: Discipline Strategies
Children need help to live within the limits you've established Consequences that help your child understand his behavior and learn to control himself work best, beginning in toddler hood
285: Handling Your Own Anger
When your child has a temper tantrum or otherwise acts out, you may find that your own equilibrium is threatened Loving your child is no protection against feeling incredible anger toward him at the same time
286: Your Child's Temper Tantrums
It's important at this point to remember that defiance generally comes from his feeling powerless over what happens in his world Often, it helps to say calmly that you can't talk to him or do anything for him when he uses certain words or a certain tone of voice
287: Choose Baby Gender-How To Choose Your Baby's Sex
It is a fact that children are the gift of God Every parent desires to have a child
288: Baby Sleep Patterns
Babies have different sleep patterns as they grow and age At first, it may seem that your new baby is sleeping all the time
289: Your Baby’s Vaccinations: DTaP
One of the worst times in a young mother’s life is the first time that she has to take her baby to be vaccinated It probably bothers her more than it does the infant
290: Vaccinations For Your Baby: MMR
By the time that your child is one year old, you are familiar with most of the vaccination shots that they have already received, most of these being performed in multiple doses spread out over a period of time Suddenly you notice a new vaccination on your child’s vaccination schedule: MMR
291: Using Sports To Bond With Your Kids
Sports are a great tool you can use to bond with your kids Sports have an appeal that is ageless
292: Mother's Day Gift Ideas: A Twist On Gift Baskets
Of course you can run down to the shopping mall and find it stuffed with pre made gift baskets for Mother's Day Or you could take the time to help your child put together a fun basket especially for their mother
293: Getting Your Child To Put Down The Video Games And Start Swinging Into Action
Are you having a hard time getting your child to play outside This is a problem for many parents so it isn’t too surprising if it’s a problem for you
294: Breastfeeding Your Baby
Most health experts agree that breastfeeding is the best method of supplying a newborn’s nourishment for the mother and new baby alike The feeding can only be done by the mother and can establish a bond with the baby right from the start
295: Should Cell Phones Be Allowed In Schools?
Many parents are purchasing cell phones for their children so that the child can stay in touch with them when the family is not together Some of these adults argue that their children need these devices at school in case of an emergency, such as a shooting or a terrorist attack
296: Your Child And Excercise
Exercise is beneficial throughout life-it improves strength, builds muscle, strengthens bones, lowers blood pressure, reduces body fat, and increases the "good" blood cholesterol levels while decreasing the "bad" blood cholesterol levels Exercise also improves mood and lowers stress and anxiety
297: Well Child Visits To The Doctor
Although you will see your child's doctor more frequently during your child's first year than at any other time, regular checkups will continue to be an essential part of keeping your child healthy throughout childhood and adolescence These regular checkups, typically called “well child visits”, give you a chance to get to know your doctor so you can work together more effectively to care for your child
298: How To Discipline Your Child
All children need discipline-it makes them feel secure and loved and helps them learn self-control and how to take initiative, solve problems, and get along with others For toddlers, discipline involves setting firm limits and promoting good behavior by giving lots of positive attention and providing a loving, nurturing environment
299: Your Preschooler And Sleep
Preschoolers generally need between 10 and 12 hours of sleep each night Children who don't get enough sleep may be drowsy or irritable during the day and are more susceptible to illness
300: Your Child's Emotional, Social, And Intellectual Development
Recent research on the brain shows a dramatic spurt in learning between ages 4 and 10-when the brain is most biologically equipped to learn Although the brain can learn new skills throughout life, it will never again be quite as active and receptive as it is during these years
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