Most parents will agree that they have a super tough time getting their little ones to take that medicine. ‘Medicine time’ then becomes a time of frustration and complications; often resulting in messy clothes owing to the spillage caused by them running away or moving around too much. If the ‘Here comes the airplane’ tactic has stopped working, you might want to turn to these strategies. Wear your happy face – Kids are smarter than you think. They can sense negativity from 100 yards away. If you want to get your kid to take his/her meds, let them not see the medicine. Seeing the medicine, by itself, in most cases will evoke negative emotions. Make your kid lie down, cover his/her eyes and play peek-a-boo with them. On the fourth or the fifth time, put the syringe in his/her mouth  [...] 

In a recently conducted poll, a good amount of 60% mums and dads have confessed to being worried about their kid’s safety around the toys that he/she plays with. The constant news that kids end up in health hazards related to toys due to the lead content in them can be troubling for most parents. It comes as no surprise that such a huge chunk of them is worried; and how! The U.S. Government is the only body which can police each and every toy that is being manufactured in the country; and can determine whether or not they are safe and fit for use. Parents also expect the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to help protect the public by not letting the riskier toys reach the shelves. Unfortunately, neither of these 2 bodies have been doing the needful to ensure the safety and protection  [...] 

A recent study has thrown light on a topic that has deluded us for years. The connection between television and obesity has been shown clearly over the years. Nonetheless, this new study has shown that children who turn to TV dinners are more likely to give up on their greens. Couch Potato and No Greens The idea that works here is that, when you’re having a quiet dinner by yourself, you focus on what’s going into your stomach and what isn’t. At the same time, if children have dinner with their parents around, they are likely to be bothered about the nutritional value of their diet. Where Was This Study Conducted? This study was conducted by the Tufts University in Boston. They did their study by researching the patterns of 91 families during their dinner times. The children  [...] 

7 year old Tara was a happy-go-lucky child, until one day her mom noticed that something was wrong. Tara would get teary-eyed over anything and everything at all. Plus, she began avoiding all her sleeveless clothes. Her mom brought up the topic one day, and Tara broke down once again, screaming that she didn’t want to speak about it. Finally, however, she did calm down and discuss things with her mother. She confessed to having hair growing in her armpits. She was shocked, because her body felt different. She craved to be like the other hairless girls in her class, but she wasn’t like them anymore. She just didn’t fit in. Tara’s mother, on the other hand, was in for a culture shock, because she hadn’t imagined discussing puberty-related issues with her daughter  [...] 

So your precious little baby is 6 months old now. He/She has survived these 6 months with utmost care and affection from you. It is exactly this reason that leaves parents hapless when their child is in pain. Your child will begin experiencing his/her first bout of pain at around this 6 months time; because this is time when they get their first tooth. The best way to prepare for this situation is to be well informed. Keep in mind these tips to soothe teething babies, and breeze through this otherwise painful (for you and the baby) phase. COLD IS THE KEYWORD This is one of the oldest on the tips to soothe teething babies’ list. You could let your baby chew on something cold. A cold, wet washcloth is an ideal chew toy, since babies love the rough texture, as it eases their irritation; and  [...] 

After the child is born, parents want to provide the best of goodies to their kid. When the baby is born, they possess very weak bones. Thus, it is very much essential to provide them with required nutrients. The sufficient amount of milk makes their bones strong and healthy. With adequate supply of milk, babies also require good massage for the growth and development of bones. A proper massage with essential oil is very much beneficial for good health of baby. This is an ancient practice carried for better growth and development of baby. You may find numerous benefits of baby massage in Ayurveda. Your baby needs proper attention and care in growing days as, it makes him healthy and strong. Ample of benefits have been noted for baby massage, which are as follows: A proper and healthy massage  [...] 

Sneezing, running nose, and wheezing are common among kids. Most of the time in a year, they are susceptible to cold. Due to cold, they suffer from sore throat, running nose, irritated moods, watery eyes, and slight fevers. As, in growing age, the immune system of any kid is also developing, Thus, they are easily affected with infections. It is very much important to build your child’s immune system stronger, as it is the only defensive power your child possesses. A strong immune system will fight with germs, bacteria that cause infection, but a weak immune system will rather welcome all infections and diseases. Wrong habits of food, inadequate sleep, and lack of exercise will affect your child’s immune system. Thus, it is essential to care your child’s immune system by providing him  [...] 

A mother is the most worried person the earth. She has to struggle between her good health and yummy taste. Mothers want good health and thus they prepare different nutritious dishes, while kids thrive for good taste. They are fussiest eaters as; they won’t eat food unless the food is for their choice.  Most of the times, mothers have to take extra effort to prepare the attractive food. In fact this drama starts right from morning breakfast. I have seen many women running behind their kids for making them drink milk. Many times they have to bribe the kids for drinking milk. Milk is the pop- star of calcium as; it is loaded with ample of calcium, which is beneficial for proper growth and development of the body. But, certain times kids are allergic to milk. As, our body needs good amount  [...] 

During pregnancy a mother is very careful about her consumption of food and drinks as, the intake of foods by pregnant women directly affects the health of unborn child. And even after child comes into the world, they need to care more. The diet of newborn baby is very important, as initially they possess weak immune system. Thus, they have to rely on their mothers. Young kids and newborn babies need to drink good amount of fluid as, it is important to build good health. A baby’s weight contains more proportion of water. Thus, it is essential to keep the young ones hydrated. It does not matter if your baby is fed by bottle or breast; baby milk contains all kind of nutrition that is needed by baby. But, it is been proved that a baby feed on breast milk is healthier than the one fed on bottled  [...] 

Kids are generally fond of summer because of the fun activities they carry out in summers. They finish their school and entire concentration is on playing and fun. Summers keep them away from books and school pressures. Thus, they are in full energy for enjoyment. Well, fun and enjoyment is at its place, but parents need to take proper care of their kids in summers. They are more prone to fall sick during these days, thus it is essential to take some little efforts in regards with their health. Playing in day time is the biggest passion for them. We completely understand that they have just finished a hectic school year, but it is essential to put some fence around them. Else they will spoil their health and mess their entire vacations. Summer brings along harmful rays, which destroys the cells  [...]