Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers between the ages of one and three years need 11 to 14 hours of sleep (1). The sleeping hours are distributed between their daytime naps and nighttime sleep. However, the bulk of their sleep consists of nighttime sleep, thus making it essential to maintain a bedtime routine for toddlers
Month: November 2020
Cormay Caine misses a full day of work and drives more than 130 miles round trip to take five of her children to their pediatrician. The Sartell, Minnesota, clinic where their doctor used to work closed in August. Caine is one of several parents who followed Dr. Heather Decker to her new location on the
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally, with over 62.26 million people infected. With the rapid spread of its causative agent, the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), it is crucial to determine ways to prevent infection. The immune system protects the host from pathogenic organisms, including viruses, bacterial, fungi, and parasites. To deal
In hindsight, there are a few things I probably should have done differently… By the time you have your third kid, you kind of think you’ve seen it all. But our third born introduced a few new quirks and personality traits we hadn’t seen before. On the bright side, he’s charming, curious and has a
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continues to spread across the globe. To date, there are over 62.6 million infections and more than 1.45 million related deaths recorded globally. Many studies have shown that asymptomatic carriers can spread the virus even if they do not manifest any
Join the Play Pandemic Challenge → https://theparentingjunkie.com/challenge The Parenting Junkie ends time out and instead uses a peaceful parenting approach known as time in. This video will help you forget time out and practice time in parenting instead. Time in is a peaceful parenting alternative to a time out. This is not to be confused
Ah, it’s finally time for a sweet video filled with scrumptious desserts. Do you have a sweet tooth? If you do, you’ll be very happy after watching this video! Today we bring you tons of delicious and creative ideas to try in the kitchen. These desserts aren’t just tasty, they’re also so unique! To begin,
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Extrusion reflex, also known as tongue thrust reflex, is one of the many newborn reflexes. In this reflex, an infant opens the mouth and extends the tongue when their lips are touched (1). The extrusion reflex serves a purpose and is a sign of an infant’s normal development. The reflex
Tidy up! Your bedroom is your sanctuary. It’s the place where you sleep, rest, study, get ready. As an important part of your life, you should always keep it organized and clean, and it should reflect your personality. You don’t have to be an interior decorator to make a room look pretty. We’ll show you
As the winter holidays grow nearer, many families are mourning the loss of traditional gatherings. We have been asked to stay home to avoid increased spread of COVID-19—no travel, no visitors and no in-person contact outside your household. That said, there’s increasing talk of parents pulling kids out of school early to isolate as a
England has one of the highest coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) death tolls in the developed world, and studies show that the COVID-19 pandemic may substantially widen the existing inequalities in national health. Although some risk factors for increased risk of COVID-19 mortality have been identified, not much is known about the characteristics that make some
Winter holidays are right around the corner, and with them comes the opportunity to share books with our kids about why we celebrate. Books also help mamas get into the holiday spirit and quietly reconnect with our kids. The team of teachers and librarians at Best Kids’ Books selected books about different holidays celebrated by
Image: Shutterstock Hungarians, also known as Magyars, are the indigenous people of Hungary, which is called Magyarorszag by the Hungarians. Their official language is Hungarian —the most widely spoken Uralic language in the world. Most Hungarian names come from this language. The Hungarian names have family names first. Some surnames or family names are derived
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Acid reflux, also known as acid indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is common among children and teens between two and 19 years (1). It occurs when the contents of the stomach come back up into the esophagus. The stomach acid that touches the lining of the esophagus might cause heartburn.
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Have you ever noticed your child playing around kids of their age but not necessarily with them in a social setting? If this makes you doubt that your child has trouble getting along with the others, fret not, as it is a part of a child’s development process and is
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Gross motor skills are skills that involve the larger muscles in the arms, legs, and torso and enable us to perform different activities, such as standing, running, sitting, throwing, catching, and swimming. The beginning of body movements since birth marks the start of the development of gross motor skills (1).
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Does your home need a little décor? It always does, doesn’t it? Well, perfect, because today we have several amazing yet simple ideas to decorate your home! Let’s start with a book mural. For this, you can use several old books and some black paint. The result is incredibly beautiful and unique. Our next DIY
By Sarah MooreNov 25 2020Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. A new study reveals that babies born early are at an increased risk of childhood hospital admissions than those born at full term. While the risk of hospitalization reduced as the children got older, children born early were still observed to be at an increased risk
The following is an excerpt from Impossible Parenting: Creating a New Culture of Mental Health for Parents by Olivia Scobie. Copyright © 2020 Olivia Scobie. Reprinted with the permission of Dundurn Press. Parents are well aware of the problematic nature of today’s parenting culture, and they’re usually able to identify the overwhelming messages as contradictory and
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