The days may slowly be getting longer again, but they are also getting colder and snowier in many parts of the country. Although I’ve lived in cold climates for my whole life, this stark transition always seems to throw me off-balance. Each year, I make an effort to stick with the habits that help me
Month: December 2021
If some unexpected guests come to your Christmas dinner and you don’t have a gift for them, don’t worry. Do not lose your calm, we’ll teach you the best tricks to give last minute gifts in seconds. Prepare to transform anything into a beautiful detail to make your family happy. With these DIY holiday crafts,
A Michigan Medicine study found that preadolescent children with severe neuromuscular scoliosis who are treated with growth-friendly surgery prior to spinal fusion have more complications and unplanned subsequent surgeries than those who only have the spinal fusion. Early-onset scoliosis is a potentially deadly curve in the spine that can damage a child’s heart and lung
The current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), has resulted in approximately 5.42 million deaths and over 286 million confirmed cases. The first instances of COVID-19 were reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019, with the majority of those affected having worked in a seafood and animal
Image: iStock Are you boarding a flight with your little one? As the plane takes off, children may amuse themselves by observing the sky, moving clouds, and exploring the front pockets (1). However, if it is a long-haul flight, they may get restless. Limited legroom, cramped spaces, and limited mobility make children fussy. It may
You are 15 books behind schedule. The notification glares from my phone screen, mocking me with the impossible task I know I won’t complete before the end of the year. Being incredibly goal oriented, I decided to set a high bar for myself on Goodreads this year with a challenge of 52 books—one for each
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The joy of finding something! It feels surreal when you find something that has been lost or missing. Isn’t it? With a scavenger hunt, you would feel the same. If you are looking for ways to get your child moving and engage in fun play, send them on a treasure
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Have you grown tired of looking at the exact same room over and over again every day? It’s time to spice things up. And you don’t have to go crazy on the ideas or even spend a small fortune. There are affordable decor ideas you can use with things you already have at home. For
A once-a-day antiretroviral medicine that is low-cost and easy for children to take is also more effective at suppressing HIV than standard treatments, according to a global trial led by researchers at UCL. The study, published today in The New England Journal of Medicine, found that dolutegravir-based regimens, which are already widely used to treat
Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found marked decreases in orphanhood particularly double orphanhood, among adolescents in Rakai, Uganda, corresponding with the availability of antiretroviral therapy (ART) beginning in 2004 and of male medical circumcision in 2007. Until now, little had been known about the contribution of HIV combination prevention including ART
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Taking your baby out for the first time is a special experience. But you need to ensure that your baby is safe and sound and away from possible hotspots of germs or infections. This is where strollers come into action. A baby stroller is an essential travel system for most
Children and staff who repeatedly test negative for COVID-19 after contact with someone who has the illness can safely remain in school if universal masking programs are in place, according to a new “test-to-stay” study report from the ABC Science Collaborative. The finding provides a safe alternative to quarantining people who have been exposed to
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Problem-solving preschool activities are an essential part of learning, leading to the development of the most crucial skills for your child. Your child’s journey between realizing a problem and finding a solution involves efforts, thinking, and patience. What comes in between realization and solution is important to understand, as it
Image: iSock IN THIS ARTICLE Babies start experiencing gas a few days or weeks after birth. It usually resolves by itself at six to seven months but may last for longer. A common cause of gassiness in babies is air swallowed while feeding or crying. For breastfed babies, the mother’s diet may also cause gassiness
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE There are compelling valid reasons, actually, a handful of them, for introducing cutting activities for preschool. It is necessary for their cognitive and physical development as it helps to condition their minds and muscles to take up other important tasks in the future with better efficiency. Why Is Cutting Important
Image: iStock If you live where it snows, you are blessed to be experiencing the winter wonderland. Decorating the house with warm lights, collecting pinecones, and sipping on hot coffee, cuddling up in blankets give you such cozy vibes. Isn’t it? And if your little one is keen on stepping out, let them have fun
Image: iStock The first date, the first kiss, first red rose. Teenage is about so many firsts. Isn’t it? Teenage romance is vulnerable, innocent, and uber-cute. If violins are playing in your head when you are around your crush or special someone, there are fair chances you are hit by the cupid. And if you
As of December 28, 2021, over 282 million people have been infected with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) worldwide, of which over 5.4 million have died. In children, SARS-CoV-2 infection is usually asymptomatic or mild, which is in contrast to older individuals, who are associated with a greater risk of hospitalization and
There are many different ways to do your part in making the world a bit greener. One of them is recycling and reusing as much as you can! You might be wondering how to start, and that’s where this video comes in. Today we’re going to show you a bunch of hacks and DIYs that
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