Low potassium in pregnancy
Potassium is a very important mineral, but it's certainly less thought about than calcium or iron. Potassium maintains fluid balance, helps regulate blood pressure, plays a role in the release...
Disciplining other kids at playdates: is that OK?
Have you ever been in charge of your friend's kids, and wanted to pull their hair out after they hit your child? To discipline other kids or not to discipline...
A cyst on the fallopian tube?
Ovarian cysts are relatively common, and most women will know that they are possible. But can you get a cyst in the fallopian tube too? Although paraovarian cysts, a variation...
Treating nasal congestion in babies
It's almost inevitable that your baby will catch a cold, complete with a blocked nose, at some point during the first year. Colds are not (generally) dangerous to babies, but...
What to expect from the first speech therapy session
Does your child need speech therapy, for articulation, to learn to pronounce certain sounds, or for stuttering? Speech therapy can be a little daunting, for both child and parent. It...
How to stop siblings from arguing
"NOOOOO, that's mine!" is a familiar sentence in our house right now, and the fad has lasted for around two years now. Siblings will, inevitably, argue. They will hit, and...
How many hours sleep do small children need?
Many parents wonder what their children's bedtime should be, and how much sleep they really need. While most work out a routine that works for them, they may be curious...
Breast is best for the lungs
Breastfed children could have a lower risk of asthma and better lung function compared to their formula-fed peers, two new reports state. These new studies counter earlier reports that asthmatic...
When should you start reading to your baby?
Early academics are the norm in most developed countries now. There is no doubt that very young children, including babies, are a lot more aware of their surroundings than we...
Finding playmates for your toddler
If you're lucky, you already have lots of friends with children relatively close in age when you have a baby. Few new moms have friends who come with built-in playmates...