Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR for short, is a common life-saving procedure that many people learn about as a first-aid during emergencies. It is a helpful technique done when a person encounters another drowning or having a heart attack, that causes the lungs and heart to stop breathing and beating, respectively. Kids may need pediatric CPR.  It […]

According to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data system (NCANDS), childhood emotional neglect is a kind of maltreatment in which a child fails to receive necessary or age-appropriate care from the caregiver, although they are capable of doing so. What is Emotional Neglect? As per author and psychologist Dr.Jonice Webb, emotional neglect is when parents do […]

A speech disorder occurs when kids develop problems in creating sounds necessary to communicate verbally. The thing is, there are several types of speech disorders. Learn more about them here. Childhood Apraxia of Speech First in our types of speech disorders is childhood apraxia of speech (CAS). When a child has CAS, they have difficulty moving the muscles responsible for […]

In a new review, researchers set their focus on the relationship between microwave radiation (MWR) given off by wireless devices and the wellness of human beings, especially children and unborn babies. This was to help understand whether using mobile phones near babies was harmful.  Accordingly, compared to adults, children and unborn babies are at a higher […]

You might have already heard about kwashiorkor in passing, in the news, or on social media. But what is kwashiorkor exactly? And why is it important to know about this condition? What is Kwashiorkor? Kwashiorkor is a very serious form of malnutrition. This condition can happen if a person does not have enough protein in their diet1. […]

Ang unang taon ng baby ay isa sa mga pinaka-crucial na stages ng growth ng isang bata. Maliban sa pagbigay ng karampatang nutrients mula sa gatas at pagkain, importante rin ang pagbigay ng tamang vitamins para sa baby ayon sa edad nila. Narito ang mga essential vitamins para sa babies 6-12 months upang patibayin ang […]

Ang prickly heat rash o bungang araw ay isang pangkaraniwang skin condition sa mga batang Pilipino. Nangyayari ito kapag ang sweat ducts ay nababara at nagdudulot ng bukol-bukol at pangangati. Huwag mag-alala apag ang iyong anak ay nagkaroon ng prickly heat rash. Narito ang mga maaaring gamot sa bungang araw. Gamot sa Bungang Araw Karamihan sa kaso […]

Coma in children or in general (even for adults) is an unconscious state of mind, where a person doesn’t respond to the external environment. In a coma, the person is alive and the brain is functioning, but at its least state of alertness.  The state of coma rarely lasts longer than more than a few weeks. […]

Suffocation is the feeling of losing your breath due to various reasons. If someone covers the baby’s mouth or nose, he/she is unable to breathe and this leads to suffocation. Studies have shown that soft bedding and plastic are two of the main reasons for suffocation in children. A percentage of deaths that fall under […]

Haven’t we all had some habits in our childhood, which our parents have tried very hard to get rid of? From biting nails to nose picking, from thumb sucking to hair-twirling, every child has a peculiar habit that gives them some sort of satisfaction. And one such popular habit of children is nose-picking. Read on […]