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 […]

From birth, our tears come from lacrimal glands above our eyes, within the upper eyelids, on the area farthest from the nose. The tears drain from the tear duct into the nose. In some instances, the tear duct can develop blockages that prevent tears to drain naturally. Babies may have a blocked tear duct that […]

Rickets is a disease where a child’s bones become weak and soft. It can occur in children of all ages, but more commonly in babies aged 6 to 24 months, rarely in newborns unless they have the genetic form of the condition. Here are the must-know facts about rickets in babies.  1. Rickets has a wide […]

We live in an increasingly unsafe world. From mass shootings to forest fires, and pandemics, it seems that children nowadays have more to deal with. It’s unavoidable for them to go through their development without experiencing a single traumatic event. Then, as parents, what are we supposed to do? Read on for some tips on […]

Sleepwalking is more common among adults, but is not strictly restricted to them. Some children may also suffer from this medical condition. Children with sleepwalking, as in the case of adults too, usually get up in the middle of the night without conscious control of their actions. This is commonly seen in children between four […]

Soft drinks are one of the most favored beverages among both kids and adults. Many of you may have heard about the negative effects of soft drinks on weight gain and blood sugar levels. But do you know sugary drinks can cause early puberty? Recent studies by the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public […]

It is impossible to protect children from talking to strangers all the time. They will need to be sent to school and will also take part in co-curricular activities with friends. At a certain age, they will become independent. It is essential for parents to teach them about proper behavior and what to do if […]

Genital trauma in children is any injury that occurs to the genital area. For girls, this pertains to the labia, vulva, and vagina. Genital trauma often occurs by accident. It is characterized by bruising, swelling, and/or minor cuts, which are likely to heal soon. However, since the area is very sensitive and receives a huge […]

Innumerable studies show that abuse and neglect negatively affect a child’s growth and development. Here’s what you need to know about the effects of child maltreatment and things you can do to help. The types of child abuse Often, when we picture an abused child, we imagine a small body with bruises. However, physical abuse is just […]

When a baby is born with excess fluid inside their brain, this is a condition that is referred to as hydrocephalus. It’s commonly caused by conditions such as spina bifida, mumps, rubella, German measles, and infections a mother might have developed in the midst of the pregnancy. Unfortunately, babies who are born with hydrocephalus or congenital […]