Tag: Child Health
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Can a Child Have Acupuncture?
Read more Are you considering an acupuncture session for your little one? Here’s what you should know before making that call. How Does Acupuncture Work? Acupuncture is a time-honored practice originating from ancient Chinese medicine, utilized for thousands of years to address various health issues. While the exact mechanisms remain unclear, many believe it helps…
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What I Discovered When My Child Was Diagnosed with Severe Hip Dysplasia
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter was a force to be reckoned with even before she made her grand entrance into the world. “She simply won’t budge,” my obstetrician remarked as he removed his hands from my expansive belly after attempting to turn her from her breech position for what felt like an eternity. “I could…
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Life with a Child Prone to Seizures: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It had been an exhausting week. My 18-month-old daughter, Emma, woke up one morning with her first stomach bug. Having enjoyed robust health her entire life, I thought it was simply her turn to catch a virus. She was sick for what felt like an eternity, vomiting once or twice each day…
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Please Keep Your Distance from My Kids When You’re Unwell
Get Pregnant Fast It’s astonishing that this concept still eludes many. Yes, germs are ubiquitous—whether at daycare, during sports, at the playground, or even in our own homes. However, what truly concerns me is when an adult knowingly approaches my children while they’re unwell. I don’t care who you are. I know you adore my…
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Toddler Health and Safety
Read more Taking care of your little one can feel like a full-time job, especially when it comes to keeping them healthy and safe. From dealing with the usual colds and bumps to understanding what to expect during the toddler years, it can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you navigate this…
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Letting Kids Get Dirty: A Simple Secret to Lifelong Health
Get Pregnant Fast Research eventually caught up with my experience. It became clear that coating our children’s environments in triclosan and other antibacterial agents wasn’t just unnecessary; it could even lead to negative health outcomes, such as fostering antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This was underscored when the FDA, in 2016, announced that companies could no longer advertise…
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Healthy Start Program: Empowering Mothers and Children
Read more The Healthy Start initiative is a government-supported program dedicated to enhancing maternal and child health outcomes. Operating under the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, it focuses on providing essential education and resources to ensure the well-being of mothers and their children. This program aims to: Ensure access to comprehensive prenatal care Encourage healthy…
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Heartwarming Update: Jimmy Kimmel’s Baby Boy Thriving After Surgery
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where Jimmy Kimmel often delivers news with his signature humor and wit, he recently shifted gears to share a deeply personal update about his son. A few months back, Kimmel took to the airwaves to discuss a serious matter regarding the health of his newborn. In May, during an…
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Resist the Urge to Diagnose Your Child with Google
Get Pregnant Fast In a world dominated by information at our fingertips, it’s easy to see why parents turn to Google when their child shows symptoms of illness. After all, what’s the harm in searching for answers online? However, a recent study suggests that this practice may do more harm than good. Most parents can…
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Why I Chose to Stop Medicated Treatment for My Son’s ADHD
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to children grappling with ADHD, medication can seem like a miracle solution for both the kids and their parents, who often feel overwhelmed trying to help them. I can relate, having spent years resisting this path—experimenting with various strategies, from behavioral therapies to dietary changes—before finally agreeing to…