Tag: child health
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Children Labeled as Overweight by Parents May Experience Increased Weight Gain
Get Pregnant Fast Understanding and managing childhood obesity is a significant concern for parents today. In the last three decades, the rate of obesity among children has more than doubled, and quadrupled in adolescents. Parents often grapple with numerous strategies to ensure their children remain active and eat nutritious foods. However, recent research has introduced…
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Why Are Dutch Kids the Happiest in the World? Perhaps It’s the Hagelslag
Get Pregnant Fast Lazy Sundays are a cherished tradition in our home. With most shops closed or only opening later in the day, we take full advantage of the time. Mark is often found in the kitchen whipping up a lavish breakfast while I lounge on the couch, cradling Leo and mapping out our afternoon…
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It’s Easy to Overlook the Value of Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast I found myself outside an MRI machine, a behemoth I had never encountered before, gently grasping my son’s foot. The machine resembled a long, robust barrel, with my 8-year-old son, Lucas, nestled within. Both of us wore earplugs to muffle the loud beeping and pinging sounds that filled the air. The doctor…
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Febrile Seizures: Common but Terrifying
Get Pregnant Fast At first, I brushed off the fact that my daughter would occasionally shake a little when her fever spiked. It usually occurred as her body heated up while she was drifting off to sleep, so I figured it was just one of those sleep twitches that happen as we transition into slumber,…
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Your 1-Year-Old Toddler: Week 8 Menu & Parenting Insights
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, the safety and well-being of our little ones are always top of mind. It’s a well-known fact that household injuries are a leading cause of emergency room visits for kids under three, so staying vigilant is essential. When it comes to car safety, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends…
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Hope: A Double-Edged Sword in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In many aspects, we find ourselves fortunate. We rarely visit doctors since there’s little they can do for our situation. Our days are not consumed with hospital visits, our child is spared from harsh treatments, and we are spared the anguish of watching them suffer in pursuit of recovery. The time we…
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Understanding the Journey of Being a Cleft Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Before I embraced motherhood, I was already a natural worrier. Fast forward to now, with two children to care for, and I’ve truly perfected the art of anxiety. But nothing could have prepared me for the journey ahead on August 16, 2011, when I was 20 weeks pregnant with my first child.…
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The Peanut Butter Affair: A Candid Confession
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve never really been a peanut butter enthusiast. Sure, I enjoyed it, but I didn’t harbor a deep-seated love for it like so many others. If anything, my heart belonged to Nutella. Peanut butter was fine—especially the chunky variety—but it wasn’t something I’d elevate to iconic status. That all changed when I…
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Measles Cases Are Rising Again: Please Vaccinate Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: vaccinate your kids. Seriously. I’m genuinely frustrated with those who dabble in science without a clear understanding, endangering public health in the process. Measles, a disease we should have eradicated long ago, is making a comeback. Last year, the U.S. reported 70 cases, which rose to…
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Daycare May Actually Boost Your Kids’ Health
Get Pregnant Fast As any parent knows, kids will inevitably get sick at some point, but it turns out that attending daycare may actually give your little ones a slight immune system edge. Let’s face it, throwing up is one of the most unpleasant experiences imaginable—right up there with doing your taxes or applying sunscreen…