Heavier Newborns Achieve Greater Academic Success
There are many factors that influence our children’s intellectual development, including economic status and maternal education. Now, researchers have discovered a new factor that contributes largely...
View ArticleHow To Have a More Independent Child
Newborn babies need a lot of parental help because they are simply too small to do anything on their own. However, as children grow, their dependency on parents gradually decreases. And, eventually,...
View ArticleMother’s Presence Helps to Reduce Pain In Infants
The power of a mother’s love is so vast and so great that it’s almost impossible to put into words. Now, thanks to a recent study conducted by researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center in Manhattan, a...
View Article4 steps to take when your baby has a fever
After I deliver a baby and the parents take their little bundle of joy home, they become used to taking care of their newborn and recognizing all their needs. But at some point, that little infant may...
View ArticleFlying with a young child
Flying with a toddler can be a trying experience, especially during a long trip. Even the world’s most patient, most obedient child will at some point wonder why he has to spend so much time stuck in a...
View ArticleManaging finances and family
A report from the government has made it official: Babies are expensive. According to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)and updated to today’s dollars using the Consumer Price...
View ArticleChoosing the right babysitter
When starting the process of choosing the right babysitter start with someone old enough to do the job. According to the American Red Cross, parents should not choose someone younger than 11. The...
View ArticleIs Your Child Secretly Ingesting Caffeine?
Parents monitor what their kinds eat and drink on a daily basis to make sure they are getting the most nutrition possible to help their little bodies grow. The two things that parents watch out for...
View ArticleTips for new dads
Almost all new dads discover amazing talents in the first few days of fatherhood. But even the toughest guys can be afraid of babies — especially their own. As soon as a first-time father carries his...
View ArticleChoosing a Backpack for Your Child
Lynn White, an assistant professor of research at Northeast Ohio University’s College of Medicine, recently got a surprise when she tried to pick up her son’s middle-school backpack. The pack didn’t...
View ArticleIs a Vegetarian Diet Healthy for Children?
Is a vegetarian diet healthy for children? Experts are still debating that question. Some say a vegetarian diet is fine for kids (in fact, the American Dietetic Association endorses vegetarian diets...
View ArticleBaby Teething – What to Expect
A few hundred years ago, doctors believed baby teeth could be deadly. In one year alone in 19th-century England, more than 5,000 babies supposedly died of teething. Today, we know that teething isn’t...
View ArticleQuestions to Ask to Find a Great Nanny
When you have to select a nanny, you may long to see Mary Poppins sailing her umbrella onto the front lawn, ready to offer her crackerjack services. But when you snap out of the daydream, how do you...
View ArticleExplaining Terrorism to Children
Health news from AskDrManny Explaining terrorism is a difficult topic at any age. America was founded as a beacon of hope, where every man and woman’s dream could become a reality. A place where the...
View ArticleTheme Park Safety
Health news from AskDrManny A theme park may seem like the most family-friendly vacation destination, but that’s not always the case. Along with the rides, attractions, and cartoon characters come to...
View ArticleAdoption: Where to Start in the Process and the Need-To-Knows
Health news from AskDrManny Individuals and couples consider adoption for many different reasons. However, they all stem from the desire to start or grow a family. When you think about adoption, it can...
View ArticleGetting to the Root of Sibling Rivalry
Health news from AskDrManny Fights among your children can start for a variety of reasons, and sibling rivalry can take root even before your second child is born, according to experts at KidsHealth...
View ArticleGerber Choosing Spokesbaby With Down Syndrome Sends a Great Message
Health news from AskDrManny Gerber announced Tuesday that the new face of their company would be none other than Lucas Warren, an 18-month-old boy with Down syndrome. The beaming 18-month-old from...
View ArticleThe Act of Separating Families at the Border Is Not the Answer
Health news from AskDrManny As I watch television, there is an endless amount of coverage about our massive immigration issues. The latest controversy of separating families at the border brings up...
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