Any medical procedure is frightening for a child. Coupled with this is a fear of the unknown. The fitting of dental braces is one such medical attention a child may require at a young age. The earlier crooked and uneven teeth are corrected the better the result. The child will have a beautiful smile before…
Periodic medical check up is essential to monitor health of the child on regular basis. It is said that prevention is better than cure. By regular medical check up you are taking preventive steps to keep your child free from diseases. By routine checkups, the consulting doctor will be able to have a record of…
There is a popular saying that one eats to live and not lives to eat. It is essential that one should eat food sufficient for him to be healthy, happy and live a normal life. Excess of food can be a cause of innumerable diseases. Obesity being one of such diseases and it is becoming…
Swimming is one of the best sources of exercise necessary for healthy development of the child. In addition to it being the source of exercise, it is one of the necessary arts which the child should learn. In fact everyone should know how to swim, one never knows about at what point of time he…
All five senses are important for proper development of a child and the loss of any of them is traumatic. The sense of hearing is also very important and the good thing is that modern hearing aids can help to a great degree should the need arise. Only a qualified doctor can decide after intensive…
Having a child at home is an exciting and pleasing thought not only for the parents, but also for siblings other children in the family, grandparents and also for nanny if employed to take care of the child. Each member of the house hold decides in his own way how to welcome the child. However…
It is important that your child plays, as by playing he gets exercise necessary for healthy development of his body and muscles. The child can get maximum exercise by playing outdoor games. Just as exercise is necessary, safety of the child is equally important. There are specific safety guards available for different games. It is…
A healthy child is an asset not only for his whole family but also for the society at large. For your child to be healthy it is necessary that, in addition to good healthy food, he should have sufficient exercise necessary for building up of muscles and bones. As a parent you should continuously explain…
Flu is a common disease which affects most of the children at one point of time or the other. It is caused by viral infection. When the atmospheric temperature is mild i.e. it is not too cold or hot, different viruses grow and spread in the atmosphere. In certain regions November is the month in…
Breathing is an important activity for the life of any being on this earth. A person cannot survive beyond a few minutes if breathing stops. Sometimes people get choked as a result of blockage of wind pipe. If this choking is not rectified immediately it can result in an unwanted mishap. There are a various…