“When parents and babies sleep together, their heart rates, brain waves, sleep states, oxygen levels, temperature, and breathing influence one another.” “Families who choose to cosleep beyond infancy but worry it makes children overly dependent can relax. On average, children who bedshare do tend to transition...
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HERBAL TEA DOSING FOR CHILDRENA Simple Guide for ParentsHerbal teas can be a gentle and effective way to support children during illness — especially for digestion, coughs, colds, sleep, and calming the nervous system. Children don’t need adult-strength teas. Smaller, diluted amounts work beautifully.General Rules...
What is UMCKA? Commonly found in the cold and flu section of your favorite health food store (and often in traditional pharmacies), this potent plant is recognized for its anti-infective and antiviral properties. Umcka, or pelargonium sidoides, is also known as the South African geranium. Known For: ...
With summer sports starting up here in New York for high school and travel athletes, here is some important information reminding PARENTS AND THEIR ATHLETES to be mindful of the subtle signs of concussions. Concussions in Teen Athletes: What You Need to Know Concussions are brain injuries...
One evening, a teacher was reviewing her students’ journals while her husband sat nearby, completely absorbed in his phone. He was scrolling, tapping, laughing — lost in his screen. She made her way through each notebook until she reached the last one… and suddenly, her hands...
GingerGinger is a natural remedy that helps with nausea and upset stomach. It's best given as a tea or liquid extract (tincture), especially when blended with other soothing herbs like fennel and peppermint. FennelFennel helps ease gas, cramping, and bloating by relaxing the digestive muscles. It...
Getting enough sleep is essential for children's growth, learning, and overall well-being. The following chart shows the recommended amount of sleep children need at different ages, including naps:Why Sleep Matters:- Supports brain development and memory- Helps regulate emotions and mood- Boosts the immune system- Encourages...
Melatonin is a natural hormone that helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Its production is tightly linked to exposure to natural light—especially the sun. Understanding how light affects melatonin can help parents support healthy sleep habits in their children. 🌞 How Melatonin Aligns with the Sun •...
Lyme Disease ● Tick that spreads it: Blacklegged Tick (Deer Tick, Ixodes Scapularis) ● Germ: Bacteria (Borrelia Burgdorferi) ● How long the tick needs to be attached: 24–36 hours ● How long before symptoms show up: Usually 3–30 days after the bite ● Signs & Symptoms: Fever, chills, headache, muscle/joint...
Studies have found that using paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen or Tylenol), especially during pregnancy or in a baby's first year, may increase the chance of a child developing wheezing, eczema, or asthma later in life. How It Might Happen:1. Glutathione and Oxidative Stress:Acetaminophen uses up...
A child's temperature can be taken from the rectum, ear, mouth, forehead, or armpit. It can be taken with a digital thermometer. Digital thermometers are easier to use and give much quicker readings (and usually give a signal when they are ready). Glass thermometers containing...
What Is Newborn Jaundice?Newborn jaundice causes yellowing of the skin and eyes. It happens when there's too much bilirubin in the baby's blood. This is very common in newborns.What Is Bilirubin?Bilirubin is a yellow substance made when the body breaks down old red blood cells. Normally,...
Life and character skills play a pivotal role in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators, and caregivers, we all want our children to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Beyond academic knowledge, there are essential life and character skills that we need to teach...
If your child has seasonal allergies (sneezing, runny nose, itchy eyes), here are simple, natural ways to help them feel better: 1. Keep the Air Clean* Close windows on high-pollen days. Use an air conditioner or HEPA filter to trap allergens.* Dust and vacuum often with...
I have received so many messages with concerns about allergies here in New York so I have put together a list of products, based on age, that you may find helpful for your child suffering with itchy eyes and noses this season.It’s important to also...
In recent years, swaddling products designed to restrict a baby’s movement, such as those with Velcro or weighted features, have gained popularity. These aim to prevent the Moro (startle) reflex, a normal protective response in newborns that should not be suppressed. Such devices may eventually...
Introducing your baby to their first food other than breast milk or formula can be anxiety-inducing for first-time parents. What to feed her, when to feed her, and how—purées, pieces, baby-led weaning? As with every step of parenting, I aim to simplify new routines, which...
September to December is the “season of indulgence.” As a society, we quicken our pace, sleep less, indulge more in sweets, rich foods, and drinks, start jobs, go to school, and all traditional sports for kids begin. Fairs and festivals can crowd every weekend with...
When a parent reports that their child is a “picky eater,” I always follow up with a question about what they eat for breakfast. The answer is almost always, “Oh, she eats A LOT for breakfast!” In fact, many parents of toddlers report that their...