Files: Health
Children: Is my child overweight?
How do I know if your child is overweight? Is it wise to put your child on a diet? Or isn’t a little overweight that bad? When is a child estimated to be overweight? All these questions, and many others, many moms ask themselves at some point if their child eats a lot and gains ... Read more
Insect bites in children: how to avoid them
With the arrival of good weather, children and adults feel like going outside and enjoying the sun and the longer days. But at this time of year, you have to be careful with insect bites, especially with the little ones in the home. Insects such as wasps, bees and mosquitoes are most active in spring ... Read more
How to protect my baby from changes in weather
Children are more vulnerable than adults to climate changes or extreme temperatures. Colds, skin irritations, lack of appetite or headaches are common symptoms in the little ones. However, since babies can’t tell you what they’re feeling, you have to pay close attention to how they behave. For instance, you can check whether they’re sicker, fussier, ... Read more
Neonatal listeriosis. What it is and prevention in pregnancy
Throughout history, neonatal infections have been major causes of death. They also often affect babies before, during, and after birth. One of the bacteria that can cause serious damage, cause miscarriages, and deaths, is Listeria monocytogenes. Learn what the symptoms and characteristics of neonatal listeriosis are and how to prevent it. Neonatal Listeriosis, what is ... Read more
How do you get kids to eat healthy candy? Recipes
What kid doesn’t like candy? They taste good and look very appetizing. Think of all those bright colors and fun shapes. Not to mention all the packages you attract with your favorite cartoons. Or the toys that come with him, that as a child he wants to have, because his friends want to exchange them ... Read more
Best foods for children with low defenses
When you become a mother, one of your main concerns is that your children are well fed. According to the World Health Organization, the nutrition you give them during the first few years will be decisive for the rest of your life. Therefore, it is essential to know the best foods for babies and children ... Read more
Menorrhagia, what is it and what are the causes?
A woman must and has the need to know perfectly what the amount of her menstrual flow is, rating it in a range of: little, moderate, or abundant. Usually, the amount of blood in menstruations ranges from very little, which can range from 2 to 6 milliliters, to 80 milliliters per period, which roughly equals ... Read more
Why is it necessary and how much calcium do children and teenagers need?
Calcium is a mineral needed for the construction and maintenance of children’s bones and teeth. It is necessary for the proper functioning of nerves and muscles, the clotting of the blood, and the transport of other minerals in the body. That’s why all parents care so much about our children taking what’s necessary every day. ... Read more
How to help children overcome a phobia
Fears during childhood are normal and disappear as children grow. It is a psychological response to situations that your children perceive as a real danger. When those fears become irrational or disproportionate and persistent they are known as phobias. Is your child suffering a phobia? Your child may be afraid of basic things like darkness, ... Read more
Childhood osteoarthritis, what it is and how to prevent it
Although osteoarthritis is a disease that usually affects adults, children can also get it. In this sense, it is important to know what is childhood osteoarthritis and how it can be prevented to be prepared. Below, you will find all the details about its cause, symptoms, and prevention. What is childhood osteoarthritis It is called ... Read more
What is Asperger’s Syndrome? Characteristics and treatments
Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder within the spectrum of autism. It has a neurobiological cause and several characteristic symptoms. This syndrome is named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who was the first to publish a definition of it. Asperger’s syndrome is sometimes known as high functioning autism. These children find it difficult to ... Read more
Common causes of stress in children
Although stress and anxiety have usually been considered as a condition of adults, it is proven that children also suffer, even from the first months of life, because among its causes are the constant changes in our environment, which directly influence them. Signs of stress and anxiety in children often appear as physical or behavioral ... Read more
Phimosis in children, types, symptoms and treatment
Phimosis is a problem that occurs in men, caused by the inability to discover the head of the penis or glans, due to the narrowness of the opening of the foreskin. This anomaly affects newborns, children, youth, and adults. That’s why many moms with baby boys have this concern at some point in their child’s ... Read more