NEW BABY ARRIVAL: HOW TO PREPARE YOUR OLDER CHILD
A new baby brings joy but also challenges to a family. You're excited, but you may also be nervous about how your older children will react to the newborn. Several questions arise: How should we tell our older children that they are going to have a brother or sister? Will they be jealous of the new baby? How can we […]
LANDMARK RELATED TO SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Hearing, unlike speech, develops early in the fetus and is fully functional at birth. It's important to remember that every child is different and approaches developmental milestones at different times. In any case, consult your pediatrician if you have any doubts about your child's development. Milestones related to […]
NIGHTMARES, NIGHT TERRORS AND SLEEPING IN CHILDREN: HOW YOU CAN HELP
Children may wake up or not sleep well during the night for different reasons. Nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking, and sleep talking, for example, are common sleep problems among children. Here are some tips to keep in mind when they happen. Nightmares Nightmares are terrifying [...]
STAGES OF SLEEP IN NEWBORNS
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sleep patterns in newborns are different from those of older children and adults. For newborns, sleep is roughly equally divided between rapid eye movement (REM) and non-REM sleep and follows these stages: Stage 1 Drowsiness, during which the baby […]
DELAYS IN DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES: USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
Your baby can communicate with you long before he says his first word! A baby's crying, smiling and movements help you understand its needs. Learn how children communicate and what to do when there are concerns about developmental delays. Milestones during the first 2 years Children […]
PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
Protect children from the sun according to the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics: Find shade during peak sun Babies under 6 months should be kept out of direct sunlight. Move your baby to the shade under a tree, umbrella, or stroller canopy. Dress babies […]
SUMMER Otitis OR "SWIMMER'S EAR"
For most children, summer means the sea, diving and playing underwater. The sea has many health benefits for both children and adults, however, many children suffer from summer ear infections - or swimmer's ear - accompanied by acute pain and fever, which can be treated with appropriate medication. […]
Tips FOR TAKING ANTIBIOTICS
Tips for taking antibiotics 💊🤒 Give the treatment EXACTLY with the correct dose and on the correct schedule (e.g. 2 or 3 times a day, every 8 hours or every 12 hours) Give the FULL recommended duration of treatment, e.g. If it has been prescribed for 8 or 10 days, take the treatment until the end of the days, because […]
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