Dandruff is caused by the overgrowth of a fungus on the scalp called malassezia. This fungus causes the skin cells to shed abnormally. When scalp oil clumps the white flakes together, dandruff becomes noticeable. Although uncommon until puberty and the teen years, dandruff is sometimes present in young children.
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As your little one grows from an infant to a toddler, his dietary needs change – and so might his pickiness or tolerance for certain foods. According to HealthyChildren.org, the website of the American Academy of Pediatrics, feeding a 1-year-old is an exercise in patience.
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Prosciutto is generally named on lists of foods that pregnant women should avoid. This meat, often served cold, poses a slight but serious risk to the woman and her unborn baby because it can cause a food-borne illness called listeria. According to "The Pregnancy Cookbook,"
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Energy-saving light bulbs are replacing incandescent bulbs around the world. The higher initial purchase price is purportedly offset by long life and lower power consumption. GE energy-saving light bulbs, like most, are compact fluorescent bulbs.
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Proper food storage is important to keeping it safe to eat. Eating food that has been improperly stored has the potential to make a person sick, particularly if that storage container is a plastic that contains dangerous chemicals.
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Developing your sense of self-confidence in a relationship may be difficult if you have a low sense of self-esteem or have been hurt in previous relationships.
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A child with a “smart mouth” may talk back, curse, mimic or speak disrespectfully to you when he’s feeling angry, frustrated or in need of attention. If your child can’t curb the bad habit, he may get into trouble with teachers, classmates, teammates or siblings who may see him as rude or argumentative.
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By 35 weeks pregnant, when a woman is carrying twins, the big day can arrive any time. A twin pregnancy is considered full term at the 37-week mark; however, many twins are born prior to that time. At 35 weeks pregnant, mom and babies are gearing up for the big day.
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Newborn babies often have irregular sleep and breathing patterns that distress their parents. In most cases, grunts and other noises are harmless. However, they can indicate a more serious condition. It’s important to know the causes and signs so you can alert your pediatrician.
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Turning a friendship into love can be challenging, especially if you’re unsure about your friend’s feelings for you. Falling in love with a friend can be a promising prospect, but making a transition from friendship to romantic interest requires precautions before you take the leap.
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If you're like most parents, you had to deal with your share of soaked sheets and midnight tears when your child was small. For approximately 2 percent of girls, though, bed-wetting, or enuresis, continues well into the teenage years.
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Dry winter air, chemical treatments and hair dryers can wreak havoc on a 6-year old girl's fine hair. Dry hair can be unsightly, lackluster and brittle, as well as difficult to manage.
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Your 5-year-old is on the cusp of learning to read and is developing the small motor skills necessary to write. According to LD Online, the majority of children learn to read by the time they are 7.
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Your 11-week-old baby is approaching 3 months of age and is beginning to move more frequently and show his personality. Although every baby develops at his own pace, there are some basic milestones you can watch for and ways that you can encourage his development.
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An 18-month-old falls into the toddler age group, so you can expect abundant energy and curiosity from your little one. His curiosity might get him into trouble on occasion, and he may misbehave if he becomes tired or bored.
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Plastic water bottles are becoming a growing segment of the municipal solid waste stream in the United States. The American Chemistry Council estimates that the average consumer uses 166 plastic water bottles each year and that 2.5 million plastic bottles are thrown away every hour.
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What benefits a wife of a veteran receives in a divorce is a complicated issue governed by a range of federal and state laws. Divorce cases are governed by state laws, with state divorce courts deciding any issues in the cases.
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A custodial parent receiving Social Security benefits for a disability can affect child support in several ways. The primary issue arising in this situation is whether the benefits are included as part of the custodial parent’s income for purposes of calculating child support payments from the non-custodial parent.
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Few feelings are more painful than the suspicion that your husband is cheating on you, especially when you're not sure you can believe him when he promises that he isn't.
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Approximately 10 percent of Americans suffer from pet allergies, according to WebMD. Cats are twice as likely to cause allergies than dogs. If your infant is suffering from cat allergies, chances are it runs in your family.
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