Parenting success relies on understanding developmental benchmarks, managing maternal health during and after pregnancy, and implementing effective behavioral strategies for toddlers and teenagers.
Gastrointestinal problems in toddlers range from short-term illnesses, such as gastroenteritis and food poisoning, to food sensitivities and long-term conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome.
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Taurine, or L-taurine, is one of 20 amino acids produced in small amounts in your body, but more commonly found in animal products such as eggs, meat, fish, and dairy.
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You produce hormones called relaxins while pregnant. These hormones cause the ligaments in the pelvis area to soften.
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Drooling is the unintentional escape of saliva or other substances from the mouth. Drooling can be a messy business for parents with lots of laundry on the horizon. Your child drooled as a baby and continues as a toddler, past the point at which you though he would stop.
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Boils, which look like large pimples, are tender, red bumps on the skin caused by bacteria. Boils are typically minor infections that can be treated at home.
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An infant experiences many symptoms during teething. If your infant shows signs of significant gum tenderness or pain during tooth eruption, she may not feel like eating. Helping to reduce her pain, by giving her acetaminophen or ibuprofen, for example, may make her feel well enough to resume eating.
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Doctors advise pregnant women to avoid various foods or eat them with caution, even though the choices seem to be healthful. Fish is one such food. According to the American Pregnancy Association and the U.S.
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There are so many foods that you need to avoid while you are expecting, including some you may not have heard about before. Radishes are nutritious and they supply a wealth of nutrients you need during pregnancy, but, as with any food, the vegetable can also pose a danger if eaten or prepared in the wrong way.
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Vomiting or spitting up in infants is usually caused by reflux because of the immature structures of the digestive system. This generally resolves over time as the infant's ability to process and digest food develops.
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Limes and citrus fruits are safe to eat during pregnancy. It's natural to get cravings for these fruits -- even if you were never too fond of them before. Actually, BabyCenter recommends fruits as an essential part of a healthy pregnancy diet. While limes are not on the list, you should avoid some foods while pregnant.
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Having a baby is traumatic and stressful on your body. If you underwent a c-section, you have even more to recover from. A c-section consists of major abdominal surgery, which results in pain and tenderness in your abdomen and leaves you with noticeable fatigue.
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Coughs are common in toddlers, and can be caused by the common cold, whooping cough or other viruses. The Food and Drug Administration warns not to give children over-the-counter cough medicine because of the risk of overdose and side effects such as heart problems.
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The human body needs plenty of water to function and eliminate waste, especially during pregnancy. Drinking enough water in the early months of your pregnancy can help relieve pregnancy symptoms such as constipation, hemorrhoids and morning sickness.
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Although some 14-year-olds have tried -- or are thinking about trying -- protein shakes, there are some safety concerns for kids who take dietary supplements.
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Five-year-olds misbehave for a variety of reasons, including attention-seeking, lack of confidence, in response to change, testing limits and as a way of asserting themselves. Children continue misbehavior when they discover that acting out is an effective tactic to manipulate and control others.
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After you've been breastfeeding for six weeks, you and your baby have probably settled into a nursing routine that's comfortable for you both. You are likely seeing your baby's first smiles, and you might even catch him smiling while on the breast.
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Newborns can experience congestion for a variety of reasons including illness and allergies. Congestion may interfere with your baby's ability to feed and cause her general discomfort. Since babies lack the skills and abilities necessary to blow their own noses, you must clear your baby's nasal passages for her.
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According to PubMed Health, autism is a developmental disorder that is present before the age of 3. People with autism have difficulty with social interactions and communication skills. There is no cure for autism, nor do scientists know the cause.
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Babies who are breastfed receive nutrients from their mother's milk. Sometimes, things included in the mother’s diet can be passed on to the baby. Such is the case with caffeine, which can lead to constipation in your baby. Caffeine is contained in many sodas, coffees, chocolates and teas.
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You’re pregnant, excited – and sick to your stomach all the time. You’re still learning what foods you can eat and what foods send you running for the porcelain throne. It is difficult to get foods down, let alone keep them down during the early months of pregnancy, but your baby needs nutrition.
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