January 2nd, 2023|
What is Kawasaki disease? Experts usually refer to this condition as a rare but crucial cause of fever in babies, toddlers, and young children from six months to five years old. The fever disease belongs to a specific family of medical conditions which leads to the inflammation of the blood vessels or vasculitis. Unfortunately,
December 6th, 2022|
Caring for your little bundle of joy is probably the most beautiful thing for a parent. Still, no matter how great it feels, caring for a vulnerable newborn sometimes seems challenging and intimidating. For instance, when your newborn sleeps on their side, you may get concerned, and even if you reposition them on their backs,
October 27th, 2022|
The slight of a sleeping baby is probably one of the most calming things for new parents. Seeing their bundle of joy peacefully asleep reassures you that you are doing a great job; plus, you will have some time to examine those little toes and fingers, stare at their lovely little nose and sleepy eyes,
October 21st, 2022|
A concussion can be best described as a mild traumatic brain injury (also called mild TB). These injuries usually occur when a blow to the head makes it move back and forth forcefully, causing specific chemical alterations in the brain, sometimes even damaging its cells. While concussions in kids may seem concerning, children who follow
September 28th, 2022|
A turf toe is a sports injury involving the sprained big toe and/or ligaments around the athlete’s big toe. Many youngsters who actively play soccer and football tend to suffer from this big toe injury at some point. It’s especially common among athletes who frequently use artificial turf for their game, hence the name turf
September 21st, 2022|
Newborns can also suffer from acne, which typically affects the baby’s neck and face. The issue of baby acne is nothing dangerous or rare; in fact, a lot of children deal with infant acne that usually goes away on its own with no visible scars or spots left. If you’re worried about acne on your
August 28th, 2022|
Chickenpox, also referred to as varicella zoster or just varicella, is a virus infection that presents itself with a red rash that could lead to blisters and eventually scabs. Further complications can lead to shingles. It's crucial that you take your child to a doctor as soon as you notice potential chickenpox symptoms, as it's
August 21st, 2022|
Dysgraphia is a neurological disorder that mostly affects kids, but it can also affect adults, particularly after they go through a traumatic event. Unfortunately, when we discuss what dysgraphia is, we can't always pinpoint the cause of it in children. The disorder involves the person's inability to write correct letters or even choose the proper
July 28th, 2022|
Firstly, remember that having lice is common and normal. We all get them at one some point in life. If your child has lice, worry not. Fortunately, there are certain things you can do to get rid of lice without resorting to harsh and potentially dangerous chemicals. Although these at-home remedies are effective when done
July 21st, 2022|
If your child is having difficulties understanding the meaning of quantities, concepts such as "smallest" and "biggest," and estimating time, they may have dyscalculia. Although this condition is usually diagnosed in childhood, people do not outgrow it. In fact, children who find math challenging may continue struggling with it in adulthood. But what causes dyscalculia,
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