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Parentree-MedSciNews' blog, Nov 3, 2009 9:45 AM
Sleeping for less than 8 hours a night has been shown to increase a child's weight resulting in overweight and eventually obesity. In a new study by researchers in Hong Kong, it has been found tha...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 21, 2009 9:44 AM
Children with epilepsy can go on to lead happy, active, successful lives except in the most extreme cases. Here are some tips that parents can use when they have a child with epilepsy.
Ensure t...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2009 10:40 AM
Epilepsy is a disorder manifests itself in seizures (fits).
What is epilepsy
Epilepsy is the occurrence of multiple seizures (fits), but not caused by high fever or recent head/brain injury. ...
Parentree-MedSciNews' blog, Jul 21, 2009 11:05 AM
Researchers at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota have found that the cancer risk of children and the age of their mother maybe connected.
Currently, about 1 in 435 children under the...
Parentree-MedSciNews' blog, Mar 4, 2009 8:55 AM
The body of research that shows the negative effects of excessive TV viewing keeps increasing every day. The newest study is from the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children at the University ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jan 21, 2009 10:59 AM
Here are some ideas for physical activities that can be accomplished easily.
Dancing to music (Children of all ages)
Kids love rhythms. Find some great music with nice fast paced beats and move your...
Parentree-editors' blog, Jan 19, 2009 11:48 AM
"If it weren't for the fact that the TV set and the refrigerator are so far apart, some of us wouldn't get any exercise at all" - Joey Adams
While this probably defines us adults ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Dec 12, 2008 12:00 PM
Snoring in children is a fairly common phenomenon that parents report. In one study conducted in Chandigarh, India for children between 3 - 10 years, 6% of parents reported this problem in their child...
Parentree-editors' blog, Nov 24, 2008 10:17 AM
What is autism?
Autism is a neuro-biological developmental disorder which usually appears in early childhood and continues throughout someone's life. It is characterized by three primary symptom...
Parentree-editors' blog, Nov 5, 2008 11:36 AM
Sucking of the thumb is a common sight among young children. During pregnancy, even babies in a mother's womb suck their thumb.
However, thumb sucking is a children's habit that produces a ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Nov 5, 2008 9:12 AM
Bruxism is the phenomenon of clenching or grinding of teeth, especially when asleep.
In a study conducted in Chandigarh, India for children between 3 - 10 years, 12% of parents reported this problem ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 13, 2008 12:18 AM
Antibiotics are among the greatest discoveries of human history and they are a miracle cure. However, there has been indiscriminate use of antibiotics resulting in the increasing occurrence of antibio...
Parentree-editors' blog, Oct 10, 2008 9:57 AM
Many children wet their bed involuntarily. This is very common in children under 5 years and is not a cause for concern.
In a study conducted in Chandigarh, India for children between 3 - 10 years, 1...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 4:16 AM
Here are answers for some common questions about breastfeeding.
Benefits of breastfeeding - for the baby
Benefits of breastfeeding - for the mother
When should I start breastfeeding a...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 2:06 AM
Sleep is an essential part of a young child's health. In this article, we tell you what are some of the common sleep problems in young Indian children, less than 10 years of age. (preschool...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 1:54 AM
Teeth are formed in a baby's jaw even at birth1. Baby teeth typically start appearing from 6 months. These tips will help you understand the timing of teething and what Indian parents can d...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 1:28 AM
Indian parents can set their child on a lifelong path of good dental health by giving them good dental care even as a baby. Even though most babies start teething only when they are 6 months or older,...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 1:03 AM
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the term used to describe a disorder which results in children being inattentive, impulsive and excessively active. Attention Deficit Disorder ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 17, 2008 12:54 AM
A paediatrician is part of a child's ecosystem. Due to the vital role they play, parents must select one carefully. To locate a paediatrician, ask for referrals from parents in Parentree groups, ...
Parentree-editors' blog, Aug 15, 2008 1:01 PM
Lifestyle and environmental changes are increasingly bringing childhood obesity to Indian children.
A study done in Delhi using BMI (Body Mass Index) criteria among affluent adolescent children (aged...
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