Why it’s better for children to suck a pacifier than their thumb

For some babies, there is simply no way around it: The only thing that will soothe them in certain situations is a dummy or pacifier. Parents should not be concerned about this, according to a recent edition of Junge Familie, a German magazine about…

What to do when your child is scared of shots

For the second year in a row, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is telling doctors not to give patients FluMist, the nasal spray flu vaccine, and that’s a problem for kids and adults who are scared of needles. Kids’…

Keep infections away, teach kids to wash their hands

Bronchitis, the common cold, flu – schools are breeding grounds for the germs that cause infections like these. But teaching children how to wash their hands properly can help keep germs from hitching a ride home, the German Professional…

Feeding our children, the right way

It is definitely exciting watching your child’s each developmental milestone, from taking his/her first step to participating in a school’s Sports Day. Besides gaining physical strength and coordination, the early formative years…

When to see a doctor about your child’s tummy ache

“My tummy hurts” is a phrase many parents will be used to hearing on a regular basis. But when should you be concerned enough to take your child to a doctor? A stomach ache that recurs more than four times a month for more than two months…