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If your child has asthma, ensuring that your home is a clean place where you can all breathe freely can be a catch-22. The act of cleaning your home – dusting, vacuuming, and stirring up dust, dander, and dirt – can trigger an asthma attack, but the house needs to stay clean in order to help prevent those very attacks. Plus, no matter how careful you are while cleaning, irritants can be lurking in your cleaning products. Many asthmatics find that the chemicals or fragrances in cleaning pro ... [Read More]
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Common Special Needs of Children
In our consumer-centric culture, we may be missing out on what our children truly need. Clothing, toys, and entertainment are all well-appreciated by children, but these fall under wants and not needs when it comes to raising happy, healthy kids. The first several years of a child’s life are among the most important years, because this is when the child’s foundation is established. Parents, caregivers, and healthcare providers have the amazing opportunity to help children develop healthy hab ... [Read More]
Sports and School-Age Children
As children get into first grade and beyond, it is kind of a miracle when you see them already performing and competing in sports. It is at this point that a child’s attention span and their ability to focus on a task of skill is getting a nice awakening. Sports and activities with inherent skills force a child’s brain to learn at a rapid pace. There is split-second decision-making, and this helps in the maturation of transitional skills. Practicing Eye-Hand Coordination Most sports, esp ... [Read More]
Changing Behaviors in Toddlers
As toddlers begin to realize that they are individual people and can make decisions (albeit small decisions), they want to start asserting that independence and individuality. For example, they might not want to eat what was prepared for breakfast even though it is one of their favorite foods – they are simply trying out how to make choices on their own. The toddler stage is also when they start learning language skills and how to verbally make their desires known. However, their sense of l ... [Read More]
Severe Behavioral Issues Found With Children
There are a variety of behavioral disorders that can affect children. If you notice unusual behavioral symptoms in your child, it’s important to consult with a doctor as soon as possible. This can help you and your child take control of the behavioral disorder before it gets out of hand and help your child live a better life. Let’s take a look at some common behavioral disorders that can affect children and the signs you should look out for. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – ... [Read More]
