Many people have pets in their homes long before they have children. The pets are an important part of the family picture, adding pleasure, comfort, and companionship. When a new baby arrives, and even...

You're proficient at changing diapers, soothing colic and breastfeeding your baby, but what do you know about infant first aid? The human brain can survive without oxygen for four minutes without suffering permanent damage, but a typical EMS response...

Tay-Sachs disease is a genetic condition that can impact a young child’s mental and physical development. In fact, children with Tay-Sachs disease have impaired sensory and movement capabilities that interfere with normal growth patterns and...

It seems midwives are becoming an increasingly popular alternative for pregnant women looking to have a more personal experience during childbirth. Indeed, certified midwives can offer a huge amount of support during pregnancy, as...

Whooping cough disease, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection, which manifests itself in the form of a mild disease in adults, but can be deadly in young babies. In the...

What is Meningitis? Meningitis (also known as meningococcal disease) is usually caused by a viral infection, though in some cases a bacterial or fungal infection may be the cause of meningitis. Common bacteria and viruses...

Bronchitis it the most common cause of chronic cough in children. Bronchitis can pose a serious risk to a child�s health. In fact, bronchitis in children is very common, as it is in infants and the elderly, because...

One of the most difficult parts of raising a child is caring for them when they are sick. Children are highly susceptible to many types of viral and bacterial infections and, undoubtedly, you and...