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Constipation is a very common problem in young children. It's defined as the passage of hard stools, or when your kid goes for more than 3 or 4 days without a bowel movement. Commom causes of constipation - insufficient water - waiting too long before going to the toilet - a low fiber diet - taking too much milk How to treat it Related Forum Discussions - Constipation? The best ...

Starting new things for your child sometime difficult, but you still have to do it. Potty training is one phase that your child has to go through. So, find out when is your child ready for potty training. Here are those five ready signs: 1. Takes Off Own Clothes Let’s face it. The first step to becoming dry begins with your toddler’s ability to recognize he has to go to the bathroom. The second ...

It is incredible, but within a years time your baby will progress from random crying to talking. This is quite an achievement for your baby and in a very short period of time. In this chapter we will look at your baby’s development when it comes to language. You’ll also discover what you can expect to see every month but it’s important to remember that these stages of your baby’s development ...

How often do you think of family life as an adventure or delightful experience? If you and your children are having a good day, then you might buy into this idea. However, many of you are probably laughing hysterically now. What is delightful about the children fighting for the umpteenth time today? Sometimes I bet your family life feels like a jungle with screeching and swinging monkeys. It can ...

A blocked nose is often caused by irritation from dry air, smoke, or dust. Removing these irritants would help tremendously. A dehumidifier can make a big difference as well. Constantly runny noses however are caused usually by allergies. Some allergies are seasonal, whilst in countries like Singapore, where the weather is pretty constant, the problems tend to be perennial. You should seek treatment ...

Some of us have more than 1 child. And we would know very well that the older child often gets jealous of his/her little brother/sister. It can get very worrying sometimes, especially when the older child tries to hurt the younger sibling. Be assured that this is not uncommon. What you can do to help is to make sure that you react firmly, showing that what the older child is doing is wrong ...