In most states in the USA, the age requirement to start kindergarten is five-years-old, but some children began in their fourth year of life. In Denmark, children begin school the year they turn six, which can create a wide span in development. For example, a child that turns six … [Read more...]
The Importance of Vitamin D During Pregnancy for Your Child’s Teeth
Nutrition during pregnancy is vital to your baby's health, as well as your own. Prenatal vitamins try to fill in gaps. Pregnancy herbal tea is a better option for absorption. Many of the important organs and structures of the body are formed very early in pregnancy. Your … [Read more...]
Continuous Fetal Monitoring During Labor Leads to Unnecessary Interventions
When an expectant mother begins the process of childbirth, the outcome of a healthy baby takes precedence over any birth plan. Continuous Fetal Monitoring (CFM) using cardiotocography is a practice designed to ensure such a positive outcome. Could there be any harm from … [Read more...]
Children Have a Right to Unstructured Play
One of the greatest threats to children in the 21st century is the lack of free play. Children's days are filled with preschool/school, lessons, activities, and device use. Unstructured play is defined as a category of play in which there is no objective or adult instruction … [Read more...]
Insufficient Sleep & Decreased Quality of Life: No Teen Screen Time Before Bed!
What is the last thing your child does before bed? If you have a tween or teen, it probably involves their phone. Just what effect is night screen time having on their sleep and overall well-being? A study involving 6,616 British children of an average age of 12 resulted in … [Read more...]