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Sleep needs vary from child to child, and not everyone needs the same amount of sleep. Sleep guidelines by age can help ensure your child gets the proper amount of sleep to avoid health problems related to not sleeping enough or sleeping too much. Sleep varies from child to child. Not everyone needs the same …

All children experience itching at some point, usually from an easily identifiable cause like insect bites. But, there are some conditions that cause all-over itching that can be harder to pinpoint. Read on to find out the most common causes of itching and how they can be treated. Atopic dermatitis Atopic dermatitis is the most common cause of eczema. It …

How is ADHD diagnosed? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder — or ADHD — is one of the most common mental health disorders diagnosed in children. The number of children diagnosed as having ADHD has risen from 6.1% in 1997 to 10.2% in 2016 — leading some people to believe that the condition is overdiagnosed and children are being overmedicated. There’s no …

If you and your partner have different parenting styles, it’s important to learn to compromise, communicate, and present a united front. This can ease a lot of stress for you and your family. You may talk to your partner about having kids and how you’ll raise them. But until you have children, you don’t know exactly how you will parent. …

People with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) can live well into adulthood. Causes of mortality are usually obesity-related cor pulmonale and respiratory failure People diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) usually live well into adulthood. The most common causes of mortality are obesity-related cor pulmonale and respiratory failure.  People with PWS who are not treated with growth hormone have been seen to have …

When should you start baby proofing your home? During the first few years, your baby is constantly growing and changing. They develop new skills seemingly overnight. While this is an exciting process to watch, it can make it hard to prevent accidents. Children are more likely to be injured at home than at any other place, so it's important to …

The prognosis of Leigh disorder is very poor, with patients mostly living up to six to seven years after diagnosis. Although some patients may live until mid-teenage years. Leigh syndrome is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects the central nervous system. The prognosis of Leigh disorder is very poor, and patients with it mostly live up to six to …

What is autism? Autism is a developmental disorder that encompasses a variety of symptoms like communication difficulties, behavioral challenges, and social interaction problems. Families cope with autism by managing stress, maintaining energy levels, sticking to a schedule, nurturing other relationships and managing financial stress. Getting to know that your child has autism can be disheartening — probably one of the …

Bathing and moisturizing routines to soothe baby eczema Eczema is a recurring skin condition that usually appears within the first 6 months of life. Its main symptom is an itchy rash on your baby's cheeks, arms, and legs. Soothe your baby's eczema by bathing and moisturizing your baby and using a bleach bath or corticosteroids. Eczema is a recurring skin …

Learn the 10 home remedies for relieving infant constipation, which includes providing hydration, high-fiber foods in your baby’s diet, and giving warm baths. Like adults, sometimes babies too suffer from constipation. It is okay for a baby to not have a bowel movement for several days during the week. However, if you see your baby getting fussy or facing discomfort …