Gillian and Isaac visit with Santa. Photo: Jennifer Pinarski “That Santa isn’t real, you know,” says my nine-year-old son, Isaac. Leaning on a plush red rope that snakes alongside the glittering Christmas display at the mall, he points to the white-bearded man chatting with a mom and cradling a newborn baby in his arms. Thankfully,
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Photo: iStockPhoto Have you ever noticed your kid sitting with their knees forward and feet spread out on either side of them—in other words, ‘W’ sitting? For years, the harm—or lack thereof—of this way of sitting, which seems particularly unnatural to adults, has been highly debated. Issues related to gait, like in-toeing, have been thought
Photo: Stocksy, Illustrations: Allison + Cam Coralie Metcalfe used to think the flu was no big deal. “I never got my flu shot. I’m totally pro-vaccine, but I just never thought I needed it,” she explains. That changed after what happened two years ago when she went to wake her 15-month-old daughter, Annie, for daycare.
Photo: iStockphoto As a paediatrician and a mom, I try hard to stay on top of new advancements in kids’ health. But with so much news and information being published each month, I’m always worried that I’ll miss something. I know many parents feel that way too. So, here are six game-changing new guidelines and
iStock If Alex had been Angela Bloomfield’s first child, she might have panicked at the raised rash that raced down her five-year-old son’s body a few months ago. “You could watch it travelling along his body, from the top of his head, all the way down,” the Montreal mom recalls. A day earlier, Alex’s cheeks
As babies grow, they go from crawling to walking, running, jumping, and climbing anything that can be ascended. But it is not safe for them to just climb up anything, is it? Enter climbing toys, which are designed to indulge the active personalities of toddlers but in a safe way. A climbing toy for toddlers
IN THIS ARTICLE STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education comprises a significant part of the child’s academics. So, anything you do to help the child get better in these subjects is not a waste. Of the many ways to teach the basic concepts of science and mathematics to children, STEM toys are among the
Image: Shutterstock Mexico is the most populous Spanish speaking country in the world (1). This is probably the reason that most Mexican surnames are derived from Spanish, and several have their origins in Spain. Mexicans have two surnames. The first name is the father’s last name and the second the mother’s last name. This way,
Image: Shutterstock Norway has a unique naming pattern. In ancient times, it consisted of three parts – given name, patronym, and address. But as society evolved, so did the Norwegian naming scheme to feature fixed surnames. Some of the most common surnames ended with ‘-sen,’ or ‘-son,’ ‘-datter’ or ‘-dotter,’ meaning ‘son of’ or ‘daughter
Image: Shutterstock Scandinavia is the European region that encompasses Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. As these countries have strong cultural and linguistic ties, it is no wonder that they have a lot in common in the surnames too. The ancestors of modern Scandinavians used a patronymic naming system. The nobles were the first to take last
Babies need to be kept busy. ! Entertaining the baby with a musical toy is an effective way to keep the little bundle of energy distracted, so that you can go about with your routine. There is no dearth of baby’s musical toys, and it can make choosing the best one a bit difficult. But
Image: Shutterstock The Jewish diaspora is spread across the globe, and its members have carried their surnames with them. It is believed that using surnames is a historically recent event among Jews. The first Jewish surnames date to the middle ages from 10th to 11th centuries. These surnames owe to the geographic diversity of the
Image: Shutterstock The Portuguese language is not just spoken in Portugal but is the official language of some countries located across South America and Africa. The Portuguese family names are thus not only famous among the inhabitants of Portugal, but also in Portuguese-speaking nations of Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde, and Mozambique. Several Portuguese surnames are
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Growing babies love to play and explore.At six months, your baby is inquisitive. He is ready to play with toys, taste them and protest if the playthings are taken away from him. Therefore, this is the best time to introduce him to constructive skills, through toys (1). Pick toys that
Image: Shutterstock The Swiss surnames or last names mostly have an occupational origin, representing the profession of an individual. But some surnames are toponymic, referring to one’s geographical origin while some denote a person’s social status. It is also common to see surnames, which are shorter forms of personal names. Swiss surnames thus have an
Image: Shutterstock Studies suggest the occasional use of the Scottish surnames or last names started somewhere between the 10th and 12th centuries when the Normans introduced them in 1066. However, the more frequent use of Scottish surnames started around the 18th and 19th centuries. Some of the Scottish surnames are known to have patronymic, habitational,
IN THIS ARTICLE Babies love playing in the pool and splashing water. So, it would be a good idea to get them a good baby float. This way, you could spend more quality time with your baby. Buying a baby float is quite easy when you know what you want. But if you are not
A systematic review and meta-analysis led by St. Michael’s Hospital of Unity Health Toronto found children who drank whole milk had 40 per cent lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children who consumed reduced-fat milk. The research, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed 28 studies from seven countries that
A study in Botswana by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health scientists finds that spikes in cases of life-threatening diarrhea in young children are associated with La Niña climate conditions. The findings published in the journal Nature Communications could provide the basis for an early-warning system that would allow public health officials to prepare
NHS England will now provide new DNA testing that can rapidly diagnose rare diseases in critically ill babies and children. The tests are being made available as part of the NHS Long Term Plan to use world-leading techniques to improve healthcare for critically ill infants. Image Credit: Dmitry Kalinovsky / Shutterstock.com Since the technique was
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