The Apgar is a test developed by anesthesiologist Virginia Apgar to assist doctors in making uniform observations about an infant’s overall health just after birth.
The test is performed one minute after the birth, then again at five minutes. The doctor will be giving the baby a score of 0 to 2 in each of five different […]
Bedwetting is an extremely common problem that many children face each night. In fact, about 15% of six-year olds wet the bed. This can continue into the pre-teen years.
No one knows what causes bedwetting. It carries with it a stigma; some people mistakenly believe that bedwetting is a symptom of some deep […]
For many parents, their child’s bedtime is a dreaded event, complete with tears, yelling, and resistance. It doesn’t have to be this way! Too often, we give in because we think that by accomodating our children, we are improving the situation. When it comes to forming good bedtime habits, it is important to be firm […]