There is general agreement that the number of hours spent in deliberate practice and training positively correlates with level of achievement in both individual and team sports; whether this intense practice must begin during early childhood and to the exclusion of other sports is a matter of debate. Sports specialization is defined as intense, year-round […]
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At times, speech delay and impairment is caused by a physical disruption in the mouth such as a deformed frenulum, lips, or palate. If the motion or ability to form words and appropriate sounds is disrupted, the child may be slow to pick up words and lack the ability to shape their mouth and tongue […]
Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy for our bodies and comes from the food we eat. Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, which acts as a key to allow glucose to pass from the blood stream into the body […]
There are number of reasons for the use of physical therapy also called physiotherapy in children. There are some special conditions that must need physical therapy treatment. These conditions include cerebral palsy, better mobility incase of broken leg, arm or shoulder and muscular weakness in somewhere in the body. Physical therapy is not devoted only […]
Few newborns look picture perfect at birth. They have many variations in normal appearance – from color of the skin to its texture to the shape of the head. Some of these differences are just temporary, part of the physical adjustments a baby goes through. Mentally, mostly all babies are awake and alert during the […]
Fitness is essential even at a younger age. It is not just about maintaining a healthy weight but also, a sound mind which resides in a healthy body. Weight issues can lead to several related problems and can affect various aspect of a child’s life, right from being able to study till one’s maximum capacity […]
Weight loss exercises for kids should be lively and fun. Keep changing the activity so that it does not get monotonous for your child. The physical activities that we perform on a daily basis, like walking, working in the office or even sleeping, help us in burning those calories. Weight gain occurs when the number […]
In the present days it is quite a challenge to keep the kids interested in exercises. It is definitely a must that children get some kind of exercise everyday. With all the different yummy tasting junk food available in the market, it is yet another challenge to get the kids to stay away from eating […]
Exercise for Children Like adults, kids need exercise. Most children need at least an hour of physical activity every day. Regular exercise helps children Feel less stressed Feel better about themselves Feel more ready to learn in school Keep a healthy weight Build and keep healthy bones, muscles and joints Sleep better at night As […]
Meal Plan Ideas for Kids Breakfasts Low-sugar granola. Can be served with milk, chopped banana, or diluted fruit juice. Cup of cornflakes with chopped apple and/or chopped nuts. Scrambled eggs on toast, perhaps with plain yogurt and berries. Oatmeal with raisins. Baked beans on toast with a small glass of whole milk. Lunches Baked […]
First-Aid Essentials for Child Safety Natural excitement and curiosity are normal and healthy parts of development, but they present special challenges for child safety. Children don’t usually spend much time thinking about how to stay safe and healthy. That’s mom and dad’s job. While scrapes and bruises are also a normal part of childhood, there […]
Most teens need about 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. The right amount of sleep is essential for anyone who wants to do well on a test or play sports without tripping over their feet. Unfortunately, though, many teens don’t get enough sleep. Sleep is important Each person needs a certain amount […]
The role of vitamins cannot be denied in the proper growth and development of children. We all study the issues and problems that specific vitamin deficiency can cause and probably have learnt that vitamin A is good for the eyes, deficiency in vitamin C causes scurvy and deficiency in vitamin B causes beriberi. But not […]