Category: Kids Health

Almost time! Jessa Seewald (née Duggar) has a baby on the way and her 3-year-old son, Spurgeon, is ready for his little sibling’s birth. “Watching Spurgeon anticipate the arrival of his new sibling has got to be one of the sweetest parts of this pregnancy,” the Counting On star, 26, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday,

Anxiety. You know the feeling. And as it turns out, so do many celebrities. More and more frequently, brave stars like Anne Hathaway, Kendall Jenner and Stephen Colbert are opening up about one of the biggest mental health struggles of our time — whether they have anxiety disorder, social anxiety, suffer panic attacks or just

Researchers have long-known that abused children are at higher risk of adolescent drug use. But a new study shows that having a father in the picture serves as a “protective factor,” helping to mitigate early childhood trauma. Researchers from the Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University,

Baby on board! Duchess Meghan and Prince Harry confirmed that they are expecting their first royal baby in October 2018, five months after tying the knot — and they’ve been opening up about her pregnancy ever since. “Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are very pleased to announce that The Duchess of

Kelly and Ryan have come full circle! Mindy Kaling got real about her ex-boyfriend B.J. Novak’s place when it comes to her 16-month-old daughter, Katherine. The Mindy Project alum first admitted that her dynamic with her former Office costar does lend itself to dating rumors. “If I was on the outside looking at it, I would think the same

There are quite a few parents who decide the playgroup their baby will join based on the likelihood of them getting into the right pre-school, which will train them for the right school and to the right college, which they hope will lead them to the right career. By Akhil Shahani When I was born

Hollywood stars experience a lot of pressure to pack their schedules to the brim with multiple projects, award shows, and public appearances. But those time commitments can take a toll on family life, which is why actress Anne Hathaway is cutting back on work to spend more time with her three-year-old son, Jonathan Rosebanks. Hathaway,

Noya Dahan is only 8 years old, but she is a veteran of deadly hate attacks. She’s already survived three horrific incidents — in Israel, in Mira Mesa, California, and most recently at the synagogue in Poway, California. Noya, who was playing with friends at the Poway synagogue when a gunman entered on Saturday during

Let’s admit it, anyone who is a parent has probably uttered these words or some derivative of them: “when I have children, I will never do that!” But once the children come, not only do we do those things… Somehow, without even thinking, we do strange things that we never could have imagined. Six brave

Researchers from the Department of Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital presented results of a study that investigated whether there are any deleterious effects of prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) treatment on breathing and whether these effects would be prevented via pre-treatment with caffeine. PGE1 is

One of the most valuable lessons in pediatrician April Inniss’ medical career came from an 8-year-old boy. Inniss was just out of medical school and was asked to draw blood from the terrified young patient at a Boston hospital. The child was diagnosed with chronic stomach issues, and had a distrust of health care providers.

Giving an update. Nicole Kidman rarely talks about her adopted children with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, but she mentioned Isabella and Connor in a new interview. “Bella lives just outside London,” the Big Little Lies star, 51, told Vanity Fair Opens a New Window. of the 26-year-old on Tuesday, April 23. “You know, she really

“Mandy just wheels in and joins the gang. It has to be that simple in everyday life. I don't think it's necessary to sugarcoat everything for children.” Earlier this month, the hugely popular Peppa Pig cartoon show added a fresh member to its diverse bank of animal characters. After elephants, rabbits, ponies and, of course, pigs, the

Show them Help clean up litter. Take recyclable materials to a recycling center (for more info on recycle do’s and don’ts, visit Waste Management’s website). Compost at home. Turn out lights when not in use. Don’t waste water. Reduce fuel emissions by walking whenever possible. Program the thermostat to be more energy-efficient. Reuse and repurpose

Plot twist! Jana Kramer and her husband, Mike Caussin, welcomed a baby boy in November 2018 — but the singer actually was hoping for a girl. “Real talk, I really wanted another girl,” the “Whine Down” cohost, 35, who welcomed Jolie, now 3, in 2016, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday, April 16. “BUT, after having

Tick tock! Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra-Jonas tied the knot in December 2018, and the musician opened up about their family plans. “We’re taking our time,” the Jonas Brother, 26, told Extra Opens a New Window. on Monday, April 15. For now, the Jumanji actor is focusing on another set of nuptials: His brother Joe

New research presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Amsterdam, Netherlands (13-16 April) shows that the early microbiome (population of gut bacteria) in newborn babies is able to predict the risk of the child subsequently becoming overweight. These gut bacteria can also be affected by maternal antibiotic use

Almost five years ago, when I was 29, I decided to undergo genetic testing to learn whether I had inherited a BRCA2 mutation. My mother is a two-time breast cancer survivor, and we had discovered that she had a BRCA2 mutation during my senior year of college. This meant that I had a fifty percent

Hottest Celeb Post-Baby Bods Celebrities have a way of making bouncing back look easy. But it was even hard work for Beyoncé, who started preparing for Coachella just six months after welcoming her twins Rumi and Sir in June 2017.    “I became vegan temporarily, gave up coffee, alcohol and all fruit drinks,” the Grammy winner

Ready or not, here comes baby No. 4! Kim Kardashian revealed whether North, 5, Saint, 3, or Chicago, 14 months, is most looking forward to their little brother’s arrival. After saying Saint was “excited” in a Thursday, April 11, Vogue video, the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star, 38, said, “I think North is too