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  We all know how uncomfortable and painful constipation can be, so every parent wants to help relieve their child’s constipation as quickly and safely as they can. There are several causes of constipation in children, including: Toilet training Changes in routine Changes in diet Being away from home at school or daycare Weaning Stressful…

5 Ways to Boost Your Child’s Confidence Raising confident children is a priority for every Mom. In this fast-paced world, and with all the external influences on children from the internet, advertising, and social media, it’s more important than ever to help your child’s self-esteem, self-worth, and confidence thrive. Parenting is no easy job, and…

We all know how uncomfortable and painful constipation can be, so every parent wants to help relieve their child’s constipation as quickly and safely as they can. But with all of the choices out there, how does a parent decide which constipation treatment is best for their child? As with all health conditions, it’s always…

Constipation affects 25–30% of young children, which means approximately one in three children will struggle with this condition. Not only is constipation uncomfortable, and sometimes painful, but it can also cause other health complications. In this post we break down the causes, symptoms and foods to eat (and avoid) to help kids have happy tummies!…

At a loss for what to put into the kids’ healthy school lunches? This list will provide great inspiration that’s fun for them to eat.

Winter is just around the corner, and this means the start of some predictable seasonal phenomena: pumpkin-spiced everything, shopping, the joys (and stressors) of the holidays, and the start of cold and flu season. Whether the weather is frightful in your area or not, one thing is certain: winter is the season of colds! Why…

Build a habit of enjoying the warmer weather in the summer by planning some fun outdoor activities for your children.

With a little planning, you can ensure your kids are busy with safe summer activities, whether they are playing inside or outside.

When it’s too hot to play outside, you can create some summer fun indoors with these kid-friendly activities that don’t involve technology.

Halloween can be “tricky” for families with food allergies, and for parents who think handing out candy is a bad idea. It’s certainly a holiday that centers around children collecting and consuming more sugar than most parents are comfortable with. But how can you still make it fun without contributing to the massive amounts of…

The last thing a parent wants to do when their child is not feeling well is to make them wait for relief.  Now, thanks to an innovative new product, DocuSol® Kids, caregivers can help young ones with constipation not only feel better faster, but avoid further complications associated with not being able to have a…

More than 12 million children and adolescents aged 2-19 years are obese. Childhood obesity can lead to diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. So, what can parents do to prevent it? Or what can you do to help a child who needs to lose weight? If your child has been categorized as obese, it’s…

As parents, we do so much to provide the very best for our children. We worry about how much sleep they get, what’s happening at school and how their friends will influence their behavior. So why should it be any different when it comes to their nutrition? We should want the very best for them…

According to the Journal of Pediatric Health Care, childhood constipation accounts for 5% of all pediatric outpatient visits to a primary care provider.  So, we know it’s a common issue among babies and children but what causes it? It can be caused by a medical condition such as spina bifida or Hirschsprung’s disease, but many…

As the heat fast approaches, it’s important to make sure your kids are staying hydrated.  The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that children drink six glasses of water a day. Tips for keeping your kids hydrated, especially during the summer months: Don’t wait for them to ask for water or say they’re thirsty. Offer them…

Keeping your kids active is really important. It’s not only good for the body, but also for the brain. It’s never too early to show your kids the significance of exercise. Instilling the importance of exercise into their lives when they’re young and impressionable will get them in the habit of incorporating activity into their…

Parents of infants may have sleep on their minds around the clock, but as your child ages, what is the recommended amount of sleep for every age? Here are some guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation: Toddlers from 1-2 years old children need 11-14 hours of sleep per day, including naps. From 3-5 years old,…