Parents and their baby

Allergies should not be ignored; not only is the child suffering discomfort, but children with allergies that are not treated are more prone to developing ear infections, asthma, and sinus infections, in addition to possibly being at risk of going into shock if the allergies become very severe.

As a mother, you're probably all too familiar with the early signs that teething is imminent: Drooling, crankiness, and disrupted sleep patterns.

Fortunately, these early symptoms need not herald a time of stress and pain for mother and baby alike: There are ways to care for your teething infant that will minimize his or her suffering and have you both smiling again

One of the most thrilling parts of parenting is the idea of watching someone grow up and develop before our eyes, becoming their own unique individual as they respond to the world around them. This journey of discovery begins, of course, with a name:

But there's a catch...

Many parents dread taking their infant or toddler on a plane for the first time—their minds fill with stereotypical images of screaming children in confined plane cabins, annoying other passengers and generally causing a disturbance. This causes a lot of anxiety for parents, who feel like they have no way of predicting whether or not their child will behave.

Easter means many different things to different people, young and old alike; it's a time of rebirth, of springtime celebration, and for Christians, it's a profound holy day on which to honour the miracle of the Saviour. Easter is, in fact, the oldest of all the Christian festivals, predating even Christmas; according to scholars, it dates back to the second century AD. Today, Easter is celebrated around the world, even “down under” in Australia where it aligns with the harvest rather than melting snow and blossoming flowers.