Parenthood is a new, exciting and sometimes scary prospect. Surely, you want to give the best that could help your child grow up to be the best person that he can be. The journey of a baby from being a defenseless infant toward a talking and walking toddler is such an exciting one for the baby and the parents to experience. Consequently, the baby's development should be treasured because every first step and every first word happens just only...more
Basically speaking, acne is contributed to by a lot of things. There is no known cause. But basically speaking, you could say it starts out with a blackhead or whitehead, which are both basically bacteria and oils trapped in the pores, usually by dead skin cells, at least in part. This leads to white blood cells coming to attack the foreign bacteria, which leads to the inflammation that is your pimple. So yes, it's like allergies in...more
The first step is getting your child's acne classified. Is it mild, moderate, or severe? And what type of acne does your child have? Is it comedonal acne, with just blackheads and whiteheads? Or does your child have inflammatory acne, with red papules and pustules, either with or without comedones? Or does your child have nodulocystic acne, with deeper nodules and cysts.Comedonal Acne TreatmentsIf your child has simple comedonal acne, with whiteheads and blackheads, and no signs of inflammation, then she might be treated with just benzoyl peroxide and/or a topical retinoid. Various formulations include:Benzoyl Peroxide available as various OTC brands, including Clean & Clear Persa-Gel, Clearasil, Neutrogena, Oxy, Stridex, etc. and prescription brands, such as Benzac, Brevoxyl Gel and Creamy Wash, Triaz Gel, Cleanser, and Pads CLENZIderm M.D. gel - a solubilized form of 5% benzoyl peroxide, which is supposed to help it penetrate the skin better than other forms of benzoyl peroxide. Topical Retinoids Retin A (Tretinoin) Retin A Micro - may be less irritating than other medications Differin (Adapalene) - may be less irritating than other medications Tazorac (Tazarotene)...more
Fighting AcneYour dietary choices can help decrease acne and build and maintain healthy skin. Good nutrition is the first line of defense against dreaded spots and of course, good skin care.Eat foods rich in vitamin A, C and E to keep skin healthy. Medical research shows that beta carotene, which is converted by the body into vitamin...more
Celebrations are important for humans as they recharge emotions and bring color to the monotonous life. Birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions are very common reasons to celebrate. Even though people celebrate these every year, the enthusiasm that is seen for the first birthday or anniversary is matchless. Parents like to throw grand parties...more
Travelling with the children can be a tricky one. Certainly a rewarding experience as these grow to become formative memories. Yet it's not for the faint hearted, an often exhausting experience as you tussle to keep the little ones permanently entertained. Yet if done well, the children are tired by the evening, drifting to sleep allowing a few recovery hours before having to repeat the whole charade the next day.A vacation rental villa tends to be perfect for families with children under ten, the familiarity of the home setting, rather than the bewildering overcrowded hotel. For your own comfort you may find that as well you have your own space and are not stuck constantly in the same room as the child.Here are some ideas for families with children under ten, wanting to take them on a first holiday they shall always remember.Under 5s:-Animal Magic in Sardinia, ItalyIf the children are still happily singing along to Old McDonald a farm then Sardinia offers some great opportunities for them to engage with farm yard animals. La Collina is home to a restored country estate, where the sheep go baa and the pigs go oink, and so on. There is a great deal of great self catering...more
The following strategies are offered for enhancing attention and managing attention issues. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but is meant as a place to start. The best resources for strategies are the creative, inventive minds of...more
Scene hair has been pretty popular since 2006. It was first called "emo hair" when some of the more popular emo type bands came out with wild hair styles such as "My Chemical Romance" and "Tokio Hotel" but the hairstyle looks are not...more
Family vacations can be one of the finest ways to craft memories which will last your kids a lifetime. Except, regardless of how long you stay at your dream destination, when traveling with children the longest part of the trip can be...more
Many times, I have heard parents discount the stressors our kids are under these days. If you think this, consider the following:I recently heard a "funny" story about rape on my favorite radio (not news) station. When I was a...more
When you were young, which costumes do you remember as the best Halloween costumes? There was always that one parent or one childhood friend who had the neatest, coolest, or craziest look that drew ooh's and ahh's from the holiday crowds. With a...more
For a minute, just imagine how healthy your life could be if you did not smoke; imagine how huge a favor you would be doing to your heart and your lungs, and even to the people around you, had you not begun smoking. Imagine the amounts...more