You might have taken your child to a doctor for a mysterious itchy rash or a runny nose that doesn’t go away. Maybe you have also noticed a sudden swelling of lips or hives in your child that warranted a trip to the ER.   If these happened after eating certain foods, there’s a big chance that your child has food allergies.   What Happens When Your Child Has Food Allergies?   A child who has a food allergy has an overactive immune system that produces antibodies to certain types of food that it sees as a harmful invader. This...

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a new normal for everyone, kids included. Many parents are hesitant to send their children back to school as COVID-19 remains a real threat without any cure or vaccine in sight. The virus also doesn't spare children. But parents also want to keep their children learning, even if it means learning from home. One of the most viable options is homeschooling.   Benefits of Homeschooling Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, many families have already been doing homeschooling instead of traditional schooling because of its many benefits:  It saves you money. It gives you the opportunity...

Mild childhood illnesses are all part of growing up. It’s normal for a child to get sick with mild illnesses like colds, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, or ear infections. Children get an average of six to eight colds a year and possibly more if they attend daycare, according to Stanford Children’s Health. When our child is sick, we get worried, frustrated, or stressed. But here’s a comforting fact for us parents: New antibodies are developed each time our child gets sick. Most illnesses they contract as young kids help with the development of their immune system. But that doesn’t mean...

Article Credit by Shannan  I love the way these adorable unicorn pattern #simplykids kids knee & elbow pads look on Zelah! The set also comes with adorable little bike gloves, stickers and a mesh carrying bag. This is the perfect little kids protective gear for riding scooters, roller-skating, biking or just about any activity where kids have a risk of falling. They have a comfortable 3-layer design & neoprene to absorb impact. Plus the soft design allows the pads to cover more skin area but still fit well. SimplyKids also has the new baby knee pads available for little ones...