Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Signs Your Child Has The Flu
This current flu season is one of the worst that we have seen in years. Unfortunately, it is not yet over which means that more people are at risk of not only getting sick but of dying. Therefore, it is important to get yourself and your family to your family physician’s office or local clinic…
-
Common Health Problems in Babies
It goes without saying that your baby is invaluable to you. As parents we go to great lengths to help ensure the well-being of our precious little ones. Therefore, if you happen to notice that something is not quite right, this can of course be upsetting. However, the sad reality is that the majority of…
-
10 Ways to Keep your Family and Pets Safe from Rabies
Although, luckily due to vaccines, rabies is much more uncommon today than it has been in the past, it is still an issue that has an impact today. Rabies is such a problem because it is easily transferred and is also potentially fatal. Since animals can contract rabies and also pass it on to humans…
-
6 Things to Know About Conjunctivitis in Children (pink eye)
Conjunctivitis might be commonly known as pinkeye, but that does not mean that it always presents with redness of the eye so pinkeye might actually be a misnomer in many cases. It is a condition that can spread like wildfire. Even if you have had it before, don’t be tempted to self diagnose. It is…
-
The 7 Most Common Cancers Diagnosed in Children
Cancer is an ugly word, but this is arguably especially true when speaking about childhood cancer. Fortunately, according to the National Cancer Institute, cancer in those under the age of 19 is rare. However, the fact is that it is the reality for many American children with more than 15,000 diagnosed cases every year. This…
-
ADHD Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For
The number of diagnoses of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has increased even in the last ten years. According to a 2013 manual put out by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 5-percent of American children have ADHD. Moreover, the percentage of children diagnosed from 2007-2008 to 2011-2011 between the ages of two to…
-
8 Early Signs of Dyslexia in Young Children
Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disorders amongst children and adults alike. Almost 10 percent of the population has some form of dyslexia. It is a language based learning disability, which can cause difficulties in reading, writing, and spelling. Even though dyslexia is so common, it is arguably under researched and the causes…
-
7 Parenting Techniques to (Try to) Get Toddlers to Cooperate
If there were one universal truth we would argue that attempting to get your toddler to listen is one of the greatest challenges in the world. Although there is sometimes reason behind why they refuse to behave, this usually isn’t the case. Let’s face it; toddlers aren’t the most reasonable beings. It might be tempting…
-
Stop After School Meltdowns in Their Tracks Using These Simple Methods
How is your child’s behavior after school? Have you noticed any changes in their attitude? Are they more defiant or having frequent meltdowns when they get home? What if I told you that this is normal. That school can sometimes by overwhelming, especially for littler ones, and that after school restraint collapse is a thing.…
-
Home Remedies: 7 Natural Pain Relievers for Children
Even a scraped knee is something we wish a child wouldn’t have to suffer. Although there are many over the counter medications available made specifically for children, for instance, if your child has a runny nose or cough. However, many parents believe that using natural remedies is the better way to handle their child’s health…
Got any book recommendations?