Change can be difficult for kids, especially when they become accustomed to a particular place and school. If you are planning to move to the suburbs from a city, it can certainly be a major change for your kids. Life in the suburbs is completely different to the life in a city. Here are a few things you must keep in mind to help your child adjust to the suburbs. Recommended Read:  How to Deal With Your Kid’s Back-to-School Tantrums Ease them in As a parent, you shouldn’t break the news to your child as soon as you make your decision. Even though you might be excited about your new life in the suburbs, with less traffic, a big house, a lawn and more, it might not sound that exciting to your child. Let your child gradually get used to the idea of moving, and give him/her an overview of the suburban life. Take your child to the suburbs, and show them shopping arcades, playgrounds, and movie theatres. This will help your child get used to their new neighborhood. Be patient  Your kids have grown used to the city life. As a parent, you must be patient with your child and work with their mood swings .

Protein bars have become a healthy snack for many age groups. They come in many flavors and have become soft enough to chew. There are several advantages of protein bars; they help in weight management, before and after workouts as they provide a good combination of proteins and carbs and also help to maintain a healthy balanced diet. Recommended Read:  Healthy Snack Recipes Your Kids Will Love Are these protein bars good for kids? Children generally do not need too much protein. A daily intake of 34 grams for 13-year olds and 46-52 grams for 14-year olds is the right amount of protein needed. A planned diet of carbs, milk products, and legumes can help them achieve this protein quantity. Protein powders usually provide around 80 grams of proteins per serve, which is quite a lot for children. What parents should know before wanting to serve protein bars to kids Even if a 14-year old wants to develop muscles – an extra dose of two eggs or yogurt can provide 10-14 grams of required protein . Many protein bars have hydrogenated oils, too much protein, and sugar to make them tastier. Recommended Read:  The Power of Protein Here are some tips while buying the ideal protein bars for children:

The general idea of being ‘matured’ about your periods and the paraphernalia surrounding it ranging from pads and tampons to premenstrual symptoms- there is a lot that young girls need to know about menstrual hygiene. Menstrual hygiene management includes menstrual hygiene practices that will ensure that your daughter doesn’t contract an infection during her periods. Recommended Read:  How To Talk To Your Kids About Puberty Here are some handy tips how you can talk to your daughter about menstrual hygiene: Teach her about periods It is important to start with the basic knowledge of how the body functions before the onset of periods. You need to make your daughter feel comfortable with her changing anatomy. Educate her about the monthly cycle of menstruation and her reproductive organs. Let her learn the possible health issues that can occur if she doesn’t maintain regular menstrual hygiene during her periods. Recommended Read:  Handling Your Child’s Mood Swings Introduce her to hygiene products for the intimate area Your daughter might not be aware of menstrual hygiene products; so it is important to properly introduce her to sanitary napkins, menstrual cups, tampons, and liners. Teach her how to use them properly. Initially introduce them to sanitary napkins and liners then slowly make them aware of menstrual cups as they are more hygienic and prevent yeast infection.

Parents often get confused between cradle cap and baby eczema (or atopic dermatitis). Both skin conditions present as patches of red, rough, crusty, itchy, and inflamed skin during the first few months of a newborn’s life. If red, flaky skin appears on baby’s scalp, head, and face there can be some confusion as to whether the condition is cradle cap or infant eczema. If your baby shows signs of either very treatable condition, please consult with a doctor as soon as possible who will look for these key differences: While cradle cap typically appears in similar red and scaly patches of skin, this condition will appear in only certain areas (i.e., behind the ears, on the scalp, eyelids, eyebrows, cheeks, and on the sides of the nose). Cradle cap typically doesn’t persist past 8 months of age, when most infants outgrow the condition. Baby eczema, on the other hand, can affect any part of the body—including the same areas as cradle cap (i.e., scalp, face, behind the ears, etc.) plus just about anywhere else on baby’s body with a prevalence to develop on the inner joints of the arms and legs (i.e., elbows, knees, etc.). Recommended Read:  The Diagnosis of Eczema Causes of cradle cap vs.

Sometimes, some children have instant skin reactions when they consume some harmless food. This usually happens when children produce antibodies either immediately after consuming the food, which causes food allergies. Almost 8% of kids below the age of three are prone to food allergies. Recommended Read:  Introduction to Allergies Common food items that cause food allergy Peanuts Milk Eggs Tree nuts such as walnuts, almonds or hazelnuts Some baby food allergy signs are almost immediately such as vomiting, nausea, itching or sneezing. Other allergies are much slower and might come after some time such as diarrhea, blood mucus in baby waste or colic. Moderate or severe eczema is seen in babies who have an allergy to milk or are lactose intolerant. Symptoms of baby food allergy:  There are various baby food allergy symptoms that can be detected in babies. Mild swelling signs in eyes, lips or face Hives in nose and eyes or throughout the body Itchiness in the mouth Irritation in the throat Nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting Blocked nose, sneezing, or a runny nose Wheezing or having difficulty in breathing Blood pressure dropping slightly or more Anaphylaxis shock which turns out to have life-threatening effect Food allergy rash in babies Usually, the most common form of identifying an allergy is by noticing a rash in babies .