When babies are teething, they’re generally miserable from the pain, swelling and tenderness in their gums.

Early bonds that are warm and close contribute to positive values and positive adult behavior, less disease and mental illness, and more ability to give and to relate to others in a healthy way.

Research from Australia suggests that children whose mothers work part-time tend to have healthier lifestyles.

Stress is unavoidable, and it would be silly to think our babies don’t feel it. Rather than feeling guilty about it, you can be aware of it and try to de-escalate the stress in your home.

Your child’s body temperature is normally between 36 and 37°C. A fever can occur at any age. However, it is quite common during the early years of your child’s life.

Anyone can catch flu, but children may be particularly susceptible, particularly when in close proximity to other children at school or nursery.

Watching your new baby grow is a miraculous time in any parent’s life, and be prepared for strangers, friends, relatives and your pediatrician to ask for updates on your baby’s progress.

Top of your priority list as a parent is making sure your baby’s never put at risk – and that includes when you lay her down to sleep at night.

Some researchers believe there is a link between infant caries and breastfeeding. Some have even suggested that mothers wean their babies before the first teeth erupt.

The loss of a child is a tragedy – families suffer and human potential is wasted. Nearly 10 million children under the age of five die every year – more than 1000 every hour. Almost all of these children could survive and thrive with access to simple, affordable interventions.