Most kids are potty trained and can consistently wake up dry in the morning by age four. But if your child isn’t among them, you’re not alone. Over 5 million kids continue to wet the bed after age six, according to the National Kidney Foundation (NKF). Bedwetting, medically known as “nocturnal enuresis”, is so common among school-age kids that it’s not typically a cause for concern.
With so many things vying for the time and attention of kids and families these days, it’s a wonder we have any leisure time at all! With school work, music lessons, team sports and other activities, the importance of creative play is often overlooked, to the detriment of the child.
If you think arthritis only afflicts older adults, think again. March is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, and approximately 61,500 Canadian children and youth have arthritis, according to the Arthritis Society. Children as young as two can be diagnosed with the disease.
It’s that time of year again. The snow has cleared and your kids are excited to run out and spend some quality time outdoors, but along with green grass and colorful flowers comes runny noses, watery eyes and coughing. While these symptoms may at first glance appear to be a cold, they can also be a sign of seasonal allergies.
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