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Child health parents' wealth
Child health should be given high priority in any society. A child is constantly growing and developing and the health of a child is influenced by many factors both genetic and environmental. It is essential to have a holistic approach to health of children which includes not only physical health but also psychological and spiritual health. There are many normal variations among children and it is important for parents to be aware of these so that they do not become unduly anxious. For example jaundice may be normal in a newborn baby on the second or third day and often subsides without any treatment. Some newborn babies develop fever on the second or third day of life which is usually not due to any disease.
This section is dedicated to issues about health of children. It begins with the description of a normal newborn baby. The unique features of a normal newborn baby are dealt with in detail. The importance of exclusive breast feeding is emphasized.
Other vital topics covered are normal child development in an easy to understand format, usual vaccines administered to children and other measures for preventing diseases, weaning, the importance of giving the right food , possible relation between food and mind, toilet training and choosing the right toys and clothes for infants and children. Many parents especially mothers complain that children do not eat properly and this issue is discussed in detail. Every parent needs to learn how to discipline children and the article on how to discipline children deals with this important topic.
Vitamins and health (water soluble vitamins)
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