Eyes
5 signs your child could suffer from vision problems
Did you know that most children who have vision problems don’t even realize it?
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Eyes
Behaviours and Discipline
Where are we with politeness?
With the family reunions fast approaching, should we force our children to hug an old uncle, talk with an annoying cousin or repeat polite phrases over and over? Here’s an opportunity to assess it all!
October 12, 2021
Physical
The skinny on a newborn’s weight: Getting your facts straight before overreacting
Worried your baby is losing weight too soon after birth? Before you start worrying about him or her drinking too little or being sick, here are some facts about newborns’ weights.
October 12, 2021
Sleep
Children and sleep: Debunking common myths about their sleeping habits
Have conflicting pieces of advice about your child’s sleeping habits left you confused about what to believe? Here are a few common myths regarding sleep that are just plain false.
October 12, 2021
Behaviours and Discipline
Be careful what you tell your children
These little sayings seem harmless but they can leave negative traces and give your child a false sense of guilt. Here is a quick autopsy of the parental language.
September 13, 2021
Behaviours and Discipline
Children and temper tantrums
Although perfectly normal and very common, our children’s tantrums make us feel baffled and helpless. How can we react to a demonstration of anger of this magnitude?
July 4, 2021
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
The swimmer’s ear
Your child, the little fish, oozes out of the water with a throbbing pain in their ear. They probably developed swimmer’s ear and it should be treated immediately. It could also be prevented!
July 6, 2020
Teeth
Late teething: Understanding the development of your child’s teeth and when to get a dentist involved
All your friends’ babies started teething around six months, and your one-year-old is still toothless? We’ll explain why some babies’ teeth appear later than others.
June 8, 2020
Infections, Diseases and Booboos
Tubes and adenoids
Goodbye adenoids, tonsils removed, ear tubes installed… These surgeries are common in children but why? What are they?
May 11, 2020
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Staying Healthy
Staying active during quarantine is possible!
In response to COVID-19, and understanding the need to provide inspiration and access to fitness and play, BOKS creates “at-home resources” for kids and families.
April 13, 2020
Behaviours and Discipline
Should we reward children?
Just like punishments, rewards are given to control children. The difference only lies in the fact that one is more positive than the other. We want the child to continue behaving well so we buy it in some way.
April 6, 2020
Behaviours and Discipline
Discipline: How much is enough?
A loving attitude, clear rules and applying the consequences that were stated will encourage the development of positive behaviours in children.
