General Health

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Your child’s health isn’t guesswork. Here, you’ll find validated tips and real-world advice to handle common issues, like building immunity, improving sleep, or managing stress. Imagine your home as a wellness hub, where each small habit (like 10 more minutes of outdoor play) builds lasting, measurable health.

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How many hours of sleep per day do children need? >

Sleep demands vary with age, for infants (12–16 hours), toddlers (11–14 hours), preschoolers(10-13 hours), school-aged(9-12 hours), and teenagers(8-10 hours). Establish a healthy sleep plan with consistency.

How do you feed a growing child on a healthy diet? >

Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats make up the diet. The processed foods and sweetened drinks, as well as too much sodium, make proper growth and development difficult.

Why are vaccines so important for kids' health? >

Vaccines have saved millions of children from catching life-threatening diseases such as measles, polio, or not having to live through one more Rubella-born week in their lives. Thus helping prevent epidemics and decreasing the risk for severe morbidity & complications.

How do I get my kid physically active? >

One hour a day of mild to moderate physical activity. Play sports, walk the dog, or go on bike rides together as a family so that exercising doesn't feel like such a chore.

What About the Child's Mental Health? >

Significant changes in behavior, mood, or sleep; withdrawal from activities or ongoing sadness/anxiety; call your pediatrician or mental health professional. Failing to do so can have lasting effects on a child’s health.