Bedwetting is involuntary urination during sleep. It is also referred to as nighttime incontinence or nocturnal enuresis. It is of two types, primary enuresis and secondary enuresis. In primary enuresis the patient has never had dry nights. In secondary enuresis bedwetting is after a break of at least six months.
Symptoms;

The most common symptom of bedwetting is uncontrolled and unintentional bedwetting while sleeping. However some other symptoms of bedwetting could be as follows:– Child is at least 6 or 7 years old and has never been able to stay dry overnight.- …

Children are getting entangled in a complex society which is undergoing breathtaking changes. Concepts, relationships, lifestyles are metamorphosising to accommodate the new jet-setting age. Food is no exception. Healthy nutritious foods have been replaced by the new food mantra - JUNK FOOD!
It seems to have engulfed every age; every race and the newest entrants are children. (Wafers, colas, pizzas and burgers are suddenly the most important thing). The commonest scenario is a child who returns from school and stick himself in front of the television, faithfully accompanied by a bowl …

It’s no surprise that parents might need some help understanding what it means to eat healthy. From the Food Guide Pyramid to the latest food fad, it can be awfully confusing.
The good news is that you don’t need a degree in nutrition to raise healthy kids. Following some basic guidelines can help you encourage your kids to eat right and maintain a healthy weight.
Here are 10 key rules to live by:

Parents control the supply lines. You decide which foods to buy and when to serve them. Though kids will pester …

When cooking with kids, it’s best to teach them the right way from the start. That’s the way to develop safe food handling, preparation and cooking skills early, according to Kansas State University nutritionist Kathy Walsten.
Kids in the kitchen basics
1. Start fresh
“Start by clearing and cleaning a work area to prepare the recipe,” says Walsten, who is with the Family Nutrition Program, part of K- State Research and Extension. Counter tops can be sanitized by adding 1 teaspoon bleach to1 quart water and applying the mix with a spray bottle, …

Pakistan’s First ‘Mothers Expo & Conference 2009′ is being organized by ‘Campaign’ and ‘Crafters Tec’ in collaboration with Women Development Department of Sindh on 30th , 31st October & 1st November 2009 at Expo Center, Karachi.

Mother Expo is a Premiere event showcasing pre and post-natal products and services ranging up to the age of five. Mother Expo brings together a diverse selection of buyers and exhibitors directed at the maternity, infant & toddler and the growing family markets.

The exhibition aims at highlighting the role/respect of mother amongst people and also raising awareness in mothers regarding their responsibilities in order to play their better role for development of the society.

The event will raise awareness, as well as it will provide entertainment.

From choosing a name to attending birthing classes and stocking a nursery, impending parenthood can be overwhelming. Getting the nursery in order before the baby arrives is a good way to relieve at least one of the big stressors in the lives of new parents.
Start with the basics - crib, changing table, storage solutions and a few other essentials, advises Peter Fougerousse, father of three and principal of Rosenberry Rooms, an online retailer that specializes in furniture and accessories for children and infants.
“Start by determining your budget and take care …

Even more central to our health and well being than what we eat, are our attitudes and beliefs about food and eating, or how we feel about what we eat. Eating disorders are, relatively speaking, rare. The misguided attitudes about food and weight management that lead to eating dysfunction however, are not. Abigail Natenshon, author of When Your Child Has an Eating Disorder, offers some tips to ensure healthy attitudes toward food.
The consequences of these poor attitudes toward eating can be devastating — rampant dieting, body image concerns and disordered …

Dr. Matthew Johnson, a licensed psychologist in Oregon has written a book which has some excellent tools for parenting teens and developing family rules in your household. Here are some quick ideas to get you on your way.
The Seven Cardinal Sins of Teen Parenting:
1. Talking too much (nagging, lecturing, etc)
2. Tirades and temper tantrums
3. Tears (sadness and guilt trips)
4. Terror (threats of violence)
5. Inconsistency (within and between parents)
6. Disagreeing about discipline in front of children.
7. Treating your children like they are slaves (lack of reciprocity)
Some family rules (very abbreviated):

Treat …

We’ll say it straight up: There’s no good reason in the world to hang onto these habits. They aren’t helping.
1. Nagging, nagging, nagging. We know about the squeaky wheel, but complaining loud and long gets you only short-term gains and builds up powerful discontent on your spouse’s side.
2. Blaming, criticizing, and name-calling. These tactics belittle the person you promised to love, honor, and cherish; let you play angel to his or her devil; and don’t address the responsibility you both share for your marital happiness.
3. Bullying, rudeness, and selfishness. These …

If conversations with your child turn into arguments and you suddenly find yourself in the unenviable position of being cross examined and caught in your words, you might realize that the child whom you raised to become a future lawyer is already practicing his skills on you. This miniature Perry Mason debates when he should obey, argues when compliance would take less than a minute, and present compelling evidence when you forbid something. In small doses this might be endearing, but on a day to day basis it is draining, …