FamiLife – Page 15 – Family. Parenting. Nutrition. Health.

Though most parents been made to believe that a daily bath is necessary, skipping the shower now and then to keep the peace is no big deal.

Parents relax, it is okay to skip bath time

A study in India concluded that with the right treatment, an autistic child's ability to communicate and interact can improve. Click to learn more.

Kids with autism show improvement after treatment

The rights of children in India between 14-18 need to be strengthened says UNICEF. Click to read more.

India needs to address rights of children aged 14-18

Adolescence is a tough time for teens, and and for parents who must continue to guide their children while not alienating them. Click to read more about this challenging and rewarding phase.

Shape your teenager’s brain

Treating stomach aches in children — When a child complains about a stomach ache, parents may get worried and wonder what they can do. Click to learn what to do and know when it may be serious.

A parents’ guide to stomach aches in children

A study found no evidence for concern over violent video games leading to aggressive behaviour in kids. However the amount of time spent on games did have an effect. Click to read more.

Study finds no link between video games and kids’ violence

Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the deadliest communicable diseases worldwide. Read this to learn five important things about TB in India.

5 things you need to know about tuberculosis in India

Each year about 1.5 million people in India are diagnosed with tuberculosis and nearly everyone is at risk. Click to get the basic facts about TB.

Everything you need to know about tuberculosis

Diphtheria is a bacterial infection of the nose and throat that is highly contagious and particularly dangerous for […]

Everything you need to know about diphtheria

Rotavirus kills up to 80,000 children in India yearly. A new low-cost vaccine may lower that number. Meanwhile, learn about rotavirus and how to treat it.

Everything you need to know about rotavirus

Many brands throw in the "organic" tagline, but certified products inspire confidence in consumers. Click to read our article on organic food to know more!

Is it really organic food? Here’s how to tell

Measles is a horrific disease that is entirely preventably with vaccination. Learn more about the disease and how to protect your children.

Measles is not a pretty picture

People choose organic food for many reasons, here are five common ones that may change your mind if you aren't convinced.

5 reasons to choose organic food

Keep up-to-date with the latest swine flu figures for all of India using FamiLife's interactive dashboard.

The FamiLife 2015 Swine Flu Dashboard

Learn how to tell when you or a family member has the flu, and when it might be necessary to see a doctor.

What are the symptoms of flu?

The flu spreads from person to person, mostly through the air. There are precautions you can take to avoid catching it.

What can be done to avoid the flu?

Treatment for flu generally involves rest and fluids, but in some cases antiviral medications can be used. The flu vaccine is an option for prevention.