Health

I think every parent wants to raise a happy, healthy and confident child. The problem is that we are programed by well paid marketing companies to misunderstand what health means and what it looks like. The Health and Fitness industry is telling us what you and our kids should “be” to succeed. Our kids on the other hand simply want to find the balance between being their true selves and trying to fit in with their peers.

Generally known as acute otitis media, middle ear infections are quite common in young children because of their ear's anatomy and their immune system. Adults have ear canals (known as Eustachian tubes) that slant down towards the nose and mouth, promoting proper drainage of fluid. Children, on the other hand, have horizontal ear canals making drainage challenging. Ear fluid then has the ability to collect and create a blockage. As they continue to grow and develop, the ear canal eventually slopes downwards to resemble that of adults.

It can be tough being a kid in light of how much media there is around us. There are so many messages coming at kids from all directions. There are the things you teach them as their parent or caregiver; there are messages from their peers at school, from their friends and even those kids who aren’t their friends. In addition to all those influential people, we also have the media: a vortex of advertisements, actors/actresses, models, campaigns, even clothing stores themselves!

Headaches are an unwelcome symptom that many of us experience, including kids. Not only can they be triggered by different causes, there are also many types of headaches: tension, cluster, sinus, and migraine. It's important to determine the type of headache you or your child may be experiencing, because therapies will differ depending on the cause.

How to identify the different types of headaches

In order to differentiate between the types, take note of the pain your child is experiencing: