Most parents are concerned about the well-being of their children and wish to promote it in all possible ways. But what are the parameters that define the well-being of a child and is it possible to actively promote a child’s well-being?

When someone sneezes or coughs, a parent is wary of the child catching the flu and instinctively moves the child away.  One such illness that can be contracted through direct contact or droplets from a sneeze or cough is the pneumococcal disease (pronounced “NEW – MO – KOK – CAL”).

It’s normal for a baby to cry. Healthy babies cry when they have a wet nappy, feel hot or cold, are hungry or tired. And because of differences in temperament, some babies tend to cry more than others. However, if your baby cries every evening and doesn’t stop...