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HEALTH
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Sick-Day Survival Tips
Give good medicine Being
sick is hard enough —
it's nice if the
medicine doesn't make
your child feel worse.
Ask your pediatrician to
suggest over-the-counter
remedies that are
long-lasting or taste
good, such as ones that
come as lollipops or
quick-dissolving
strips...
more
[Parenting]
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The Food Guide Pyramid
The Food Guide Pyramid
is one way for people to
understand how to eat
healthy. A rainbow of
colored, vertical
stripes represents the
five food groups plus
fats and oils. Here's
what the colors stand
for...
more
[Kids Health]
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Mining for Oil: Taking
Fish-Oil Supplements
Nearly every month
there's another study
showing the health
benefits of fish, and
some of these studies
have used fish-oil
supplements. These
supplements contain
heart-healthy omega-3
fatty acids...
more
[Parent Soup]
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Children Learn from What
they See and Hear
As a parent, you must
first become an astute
observer of your
child...unbiased, open and
knowledgeable about what
you are looking for and
what you are seeing. In
addition, you are your
child's best teacher and
most significant role
model...
more
[ParentsTalk]
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4 Ways to Help Your Child Love
Sports
Enrolling your kids in an
organized sport brings up a host
of questions: Is my child old
enough? Which sport? Do the
benefits outweight the risks...
more
[Parent Soup]
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How
to Make Exercise a Family Affair
Like it or not, you're a role
model for the rest of your family.
If you spend most of your time
plopped on the couch and rarely
exercise, you can expect more of
your clan to do the...
more
[iVillage]
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Do Kids Need Vitamins?
Should I give my child
vitamins? This is a common
question posed to pediatricians.
Generally, pediatricians do not
endorse vitamins for children...
more [ParentsTalk]
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Children, Adolescents and HIV/AIDS
Today adolescents of both
sexes face a serious risk of HIV
infection, which is the cause of
AIDS. AIDS is a chronic and most
often fatal disease. Despite
growing understanding and...
more [AACAP]
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Cholesterol: Diet Tips for Children With High
Cholesterol
High cholesterol, also
called hypercholesterolemia, is an
unhealthy level of cholesterol in
the blood. Having high levels of
cholesterol can cause heart
problems when your child gets
older...
more [Family
Doctor]
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The Child with a Long-term Illness
The child with a serious
medical illness is at risk for
developing associated emotional
problems. Unlike a child with a
temporary sickness such as the
flu, the child with a chronic
illness...
more [AACAP]
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Bad breath
Healthy children (and adults,
too!) do sometimes have bad
breath. If the smell disappears
after brushing or rinsing, it's
normal. Also, keep in mind that
what seems like bad breath...
more [Parent
Center]
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Asperger's Disorder
Asperger's Disorder is the term
for a specific type of pervasive
developmental disorder which is
characterized by problems in
development of social skills and
behavior...
more [AACAP]
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Eight Medicines You Shouldn't Give
Your Baby
You can't be too careful about
what you put in your baby's body.
It's important to know what to
avoid:
Aspirin -
Never give your baby
medications containing aspirin.
Aspirin can...
more [Baby
Center]
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Obesity in Children And Teens
The problem of childhood obesity in the United States has grown considerably in
recent years. Between 16 and 33 percent of children and adolescents are obese.
Obesity is among...
more [AACAP]
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Autism and Your Child
Autism is a brain disorder. People with autism have trouble communicating and
interacting with other people. A child with autism may seem very withdrawn...
more [Family
Doctor]
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Red Flags: Signs of Autism
If your baby
shows any of these signs, ask your pediatrician or family practitioner for an
immediate evaluation: • No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by 6 months or...
more [Parenthood]
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The Child with Autism
Most infants and young children are very social creatures who need and want
contact with others to thrive and grow. They smile, cuddle, laugh, and respond
eagerly to games like...
more [AACAP]
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Can Toddler Gain Too Much Weight?
My two year old's weight went from the 50th percentile at one year to the 90th
percentile at two years. His height only went from the 50th to the 75th. He eats
really well and sweets...
more [Parents Place]
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Children of Parents with Mental Illness
Mental illnesses in parents represent a risk for children in the family. These
children have a higher risk for developing mental illnesses than other children.
When both parents are...
more [AACAP]
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7 Ways to Fight a Fever
If your child has had a fever for a long time, it's natural to feel worried.
Learn when it's time to see your doctor and what you can do help make your kid
more comfortable in the interim...
more [Parent Soup]
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Getting Enough Sleep: You've Got to be Dreaming!
Do students tell you that they press the "snooze" button several times before
they get up? Do you notice students nodding off in the middle of the school day?
Do your students seem to...
more [Teacher Source]
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Your Child's Vision: What You Need to Know
Nearly one in 20 preschoolers and
one in four school-age children
have an eye problem that could
result in permanent vision loss if
left untreated, according to the
American...
more [Parenthood]
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Common Eye Problems in Kids
A complete list of the most common eye problems affecting children, according to
the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): • Amblyopia (lazy eye) –
"Lazy eye" refers
to reduced vision...
more [Parenthood]
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Tips for Selecting Children's Glasses
Advice on how to choose the write glasses for infants and young children from the
American Academy of Ophthalmology: Get the best lenses for kids. For most
children, the ideal lens...
more [Parenthood]
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Can Kids Wear Contacts, Get LASIK Surgery?
At what age can near- and farsighted kids try something other than glasses?
"Most kids are 11 to 13 before they're ready for contacts," says Arthur Rosenbaum, M.D., chief of the...
more [Parenthood]
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Early Signs of Vision Problems
No matter how old your child is, if you spot any one of the following signs,
consult your pediatrician: • Your child’s eyes flutter quickly from side to side or up and down...
more [Parenthood]
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Sun Safety for Young Eyes
Infants and children are more susceptible to UV damage because the lenses in their eyes are clearer than
an adult’s lenses. Here are some sun-protection tips from the...
more [Parenthood]
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Is Thin Really In?
When a child first learns to draw, the "people" tend to take on the same basic
shape: circle for a head and a long, straight line to represent the body. Legs
and arms resemble sticks shooting...
more [Parent Soup]
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Should You Allow Your Teen to Diet?
My 16-year-old daughter is constantly dieting. The other day, she came home with a package of diet pills. Should I allow her to diet or
should I discourage her...
more [Parent Soup]
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4 Ways to Prevent & Treat Obesity in Overweight Children
The percentage of children and adolescents who are overweight and obese is now
at its highest, with 1 in 5 children in the U.S. qualifying as being overweight...
more [Parent Soup]
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7 Ways to Help Your Child Lose
Weight
Rates of obesity in children are on the rise. A new study by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 15 percent of six-
to-nine-year-olds were overweight...
more [Parent Soup]
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Teething Guide
Teething is a routine part of child development which can be uncomfortable for
both your baby and you. Here are a few pointers to help guide you through the...
more [Parenthood]
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Teething: Everything You Need to Know
Though it results in baby’s first pearly white, teething is one of those milestones that many parents would
just assume forget. Cutting teeth can be considerably uncomfortable for babies...
more [Parenthood]
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Keeping Your Child's Teeth Healthy
When should I schedule my child's first trip to the dentist? Should
my 3-year-old be flossing? How do I know if my child needs braces? Many parents
have a difficult time judging how much dental...
more [Kids Health]
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Croup Is Common in Young Children
My son had a bit of a cold and it seemed to get better; however, last night he
started coughing and breathing different. The cough seems dry, rough, and sounds
bark-like. Could this...
more [Parenthood]
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Weight-Loss Tips for Kids
Newspaper articles and television reports constantly remind us that a growing number of
children in the United States are overweight or obese. And many parents are being told to put...
more [MSNBC]
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Obesity in Children Becoming More Common
My nine-year-old niece weighs more than 150 lbs. and I am worried about her. She
says she wants to lose weight, but cannot seem to stay on a diet. How can...
more [Parenthood]
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Overweight and Obesity
The number of overweight and obese children in the United States is growing at a
phenomenal rate. On the whole, kids are spending less time exercising and more
time in front of the TV...
more [Kids Health]
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11 Smart Tips for A Healthy, Happy Family
1. Read to your children every day. Start by the age of six months.
Reading to children shows them the importance of communication and motivates them to...
more [Parents Place]
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SARS: What you need to know to protect your family
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a respiratory illness that has
recently been reported in Asia, North America and Europe. In the U.S., cases of
SARS have been reported...
more [Parents Place]
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Use of Physical Activity to Improve Behavior of Children with Autism
Physical activity is vital for a healthy lifestyle for children with and without
disabilities. Physical activity offers a variety
of benefits for individuals with autism...
more [Palaestra]
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A Cure for Autism?
Alaska's Autism Intensive Early Intervention (IEI) Program doesn't have many
clients, because only about one out of every 1,000 births results in a child
diagnosed as "autistic"...
more [Chris Ridder's Home Page]
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Diagnosis: Autism What Families Can Do
Skylar is a darling three year old, conceived after eight infertile years, and
absolutely adored by his parents. His mother experienced some problems during pregnancy, but thankfully...
more [Mothering]
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Common Characteristics of Autism
While understanding of autism has grown tremendously since it was first
described by Dr. Leo Kanner in 1943, most of the public, including many
professionals in the medical...
more [Autism Society of America]
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Autism: Answers to Your 6 Most-Asked Questions
According to a January 2003 federal study, at least 425,000 American children
under 18 have some form of autism, including 114,000 children under age five.
Find answers to your...
more [Parent Soup]
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Understanding Autism
If you've seen the movie Rain Man, you caught a glimpse of Hollywood's
interpretation of autism. How much of Dustin Hoffman's character was for big
screen appeal and how much was...
more [iVillage]
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Talking to Your Child About STDs
Sometimes it's difficult to see your child as anything but that: a child. Yet in
many ways teens today are growing up faster than ever. They learn about violence
and sex through...
more [Kids Health]
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When to Call Your Child's Doctor
If your child has the signs and symptoms of infection that are listed below,
you should bring your child immediately to the doctor.
Although some typical symptoms of illness differ...
more [Kids Health]
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Experts: Spanking Harms Children, Especially Girls
Wife beating is no longer acceptable, but in 23 states it is legal for
school teachers and officials to spank and paddle girls, a form of corporal
punishment that advocates say leads to...
more [Women's eNews]
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