Browse Category: Babies, Children and Teen Health
Published: December 08, 2008
When it's time to send your child off to school, you want to be sure to pack them a healthy lunch. But it is at least as important that you pack them a lunch they will eat. As a parent, the real goal should be to manage to do both of those things at the same time. The healthiest lunch in the world won't do your child a bit of good if they won't eat it.
Published: December 03, 2008
Is your child a picky eater? If so, you may be having a hard time getting him or her to eat foods that are good for a growing body. Many kids get into food ruts from time to time—blame their developing taste buds, or attribute that finickiness to a phase that they’ll (hopefully!) grow out of.
Published: November 25, 2008
Generally speaking, a well-balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, proteins, and carbohydrates should provide all of the nutrients that a child needs every day. But parents know this it isn’t always that simple.
Published: October 26, 2008
Living with a child struggling with ADHD or ADD can be frustrating and heartbreaking. Seeing them try to hard, and yet still not come out ahead is so extremely difficult for parents. Medication is not always the answer. Check into natural ways to help your child focus and gain a higher self image!
Published: October 06, 2008
It seems like attention hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is getting a lot of notice these days as an increasing number of children are being diagnosed with the condition. Even more alarming is the fact that they are being put on any number of available drugs to help them control emotions and actions. Fortunately, new research is indicating there might be another option, and it involves the coloring and preservatives in the foods your kids eat every day. Keep reading for more information on this potential solution . . .
Published: September 29, 2008
Can you imagine giving your child what is normally considered an “adult” medication even though they don’t need it? Sounds a bit like drug abuse, doesn’t it? Well, it may be happening more and more, and at the advice of doctors around the country. Cholesterol-lowering drugs – or statins - are being recommended for children as young as eight years old. Let’s take a closer look at this dangerous new trend . . .
Published: September 15, 2008
It's back-to-school time again! Being a student is hard enough without illness and injuries making things worse. There are a lot of ways you can help your child to have a happier, healthier school year.
Published: August 22, 2008
Sun damage accumulates over time, so the sooner you start protecting skin on a regular basis, the better. This summer, keep your kids on a path towards healthy skin habits that will help avoid premature aging and skin cancer when they get older. Try these sun-safe strategies!
Published: August 21, 2008
If you’ve ever been pregnant (or served as the “better half” to someone who was), you’re probably familiar with the practice of ultrasounds. Ultrasounds have been around for a long time and have been considered safe for the monitoring of a baby’s growth and development. However, recently more ultrasounds have been used not for their intended purpose, but simply for a portrait. There has been some controversy around this and it has been deemed as a possibly unlawful practice. Let’s take a closer look . . .
Published: August 18, 2008
When you get an ache or a pain, what do you reach for in your medicine cabinet? Aspirin? Ibuprofen? Acetaminophen? Well, one of those options has been linked to a rare condition called Stevens Johnson Syndrome, or SJS, and is being blamed for the cause of a California girl’s blindness. Keep reading for more information on this rare condition and the pain-reliever that may cause it.
