Child Health
There's more to childhood health than catching the chickenpox or picking up and eating something off the floor. Health experts advise parents and caregivers to learn about various signs that could signal a need for a doctor's visit.
Limes, Lemons, Grapefruit and Even Celery Don't Mix Well With Sun
Many of us enjoy a limeade or lemonade, savoring the last enjoyment of sucking on the fruit slices. But before you head out into the sun, be sure to carefully wash your hands and around your face or else you might end up with what appears to be a case of poison ivy or bad sunburn.
Many of us enjoy a limeade or lemonade, savoring the last enjoyment of sucking on the fruit slices. But before you head out into the sun, be sure to carefully wash your hands and around your face or else you might end up with what appears to be a case of poison ivy or bad sunburn.
Choose Child Care: Check Out the Green Factor
Experience, education and personality may be a perfect match between a child care provider and family, but many parents are taking it a step further by checking out a home or center's overall "green health" before making a decision.
Experience, education and personality may be a perfect match between a child care provider and family, but many parents are taking it a step further by checking out a home or center's overall "green health" before making a decision.
Can Daycare Help Lessen Kids' Cancer Risk?
A new study says that kids in childcare build a stronger immunity system, which can help lessen the likelihood of them developing a common form of childhood cancer.
A new study says that kids in childcare build a stronger immunity system, which can help lessen the likelihood of them developing a common form of childhood cancer.
How Can I Keep from Sharing Colds with Kids?
You're sick with a minor illness, but you're still the caregiver (or parent) to kids. What can you do to keep from sharing colds or other illnesses?
You're sick with a minor illness, but you're still the caregiver (or parent) to kids. What can you do to keep from sharing colds or other illnesses?
Killer Bug: Staph Outbreaks Prompt More Precautions
A growing number of deadly cases resulting from a "super bug" commonly referenced as staph infections means schools, child care centers, hospitals, and public settings need to heed warnings and step up preventative health care.
A growing number of deadly cases resulting from a "super bug" commonly referenced as staph infections means schools, child care centers, hospitals, and public settings need to heed warnings and step up preventative health care.
Many Children Don't Receive Proper Medical Care
Many kids don't get proper medical care, according to a survey published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Many kids don't get proper medical care, according to a survey published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Kids Walking to School Less
Why should kids walk or ride a bike to school or child care if they don't have to? Doctors can count the ways, with a growing concern of childhood obesity topping the list.
Why should kids walk or ride a bike to school or child care if they don't have to? Doctors can count the ways, with a growing concern of childhood obesity topping the list.
Child's Weight Affects School Attendance
There's another reason to add to the list as to why kids thrive at their optimal weight: a new study shows that obese kids miss more days at school. Read about this new study and its absenteeism findings.
There's another reason to add to the list as to why kids thrive at their optimal weight: a new study shows that obese kids miss more days at school. Read about this new study and its absenteeism findings.
Deaths Rise of Kids Accidentally Left in Car
When temperatures rise, so does the the likelihood of kids accidentally left behind in a carseat and dying from heat exhaustion. Parents and relatives aren't the only ones who forget their youngsters; child care providers have also accidentally left kids behind.
When temperatures rise, so does the the likelihood of kids accidentally left behind in a carseat and dying from heat exhaustion. Parents and relatives aren't the only ones who forget their youngsters; child care providers have also accidentally left kids behind.
Avoiding Carsick Kids
There's nothing like having a kid who gets carsick to put a damper on vacations or even a trip down the highway. Here are some prevention trips to try to make the outing a success for everyone.
There's nothing like having a kid who gets carsick to put a damper on vacations or even a trip down the highway. Here are some prevention trips to try to make the outing a success for everyone.
It's Germ Warfare in Kid Classrooms
It comes as no surprise that schools and daycares are far from clean. But what lurks at the microsophic level may be more dangerous than we realize. Put lots of kids in a classroom or daycare environment together and germ warfare is inevitable. But there are defenses that can help your kid stay healthy.
It comes as no surprise that schools and daycares are far from clean. But what lurks at the microsophic level may be more dangerous than we realize. Put lots of kids in a classroom or daycare environment together and germ warfare is inevitable. But there are defenses that can help your kid stay healthy.
How Do Providers Care For a Kid with an Injury?
How does a child care provider accommodate a kid with an injury? It's important that parents and providers have a common understanding about health and safety during a child's recovery time.
How does a child care provider accommodate a kid with an injury? It's important that parents and providers have a common understanding about health and safety during a child's recovery time.
Kid Play is Beneficial
The next time you hear that unstructured kid play was all your tots did all afternoon, instead of getting mad, be glad! Free kid play promotes healthy brain brain development and encourages creativity and social skills.
The next time you hear that unstructured kid play was all your tots did all afternoon, instead of getting mad, be glad! Free kid play promotes healthy brain brain development and encourages creativity and social skills.
SIDS and Daycare: Parents Should Be Sure Caregivers Know SIDS Safety
You as a parent may know about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but does your babysitter or care provider? There's only one way to find out for certain: ask.
You as a parent may know about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) but does your babysitter or care provider? There's only one way to find out for certain: ask.
Make Sure Health Guidelines Are in Place Before Your Kid Heads Off to Camp
You've checked our child's summer camp and feel confident about its operations, activities, and overall safety. But what if a medical need arises? Whether it's summer daycare, enrichment camp or a longer-term resident camp, parents need to make sure written health policies and medical protocols are in place, counselors/staff are properly trained, and that camper information is up-to-date.
You've checked our child's summer camp and feel confident about its operations, activities, and overall safety. But what if a medical need arises? Whether it's summer daycare, enrichment camp or a longer-term resident camp, parents need to make sure written health policies and medical protocols are in place, counselors/staff are properly trained, and that camper information is up-to-date.
Taking Kid to Doctor Requires Planning for Best Success
Most parents would prefer to do just about anything over taking kids to the doctor. But the activity is unavoidable, and proper planning can help to make the experience a more positive one for adult and child alike.
Most parents would prefer to do just about anything over taking kids to the doctor. But the activity is unavoidable, and proper planning can help to make the experience a more positive one for adult and child alike.
'Tis the Season for Allergies
More kids have asthma and allergies than ever before, according to the Center for Disease Control. The holidays can aggravate seasonal allergy symptoms through dusty decorations, mold, scents, and wood-burning fireplaces. Here are tips for helping kids and parents alike with seasonal allergies to healthily celebrate the season.
More kids have asthma and allergies than ever before, according to the Center for Disease Control. The holidays can aggravate seasonal allergy symptoms through dusty decorations, mold, scents, and wood-burning fireplaces. Here are tips for helping kids and parents alike with seasonal allergies to healthily celebrate the season.
Child Health Habits: Teach Kids to Help Stop the Spread of Germs
There are many good health habits adults can teach kids to help minimize the spreading of germs. The healthy habits should begin at home and then reinforced at a child's care setting or school.
There are many good health habits adults can teach kids to help minimize the spreading of germs. The healthy habits should begin at home and then reinforced at a child's care setting or school.
Is There a Chemical-Free Way to Remove Head Lice?
Studies show that head lice have become increasingly resistant to chemical treatments. What to do? "Combing" wet hair is four times more likely to rid scalps of lice. But there is a technique to doing it.
Studies show that head lice have become increasingly resistant to chemical treatments. What to do? "Combing" wet hair is four times more likely to rid scalps of lice. But there is a technique to doing it.
Should My Child Get The New Meningitis Vaccine?
A new meningitis vaccine is being recommended for preadolescents (ages 11-12) or as students enter high school or head off to college. The newly-approved vaccine helps protect against meningococcal disease.
A new meningitis vaccine is being recommended for preadolescents (ages 11-12) or as students enter high school or head off to college. The newly-approved vaccine helps protect against meningococcal disease.
Did You Hear What I Said? Check Child's Hearing Early and Ongoing
If your child seems to tune things out, the problem might be with his hearing. Although there are symptoms of hearing loss, they often go unnoticed or are written off as slow development. The truth is that hearing loss can be the cause of slow development. If left undetected it can lead to speech and language disorders, poor performance in school and delayed social skills.
If your child seems to tune things out, the problem might be with his hearing. Although there are symptoms of hearing loss, they often go unnoticed or are written off as slow development. The truth is that hearing loss can be the cause of slow development. If left undetected it can lead to speech and language disorders, poor performance in school and delayed social skills.
Keeping the Boredom Away When Your Kid is Sick
So, your kid has the stomach bug or strep throat and is down for the count and out of child care or school for a day or two...or even longer. What's a parent to do to keep a kid's boredom away during recovery time? Here are some tips.
So, your kid has the stomach bug or strep throat and is down for the count and out of child care or school for a day or two...or even longer. What's a parent to do to keep a kid's boredom away during recovery time? Here are some tips.
How Asthma-Friendly Is Your Child-Care Setting?
Children with asthma need proper support in child-care settings to keep their asthma under control and be fully active. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has developed a checklist for parents to use to find out how well their child's care setting assists children with asthma.
Children with asthma need proper support in child-care settings to keep their asthma under control and be fully active. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has developed a checklist for parents to use to find out how well their child's care setting assists children with asthma.
Managing Food Allergies in Kids
Child care providers especially could benefit from these six tips for helping to manage food allergies of kids in their care.
Child care providers especially could benefit from these six tips for helping to manage food allergies of kids in their care.
How Can You Really Tell When Your Child is too Sick for Childcare?
Your child complains of a tummy ache. This is your day to give a huge presentation. How do you know for sure when your child is needy, tired, or really sick and what can you do?
Your child complains of a tummy ache. This is your day to give a huge presentation. How do you know for sure when your child is needy, tired, or really sick and what can you do?
Scratch This Off Your List: Poison Ivy Can Be Avoided With Proper Care
You can scratch poison ivy off your list with some precaution. Ninety percent of people are susceptible, and poison ivy afflicts 55 million Americans each year.
You can scratch poison ivy off your list with some precaution. Ninety percent of people are susceptible, and poison ivy afflicts 55 million Americans each year.
Ozone Alert Action: What Parents and Care Providers Should Know and Do
Parents and child care providers, take heed! Are you monitoring your area's air quality and do you know what to do--and what not to do--in the event of unhealthy air conditions? Child care providers should be especially aware of ozone alert days. Certain levels dictate that young children and those with health conditions remain inside.
Parents and child care providers, take heed! Are you monitoring your area's air quality and do you know what to do--and what not to do--in the event of unhealthy air conditions? Child care providers should be especially aware of ozone alert days. Certain levels dictate that young children and those with health conditions remain inside.
The Buzz About Mosquitos: West Nile Virus Activity Means It's Protection Time
West Nile Virus Activity is occurring across many parts of the country, and now is the time to use repellent and eliminate mosquito breeding.
West Nile Virus Activity is occurring across many parts of the country, and now is the time to use repellent and eliminate mosquito breeding.
Workouts for Kids? Daily Exercise Is Important
Is your child getting enough exercise? It may be time to integrate a workout routine into your lives--for your children's health as well as yours. Luckily, exercise for kids comes with endless options.
Is your child getting enough exercise? It may be time to integrate a workout routine into your lives--for your children's health as well as yours. Luckily, exercise for kids comes with endless options.
Ten Ways to Work Out with Your Child
Here are 10 ways to work out with Your child with special needs.
Here are 10 ways to work out with Your child with special needs.
Flavorings and Compounding Are Medication Alternatives
Parents are often open to any suggestion to help making a child take medicine a little less on the "yuk" side.
Parents are often open to any suggestion to help making a child take medicine a little less on the "yuk" side.
What's That Skin Condition On The Back Of The Neck?
Whatever is that black-brown skin behind your child's neck ... and should you be alarmed? More school nurses, caregivers and medical staff are checking for this condition that could signal some health problems. Want to know more?
Whatever is that black-brown skin behind your child's neck ... and should you be alarmed? More school nurses, caregivers and medical staff are checking for this condition that could signal some health problems. Want to know more?
The Skinny On Childhood Obesity
Does your child eat healthy? Really? If your child is more prone to sugary snacks and commercial items like fruit snacks, is there any hope for healthy eating? Sure there is.
Does your child eat healthy? Really? If your child is more prone to sugary snacks and commercial items like fruit snacks, is there any hope for healthy eating? Sure there is.
Should Children Be Checked For BMI?
What exactly is Body Mass Index, and how does it apply to your child? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends this simple calculation for all children.
What exactly is Body Mass Index, and how does it apply to your child? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends this simple calculation for all children.
Helping The Medicine Go Down
Your child is sick and has been prescribed medicine. What can you do to help make taking medicine a better experience for both parents and children?
Your child is sick and has been prescribed medicine. What can you do to help make taking medicine a better experience for both parents and children?