Children's Health Quick Tips
Advice on Cold Remedies Raises Age to 4
Giving over-the-counter cold medicine to children younger than age 4 is now a no-no, according to new industry advice.
Giving over-the-counter cold medicine to children younger than age 4 is now a no-no, according to new industry advice.
Honey Calms Coughs
Folklore may indeed have some of the best answers for calming a child's cough. A recent study indicates that a teaspoon of honey seems to quiet children's coughs and help them sleep better.
Folklore may indeed have some of the best answers for calming a child's cough. A recent study indicates that a teaspoon of honey seems to quiet children's coughs and help them sleep better.
Think Quick! What Do You Do When a Kid Damages a Tooth?
Child care providers, coaches and parents alike: take note! What do you do when a child chips or knocks out a tooth? Here are important steps to take to try and minimize the damage.
Child care providers, coaches and parents alike: take note! What do you do when a child chips or knocks out a tooth? Here are important steps to take to try and minimize the damage.
It's Shot Time: Prepare Kids For Immunizations In Advance
No one likes getting a shot. But, tricking a kid or providing a last-minute unpleasant surprise isn't typically the right approach either. If kids need immunizations before starting this school year, DO consider letting them know.
No one likes getting a shot. But, tricking a kid or providing a last-minute unpleasant surprise isn't typically the right approach either. If kids need immunizations before starting this school year, DO consider letting them know.
Head Lice - School Means Nitpicking Time Again
Head lice - Schools and child care settings are prime opportunities for head lice. And while head lice sound disgusting, the probably is high that a great majority of kids will have the unfortunate experience of being infested with them at least during their school years. Luckily, they are pretty easy to treat.
Head lice - Schools and child care settings are prime opportunities for head lice. And while head lice sound disgusting, the probably is high that a great majority of kids will have the unfortunate experience of being infested with them at least during their school years. Luckily, they are pretty easy to treat.
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.
Healthier Kids Are Happier Kids
Exercise and healthy eating makes for happier kids.
Exercise and healthy eating makes for happier kids.
Children With Headaches Overusing Pain Relievers
HealthDay News reports that a recent survey showed that more than 20 percent of children surveyed were overusing pain relievers for their headache pain. What are the consequences?
HealthDay News reports that a recent survey showed that more than 20 percent of children surveyed were overusing pain relievers for their headache pain. What are the consequences?
Doctors Now Recommending Discarding Syrup of Ipecac
Ipecac used to be in almost every household as an emergency in case a child ingested poison. Now, doctors are recommending that parents discard it.
Ipecac used to be in almost every household as an emergency in case a child ingested poison. Now, doctors are recommending that parents discard it.
Fever - when you should call your Pediatrician about a fever?
Fever - when you should call your Pediatrician about a fever?
Fever - when you should call your Pediatrician about a fever?
Toddler Low Fat Diets
Toddler Low Fat Diets - do you know why a toddler should not drink low fat milk before they are two years old?
Toddler Low Fat Diets - do you know why a toddler should not drink low fat milk before they are two years old?
Boys and Eating Disorders - can boys develop eating disorders?
Boys and Eating Disorders - can boys develop eating disorders?
Boys and Eating Disorders - can boys develop eating disorders?