Childrens Health

Eye drops are frequently prescribed for children with infections, allergies and other conditions that affect the eyes. It is important to carefully follow directions when administering eye drops...

You may know where every fast food joint is in your town. Your baby's first word might have been McDonalds or coke. Since America is known as the fattest nation in the world, wouldn't it be a good...

Eleven weeks ago your kid weighed twenty pounds less. How is that possible, you wonder. Well if your child takes an anti-psychotic drug, packing on the pounds may be hard to prevent, according to...

Over the past few years childhood obesity has risen at an alarming rate. There are many reasons why, but at the center is poor diet and lack of exercise. And we all know that manufacturers of...

With trick-or-treating just around the corner, you may want to limit your child's candy intake. Children that eat too many treats are at risk for becoming violent during adulthood, according to a...

Obese children face health problems, teasing from classmates and a potentially difficult road back to a healthy weight. And minority children are the most at risk for obesity, often due to higher...

News that a family member has head lice can cause paranoia in the rest of the family, which is understandable considering how fast it is known to spread. There is a popular for demand for a...

Diabetes is where the sugar or glucose in our body is too high. Usually occurring in older people it is more common now in children and young adults than ever before. Individuals who have...

Hiccups are very annoying, and can be embarrassing if you are around other people! There are so many ways that people try to get rid of hiccups, but I have only come across one method that gets...

Orapred ODT is most commonly used to treat severe allergies, asthma, respiratory diseases and rheumatic disorders. Generically known as prednisolone sodium phosphate, this steroid has a wide...

It’s lunchtime at you child’s school. He gulps an egg salad sandwich and washes it down with milk. Then, he runs to the ball bin and grabs a basketball. He scampers to the remaining court and...

The "routine" surgery of having your tonsils and adenoids removed requires up to a two week recovery period. Be patient and be prepared!

If your child is plagued with a wart, it's not a cause for alarm. Warts aren't deadly and people have been treating warts with natural remedies for many years, driven by the desire to simply get...

People around the world including kids love to stay outside the house during summer time to enjoy the sunny weather. Most parents and caregivers are neglecting to pay attention and have extra...

Discussing drugs with our children can be difficult a hot button topic. My aim is to help you open up communication with your child that is both productive and helpful and effective for both of...

Anxiety disorders are widespread among children, "occurring in about 13 of every 100 children and adolescents ages 9 to 17," reports the National Mental Health Information Center. Net Wellness...

While it is possible to get a cold or the flu anytime during the year, the height of the "season" - the time of year when it is most likely for colds and flu to appear - will soon arrive. Being...

In the world today it is so easy to allow your children to get caught up in the world of video games, TV,the internet, and other electronic items. You should find ways to stimulate your child's...

This is another in a series of articles aimed at teaching you how to identify the roles that your children play within the family. This article will teach how to identify a little parent by...

The majority of dysfunctional families will have a child that fits the role of scapegoat. However, scapegoats can be found in all settings, especially the workplace. The following will teach you...

With summer on the way, kids will be outside more and playing in the yard. Here are some tips for yourself and your kids.Always wear sunscreen!

Tips on how to help motivate your kids to be more active and healthy.

When exposing your children to new foods, it's important to present the experience as a very positive "adventure" to them, letting them know that each step they take is exposing them to...

The long, hot summer days that kids love can also bring painful sunburns—and with them an increased risk of malignant melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer. Research has indicated that we...

An occasional loose stool in an otherwise healthy child of normal appetite does not need intervention. On the other hand, watery and more frequent-than-usual stools in a sick child with symptoms...

Biting your fingernails is a very bad habit. A social stigma fallows people that bite their nails and it is not a pleasant one. Once you make it a habit of biting your nails it can be difficult...

Hey, Moms and Dads! Did your child ever wake you up in the middle of the night with a burning fever (101+)? You may have tried giving them Tylenol or Advil to help break the fever, but it didn't...

Different types of children's doctors are necessary just as adults need different doctors. Different types of children's doctors will have different specialties that make them qualified within...

CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve made a tough decision to stop smoking. Making this tough decision says you are ready to take control of your life and make it a healthier one too. You've made it through...

Many children get head lice. Their removal can be difficult because over-the-counter shampoos often do not work. And the treatment isn't especially good for your child either. But here is a way to...

After the tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson as a result of what seemed to be a minor head trauma, we have all started paying attention to head injuries. It is important to know how to...

Having trouble removing acrylic nails? You've come to the right place. Acrylic nails are false nails that are applied onto real nails, usually with some sort of bonding material such as acrylic....

When the doctor says your child's height (or weight, or body mass index) is average, or 95% percentile, or 'off the charts', just what does that mean? And what does it tell you about your son's...

When your child is sick, all you want to do is make it go away. You give him medicine for a fever, cough, and runny nose. You make sure he is comfortable and okay. But what is the best way to...

You heard your parents say it and now you're telling your child, "Stand up straight! Quit slouching..." So often parents think it's an attitude thing when kids slouch but it takes muscle...

A recent American Academy of Pediatrics AAP) report recommends doubling the amount of vitamin D to 400 IU a day from infancy through adolescence. Healthy bones depend on vitamin D in the small...

It's something we all wonder at this time of year! Your child is sick - but are they too sick to go to school? Especially during flu season, it's hard for them to have to miss a lot. So read this...

Do you want your child to drink more water but just can’t get them to? It takes 12 tastes of something new in order to change your tastes. Hopefully you already give your child water so that it...

If you are reading this article, chances are your child has been on multiple rounds of antibiotics for ear infections. Maybe your doctor is even considering inserting tubes into their ears. This...

Medi-Cal is California's public health insurance program, commonly referred to in other states as Medicaid. Medi-Cal provides for people with low income or limited resources including families...

As with any form of abuse, child sexual abuse can take place within the family; perpetrated by a parent, step-parent, sibling or other relative; or outside the home; by a family friend, neighbor,...

Every year, hundreds of toys are pulled off the shelves for a wide variety of safety reasons. And these recalled toys aren’t just “no-name,” generic junk toys either. Barbie and Little Tikes have...

No matter how healthily your child may eat at home, when they get to school they are exposed to any number of unhealthy and undesirable choices. Schools generally offer fried and processed foods...

Does your child has a fever, vomitting or in pain? Don't really know when to take them to the doctor? Here are a few little tips to help you out.

Caring for a sick child can be stressful, but it doesn't have to be scary. Many parents are concerned about giving their children over the counter cold medicines to treat their common colds and...

Why would anyone want to cut themselves? Why would young ladies take razors to there arms and legs leaving terrible scars and open wounds... When emotions hurt too much for you to deal with, you...

Chafed skin can be painful and unsightly. Here are some things you can do to prevent chafing and if you get chafed here are some things you can do to treat it.

There is a lot of hype about plastics and their potential health hazards. We all know the "chasing arrows" recycle logo and sometimes we see numbers ranging from 1-7 inside that logo. Do...

Aches, fevers, sore throats -- here comes flu season! By following a few steps, you can help yourself get over the flu...

Being a carrier of a disease means that you have a genetic propensity of developing and transferring a certain disease to your children. At first, it sounds like a scary notion, but it is...