Childrens Health

Articles in Childrens Health

By momandpopoften 2 comments
What family fun! Your 1yo baby is taking her first tentative steps! She gets so excited that she stops concentrating and falls forward – her mouth landing square on the edge of the coffee table. Next a whimper, a very long silence, and a ... more »
By JoannaB 1 comments
Almost all babies have at least one case of rash during their diapering years. Using a natural remedy may be best for baby's delicate diaper area. Here are a few tips:.. more »
By Bobbi 8 comments
Lice or nits, also called Pediculosis, are small bugs that actually attach themselves to the fibers of your hair and lay their eggs. They are small, but are actually much larger than fleas. After the eggs hatch, the baby lice feed off the skin of ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 2 comments
Pinworms are tiny parasitic worms that live in your large intestine. While they do not pose a significant health problem, they are a nuisance. Symptoms include anal itching, sleeplessness, irritability, and anal irritation due to scratching... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Once a family member has been diagnosed with threadworms or pinworms, it is time to treat them. The whole family is susceptible to infection, as threadworms spread easily and, since the eggs are microscopically small, they can be ingested without ... more »
By ChristiB 0 comments
Many of us are lucky and never seem to get cavities, or else when we get a cavity, it is on the surface of the tooth, so it is detected easily and early by a dentist, with minimal filling involved. However, what about those hidden cavities, the ... more »
By "Mr Huguley" 1 comments
How to Avoid Sunburn? The natural sunlight is beautiful and can feel really good on the skin. It can even be beneficial to good health and help you gain a nice golden glow. However, too much exposure can cause adverse effects if you get sunburned... more »
By ashleighmiller 0 comments
Congested babies are juicy creatures. They can also be grumpy. To get rid of those boogers and help baby breathe better, try this method. One warning: the procedure sounds simple enough, but your baby will develop super-human strength in an ... more »
By alanmd23 0 comments
Breaking your own collarbone can be painful and time consuming healing process; but what would you do if your child broke his or her collarbone? There are many different things to do when treating it and making sure that the bone heals right... more »
By PegC 0 comments
Every parent wants a happy, healthy child. Most children learn in a typical manner with no delays. Some preschoolers start to show delays as they near kindergarten. Parents with little experience are often not sure what is typical for ... more »
By FrogDoc 1 comments
Mold spores thrive in places that are dark and moist. The inside of children's bath toys, therefore, is a perfect place for mold to grow and thrive. Mold can be dangerous, and should be removed from all bath toys regularly... more »
By pianistic 6 comments
You can find a line of Green Natural Products at the store, but did you know you probably already have the ingredients to Clean Green already in your home... more »
By Countrymom 0 comments
Coping with a family illness can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you along... more »
By Anthony Delgado 1 comments
Sleepwalking in itself is not a condition which can be cured. Typically it is linked to some other disorder or condition of life. Sleepwalking can be cured preventatively or by treating the disorder which causes it, however in either case, a ... more »
By Colette French 0 comments
There are many people in the world today who have problems with speech in one form or another. When it comes to a speech impediment, there are a few things that a person can do to help decrease the speech impediment. Read on to learn more... more »
By Tracy Rose 0 comments
Detecting bipolar disorder in children is difficult. It is hard to determine if the behaviors that kids exhibit are within the range of normal for their age, if they are due to ADHD or if they have to do with a mood disorder. Bipolar is a mood ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Pink eye, or conjunctivitis as it is also known, is an uncomfortable infection of the eye. It's recognizable by the bright pink appearance of the conjunctiva and skin surrounding the eye. Though pink eye can have many causes, not all of which are ... more »
By Jennifer Erchul 1 comments
Being in a restricting, itchy body cast, or spica cast, is difficult at best for older children. Imagine being a young child basically immobilized from the waist down. The first week is spent lying in bed or a recliner. As the pain from the ... more »
By GreenMomma 3 comments
You may or may not know that many hygiene products are actually unhealthy for you. These simple changes will actually make your body less toxic... more »
By myehow 1 comments
To apply for benefits, or for information about the Food Stamp Program, contact your local food stamp office. You can find local offices and each State's food stamp application on our national map. Local offices are also listed in the State or ... more »
By SheHateMe21 3 comments
When a bug flies into your ear, it can be a very frustrating ordeal. It can happen while your outside, inside, jogging, or even sipping tea. The only way to protect yourself is to have a game plan for when that bee or flying critter confuses your ... more »
By Kristina N 0 comments
Cabbage is one vegetable that contains detoxification abilities. Research also finds cabbage to prevent cancer. I mixed the following items together and my family loved it and the kids will eat... more »
By Susan Golis 3 comments
All across America there are "Dare Devil" Hills. It's where kids go to get a thrill. They go there by bicycle, skateboard, and roller blades. Many don't wear Helmets. They go home with cuts, scrapes, bruises and bumps, but some ... more »
By Alexia 0 comments
No, arm wrestling is not required. You can condition children to eat and enjoy a variety of veggies. As with many good habits, it’s best to start early... more »
By Bethenny Frankel 15 comments
As a natural foods chef, it is hard enough trying to get adults to eat healthy. Getting children to eat fruits and vegetables seems almost impossible. If all your child wants to eat are chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, pizza, mac and cheese and ... more »