Childrens Health

Articles in Childrens Health

By EdenSharpe 6 comments
Candy, candy, candy. Halloween seems to be all about the candy. So how do you help your children with celiac disease have the most Halloween fun without making such a big deal over food? By focusing their expectations on the other aspects of ... more »
By CCrock 7 comments
During cold season, it is hard to avoid catching at least one. Try these natural remedies to reduce the duration of your cold and get better faster!.. more »
By HardworkinJudy 2 comments
Now not every doctor out there can be Doctor House, and not every patient would find his personality endearing. Picking the right physician for yourself or your child is a very personal decision, but here are just a few tips to make it easier... more »
By thesquirrelymom 1 comments
If your child has a problem with bed wetting, get a free sample of underjams for him or her. They are made by the makers of pampers, and they are very discreet looking... more »
By BC Doan 3 comments
As parents, we often worry about the amount of liquid when our child is sick, especially when it is accompanied with a fever. Here are some simple solutions to help a sick child to drink more liquid... more »
By eHowriter 1 comments
Did you know that approximately 4% to 6% of the U.S. population has ADHD? It is NOT limited to just children. Approximately one-half to two-thirds of the children's population with ADHD will continue to have significant problems as adults, which ... more »
By myzticshadow146 0 comments
Nobody likes being sick, especially with the flu. Unfortunately during flu season the flu goes around, and there is a good chance you will catch it. When you do, here are some things you can do to ease your condition and get over it more quickly... more »
By superman2000 1 comments
Every parent should know the signs of head lice. It can be a nit-picky process and a down right nuisance to rid a child of head lice, but there a few tricks that will help eliminate lice from your child's hair and home... more »
By ksouthwood 0 comments
It's an epidemic. Have you heard? Head lice are now resistant to shampoos, liniment, and other chemical treatments in much the same way that bacteria have become resistant to antibiotics. Not only that, over-the-counter lice remedies are ... more »
By JCitygirl 0 comments
It can be so frustrating when one of you're loved ones come home early from school due to head lice. Before you go into a panic and spend lots of money at the drug store on shampoos that don't work. Please give this a shot... more »
By 1Daughter 2 comments
I know people hate to even think about lice but I work in a school and have seen alot of different ways to get rid of it... more »
By SchoolOfLife 0 comments
Does your child have head lice? Can't get rid of it? Don't panic. While the thought of head lice is enough to make anyone squirm, it's not a reflection of poor hygiene- it just happens. Lice is common in school age children, and sometimes, the ... more »
By chrisrican22 0 comments
The U.S. Social Security Administration considers all the information in an applicant's case before making decisions about eligibility or benefit amounts. Once a decision is made, the agency sends a letter explaining the decision. You can appeal ... more »
By Gump87 0 comments
This is an article on How to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthier... more »
By ABCHermes 0 comments
One of the biggest concerns of parents who have preschool age children is how to get their kids to eat their five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. At this age, getting children to try new things can be a challenge. You may worry that ... more »
By Sendblock 1 comments
Nutritious food, water and oxygen are needed to keep your child's brain operating at maximum efficiency. With the focus on healthy bodies, it is important to remember that mental performance, mood, coordination, balance and concentration can all ... more »
By eHow Health Editor 0 comments
Statistics show that more children today are faced with early puberty. It is not uncommon for some children to enter puberty as young as seven years old. It is not yet determined what is causing this onset of early puberty, but it is thought that ... more »
By RA Cologna 1 comments
Dry, crackly, painfully dry and chapped lips make it impossible to smile, eat, brush your teeth and enjoy your day. With these simple tips, your condition will improve dramatically! Give it a try!.. more »
By Tumerica 0 comments
Your preschool child must have a tonsillectomy and you are worried: how do you help your child feel better about the scary thing that is going to happen to her? Here are a few tips to help the medicine go down easier... more »
By Julia Fuller 3 comments
Bedwetting by older children is probably more common than you think it is. There may also be an hereditary component to bedwetting. Some families react badly to older child bedwetting. Some children may do it on purpose, sort of a passive ... more »
By Momofthree 0 comments
Children living with chronic diseases face frequent shots, either for blood to be drawn or medicines to be given. Shots are not something anyone particularly enjoys. Children are especially vulnerable to the fears that precede the needle ... more »
By Lisa La Barre, CN 1 comments
The annual National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that about one-third of U.S. children are overweight or at risk of becoming overweight. In total, about 25 million U.S. children ... more »
By Kristie Leong M.D. 1 comments
Does your child need more exercise? Wouldn't it be nice to get your child off the couch and into an exercise program? If you're going to motivate a child to exercise, the exercise you suggest needs to be stimulating and, most of all, fun. Why not ... more »
By business101 1 comments
Work, shopping, appointments, kids' practices and games, and cleaning, leave the average parent pressed for time and energy. This hectic lifestyle of doing too much in a day, can result in unwanted pounds for all of us, especially the kids. The ... more »