Statistics show that 1 in 10 of American children may have some kind of emotional disturbance that can make their home and school life difficult. As a parent you may be wondering if psych meds are the best option for your child. Psych meds should be used moderately and responsibly in children. Here’s what you should know as a parent: Medical Evaluation Your child needs [...]
Inside of a closed school building, lice can travel from student to student like wildfire. Whether from sharing a hat or hugging a friend, lice becomes a serious schoolwide problem in a very short period of time. With regular lice inspections, children with head lice are removed from school and sent home. No-nit policies dictate when a child is allowed to return. What is a [...]
Tablets, televisions, computers and smartphones are an easy entertainment device for children. However, extended exposure to these devices can cause an assortment of health problems in children, ranging from unhealthy weight due to a lack of physical activity to diminished attention spans due to the constant flashing and bright colors of the screens. In order to avoid these issues and to make sure you raise [...]
In the perfect world your child would never be bullied; in fact, no one would. Unfortunately, we don’t live in the perfect world and bullying may be an issue. One of the biggest problems with bullying is that it can be hard to detect. A common indicator can be a change in mood or mood swings. Another is avoidance. If your child has always wanted [...]
You probably remember most of the excuses your gave your own parents about bedtime. From the famous, “I need a drink” to “One more story, please” to the minimalistic, but classic “I’m not tired,” kids have been manipulating and avoiding bedtime since the first cave child wanted to stay up to play with his baby mammoth. But the fact is, the proper amount of sleep [...]
Eating nutritious food is incredibly important for staying healthy, but try explaining that to children who only want to eat what’s tasty! Here are some tips to get your children on a nutritious diet: Lead by Example Become a good role model for your children by making healthy foods a part of your own diet. Your kids won’t take you seriously if you bring healthy [...]
Head lice are tiny, wingless insects that feed on blood drawn from the scalp and result in plenty of annoying itchiness. Though they don’t spread disease, they are creepy little things and it’s hard not to freak out when you find them. If you freak out, so will your kids. So, take a deep breath and try this instead: Confirm the Diagnosis Before launching into [...]
Few experiences equal the agony of watching your child be hospitalized. If this happens to your family, these tips can help you and your child spend the most comfortable and productive healing time at the hospital: Provide Full Information Remember that you know more about your child’s history and state of health than anyone else. You must be sure to share all the information with [...]
We don’t want to scare you. On the other hand, maybe we do. The statistics for childhood obesity are more than alarming. In January of this year, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) released the latest numbers for children. Here’s what they say: “The percentage of children with obesity in the United States has more than tripled since the 1970s. Today, about one in five [...]
Antibiotics have grown in popularity since their inception as a way to ward off diseases, and the logic behind their use seems simple enough. However, a new book argues that an over dependence on antibiotics can have the opposite effect of leaving children even more vulnerable to illness. Good vs. Bad Bacteria Antibacterial product marketing always focuses on showing bacteria that is responsible for a [...]
