Kids and parenting

Medical Health Insurance For Children and Students

In order to deal with a growing problem of children living in the United States without health insurance some 10 years ago Congress passed a plan entitled Title XXI, or the State Children's Health Insurance Program [SCHIP]. Under this state plan families whose income is insufficient to afford priva ...

10 Tips for Talking to Children About School Shootings

List of tips to help parents talk to their children about what happened and look out for future signs of distress: 1. Listen to children. Allow them to express their concerns and fears. 2. Regardless of age, the most important issue is to reassure children of safety and security. Tell children that ...

Sleep Apnea In Children Can Cause Significantly Lower IQ Scores

Although it has been known for some time now that children with sleep apnea often produce poor scores on IQ tests (typically scoring an average of 85 against a score of 101 for children without sleep apnea) what has not been known until recently is that this results from chemical changes within the ...

Obesity In Young Children Is Now Being Seen In The Very Young

It has been well known for some time now that obesity, which has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, is being increasingly seen amongst teenagers but it appears that this epidemic has now reached children who are barely old enough to walk. Although it hardly seems possible, one recent...

Type 1 Diabetes Is Not Simply A Childhood Disease

Although type 1 diabetes was previously known as childhood diabetes, juvenile or juvenile-onset diabetes this is no longer the case. While type 1 diabetes often first appears in children over the age of 4, and is especially seen with the arrival of early adolescence at around 12 or 13 years of age, ...

Healthy Snacks for Children

Obesity is becoming a major problem among kids today. As a parent, it is important to help your child lead a healthy lifestyle. Below is a list of healthy snacks you can quickly and easily prepare for your children. Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Smoothie's are an excellent snack for children of all ages ...

Treatment Approaches for Bruxism in Children

Sleep problems are frequent among healthy school going children seen at general pediatric practice. Sleep related problems were reported in 42.7% children that included nocturnal enuresis (18.4%), sleep talking (14.6%), bruxism (11.6%) nightmares (6.8%), night terrors (2.9%) snoring (5.8%) and sleep...

Healing from Childhood Abuse

In the 37 years that I have been counseling individuals, I have worked with many people who have suffered from severe physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse in childhood. Many who have sought my help were suffering from fear and anxiety, depression, various addictions, relationship problems and se...

The Growing Epidemic Of Low Back Pain In Children

Low Back Pain Is Not Just For Adults In years past, low back pain was thought to be a malady afflicting only the elderly. Well, it’s not just your granddad’s disorder any longer. Once considered a rare pediatric condition, low back pain in children has become a growing concern among many in the me...

Is A SoyChlor Plant Killing Animals, People, And Children In Jefferson Iowa?

On October 28, 2005, over 250 residents of Jefferson, Iowa, represented by attorneys from LaMarca & Landry, P.C., filed suit against West Central Cooperative in the Iowa District Court for Greene County. The parties to this lawsuit include homeowners, business owners and persons who work at nearby p...

How Parents Can Affect Their Children's Weight

Recent studies have shown that there is an increasing trend in the number of overweight and obese children. In fact, there are estimates that say up to 15% of the children in UK fit this description. It is a sad fact, to say the least. Some experts go so far as to say that because of the children’s...

Childhood Obesity Study

An Australian study into childhood obesity by the University of Sydney found that the number of children exercising is 20% higher than in 1997. Strike one down for the good guys in the war against childhood obesity. Unfortunately this childhood obesity study also found that the rate of obese childre...

Yoga for Kids - Torment Of A Silent Mind

Why is it that Yoga for kids is becoming even more popular today than it was in days of yesterday, well children are just as much prone to suffer from stress just like adults do. How can this be a great many would ask? Kiddies pressure come from additional education requirements (like more homework)...

What Parents Can Do To Help Children With ADD

Once your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, you may feel a bombardment of emotions: guilt, for feeling responsible; relief, for understanding the cause of your child’s behavior; or anger. As you sort through all of the emotions, it is important to understand your child’s po...

Types of ADD Manifestation in Children

Attention Deficit Disorder wears many faces among children. While the hyperactive, rebellious boys are easy to spot, there are also several other types of children that suffer from ADD that go undiagnosed because of their less conspicuous behavior. Girls often fall into this category. Some girls are...

Why Your Child’s School Needs an AED

Automated External Defibrillators, commonly known as an AED, have saved thousands of lives since their formal induction into the world outside of hospitals and ambulances. Every place from apartment buildings to airports to shopping malls are investing in AEDs and keeping them on hand in the event t...

Building A Strength Training Routine For Your Child

Enlarge ImageSally is ready to join the basketball team this year. You encourage her, tell her to practice everyday, and even join in on the team's fundraising efforts. As adults we know the positive health benefits that come with exercise and strength training. These exact same benefits can be app ...

Let Your Child Gorge On His Gummy Bears!

Does your kid refuse to eat his greens? Does he or she love gummy bears more than the fruits and veggies you want him to eat everyday? You are not alone. Many parents face the same problem. Most children are fussy eaters. They love all kinds of junk food and processed food. They would hardly take a ...

Working Out with Kids: Do What YOU Like!

If that sounds familiar, don’t feel bad. It’s not a knock on your parenting. Busy, overloaded parents sometimes just get to the point where something’s got to give. Start with competing demands in a tight schedule, throw in the periodic unexpected happenstance, and the thing that? Gives? Can ofte...

Types of Child-Resistant, Senior-Friendly Drug Closure Systems

Sanner of America decided to adopt a push-and-turn mechanism for its new closure. To assist seniors in opening the closure mechanism, it designed an opening tool that inserts into the top of the screw cap. The tool requires less effort than the traditional push-and-turn process, yet independent test...