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Barbara Hillary, PhD - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Dr. Hillary is a pediatric nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree in health promotion and risk reduction. She has worked with children for well over a decade. Before she became a pediatric clinician, Dr. Hillary taught high school. Her hobbies include gardening, cooking, and traveling.
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- Fiber - Is Your Family Getting Enough?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] The more calories one consumes, the more fiber the body needs, and a fiber rich diet offers many health benefits. The Institute for Cancer Prevention provides fiber intake guidelines for children and adults. Try to follow this rule to stay healthy.
- How to Teach Your Child Responsibility
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Accepting and taking responsibility is required for healthy growth of young people, but becoming responsible takes time. A parent's job is to teach their child values, and give realistic responsibilities. Learn the process of teaching responsibility to your child.
- Rules of Healthy Snacking
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Kids like snacks. Grownups like snacks. Our bodies need energy and nutrients to remain active and healthy, and snacks provide just a perfect opportunity to supply our diets with the necessary vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber.
- High Cholesterol in Children
[Health-and-Fitness:Heart-Disease] Children, as well as adults, have cholesterol in their bodies. It plays a very important role, carrying digested fat from the liver to various places in the body via the bloodstream. Afterward, it returns to the liver and repeats this action. The liver makes most of the body's cholesterol. However, cholesterol also comes from foods containing saturated fats and/or cholesterol, such as animal products, fatty snacks, and pastries.
- Headaches in Children
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] Headaches are common in children. However, they are always a reason for concern for parents, because their children may not be able to describe their headaches. They may become cranky, withdrawn, vomit, or prefer a darkened room. The most common causes of headaches in children are migraines, eye problems, sinus infections, and lifestyle.
- The Flu - Prepare For the Flu Season
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Authorities predict that the swine flu (H1N1) we experienced last spring might be back this fall, along with the seasonal flu. The severity of the outbreak is predicted to be significant. Know what to do to prevent catching the flu. Know what to do when you fall sick with the flu.
- Swine Flu - How to Prevent a Spread?
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Many countries throughout the world, including the United States, have reported cases of the swine flu. Should you be concerned?
- Food and Behavior in Children - Does What You Feed Your Children Affect Their Behavior?
[Food-and-Drink] Have you wondered if the food your children eat every day might affect their behavior? Results of a large study provide evidence that your child's diet has a powerful effect on whether he or she behaves badly!
- Cigarette Smoke - Health Consequences in Children and Adults
[Health-and-Fitness] Cigarette smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke are associated with premature death from chronic diseases, such as cancer, heart disease, or lung disease. In childhood, cigarette smoke exposure leads to increased incidence of upper respiratory infections, ear infections and may even lead to asthma.
- Teething in Children
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Teach your child to floss as early as he/she is able to understand directions and possesses adequate fine motor skills to begin flossing. Studies show that by brushing teeth alone, we remove about 40% of food that sticks to them. Without daily flossing, we'll succumb to cavities and dragon breath fairly quickly.
- Prevent Biting in Toddlers
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] During toddler years, almost all children bite at one time or another. Studies show that about half of the toddlers in daycare settings are bitten on average 3 times a year! Now that's something you can sink your teeth into. Read this article to understand the 3 stages of biting and learn to stop it!
- Probiotics Use in Children
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] In today's medically savvy society, parents often seek "natural" remedies for health ailments, or to help their children feel better. They also reach for supplements in an attempt to improve health and seek "super foods" to promote wellness. Read what research tells us about the effectiveness and safety of probiotic use in children.
- Fever - To Treat Or Not? What All Parents Need to Know
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Fever is one of the most common reasons why parents bring their children to me for an evaluation. Many parents perceive fever as a disease and fear that it may cause harm or even death if it is not treated. In this article, I would like to dispel the fever phobia.
- School Exclusion Criteria - When to Keep Your Child at Home
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Has your child ever been sent home from school because of "pink eye?" Did you know that conjunctivitis DOES NOT warrant immediate exclusion from school? Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its guidelines for school exclusion due to infectious diseases. Here is what you need to know about the recommendations on when your child should stay home when sick.
- Sore Throat - Soothe Your Sore Throat Naturally
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] When flu season is upon us, other viruses circulating in our communities contribute to cold symptoms such as sore throats, which make us feel cranky and uncomfortable. You can soothe your throat quickly with these natural remedies.
- Adolescents - Why You Need to Talk to Your Adolescent
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Adolescents want their parents to discuss difficult subjects with them. They look to their parents for answers, but only if they can trust that their parents are open to their questions. Read these tips on talking to your adolescents.
- Eye Color - Will Your Child Have Blue Eyes?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Have you ever wondered what eye color your child will have? Many parents, seeing their newborn's blue eyes, hope they retain that deep blue hue forever. But they might be in for a surprise!
- Arthritis in Children
[Health-and-Fitness:Arthritis] Arthritis is a debilitating disease that has no age boundaries. In the United States, almost 300,000 children are affected by arthritis and other rheumatological conditions. The most prevalent is juvenile arthritis.
- Adolescence - Prepare Your Teen For Developmental Changes
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Appearance is crucial to adolescents. They watch every change in their body, compare themselves to their friends, and if they do not understand physical changes that they are experiencing, they might think that they have a serious illness. By understanding a healthy physical development of your adolescent you can help him or her to develop a healthy self-image.
- Smelly Feet - How to Fight and Prevent Foot Odor
[Health-and-Fitness] We've all experienced a musty scent emanating from our socks at one time or another, but for some people, foot odor is an everyday problem that affects their self-esteem. In extreme cases, it may even prevent them from social interactions.
- Smoking Around Children
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Did you know that children exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke are at an increased risk for frequent respiratory infections, ear infections, and asthma? The report of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services emphasizes that children are hurt by secondhand smoke. As cigarette smoke contains more than 250 chemicals known to be toxic or carcinogenic (cancer-causing), including formaldehyde, benzene, vinyl chloride, arsenic, ammonia, and hydrogen cyanide, the Surgeon General has concluded that there is no risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure in children.
- Adolescence - Know the Milestones of Your Adolescent
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Adolescence is the developmental phase between childhood and adulthood characterized by rapid changes in physical, psychosocial, moral, and cognitive growth. There are 3 stages of adolescence: early (11-13 years), mid (14-16 years), and late (>17 years).
- Caffeine Consumption in Toddlers
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] A common mistake is to think that decaffeinated coffee is caffeine-free. The decaffeination process removes about 97% of the caffeine, so that makes your cup of decaf coffee contain about 2-5 mg, an equivalent to the caffeine content of a cup of chocolate milk or two tablespoons of chocolate syrup (see table below), while a regular coffee contains 40-150 mg of caffeine.
- Your Child and RSV - Prevent it in Your Infant
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Since the RSV season is upon us, and November is RSV prevention month, I would like to share with you some facts about this important infection that affects all children by the time they turn 2 years of age. RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a respiratory virus that poses the greatest risk in the U.S.
- How to Stimulate the Sleepy Newborn to Eat
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] During the first few days of life, some newborns are too sleepy to take initiative and show their moms that they are ready to eat. Consider these strategies to stimulate your baby to eat.
- Nutrition and Toddlers
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Toddlers may seem picky, but there are good reasons for that. Read about these strategies to ensure your child gets all the nutrients that she needs to grow in a healthy way.
- Sleep in Toddlers - What You Need to Know
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If you have a toddler, then chances are you've had difficulty convincing him or her to go to bed. Read these tips to make his or her bedtime routine a breeze.
- There is a Louse in My House!
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] Preschool and elementary school children 3-11 years of age are at the highest risk for pediculosis (head lice infestation). However, adolescents and adults can be affected, especially if they live in a household with children. Parents often ask about how to deal with lice at home.
- Fatigued? - Boost Your Energy in an Instant!
[Health-and-Fitness] Are you fatigued and constantly on the run trying to fulfill daily responsibilities at work and at home? If so, you are not alone. Thousands of people struggle to deal with life's great demands. But too much stress can drain our vital energy, and if the energy balance is not restored, a physical illness ensues. Read on to learn how to boost your energy in an instant.
- Back Pain - An Ounce of Prevention Goes a Long Way
[Health-and-Fitness:Back-Pain] Have you ever experienced stiffness and pain in your back when bending? Have you ever felt a sharp jolt of pain in a specific area of your back while doing daily chores? If so, you are among millions of Americans who experience back pain every year. Consider these tips to prevent back pain.
- Breath-Holding Spells in Toddlers
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Breath-holding spells are common in toddler-hood. They may be the result of conflict, frustration, or anger. Although they are frightening to watch for parents, generally they have no serious health consequences.
- Feeding Cues of a Newborn
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Every newborn has the ability to tell us when she is hungry--we just need to learn how to recognize their cues. Some of infants put fists into their mouths and suck on them, some stretch in preparation for a feeding, or just yawn and make smacking sounds with their lips. Learn to recognize early signs of hunger in your baby to avoid frustration, yours and your infant's!
- Expired Drugs - Should You Purge Your Medicine Cabinet Regularly?
[Health-and-Fitness:Medicine] Have you ever wondered about a drug's expiration? Once drugs expire are they harmful and should be thrown away? Find out in this article.
- Migraine Prevention - Strategies That Will Make Your Headaches Disappear
[Health-and-Fitness:Headaches-Migraines] Migraines are common for children and adults. Consider strategies outlined in this article to prevent your migraines.
- Diaper Rash Or Yeast Infection?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Have you ever wondered why your child's diaper rash does not want to go away? Do you know the difference between a diaper rash and yeast infection? Find out in this article the difference and how to prevent either.
- Poison Ivy Rash
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] "Poison Ivy" is an allergic response to poison ivy oil, urushiol. Contact with the oil usually results in an itchy rash, built it can be life threatening.
- Is Obesity Epidemic to Be Blamed on Our Sweet Tooth?
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Americans consume an average of 142 pounds of refined sugar, high-fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners a year. Could that contribute to the obesity epidemic?
- Influenza - How to Treat Flu Symptoms at Home
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] Influenza is the most common disease in the U.S. that can be prevented by vaccination. Yet, 5-20% of the population (about 15-60 million people) come down with this potentially life threatening respiratory illness. Annually, there are approximately 36,00 deaths related to influenza.
- Potty Training Basics
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Potty training is one of the greatest developmental challenges of early childhood. Consider these helpful tips.
- Picky Eaters - How to Enjoy Meals As a Family
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Busy toddlers might not be able to sit through a meal. They may also be afraid to try new foods, or refuse to eat in order to maintain control over their environment. Here are some strategies that might make family meals more enjoyable.
- Your Child's Health - Can You Prevent Cancer in Her Adult Life?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Upon review of scientific evidence, an international panel of cancer experts suggested that cancer might be prevented in many cases by staying lean through diet and exercise. Learn how you can prevent cancer in your child.
- Understanding Picky Eating in Children
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Picky eating is a common problem in toddlers. You may overcome your child's pickiness by implementing these strategies.
- Discipline - Teach Your Child the Concept of "No"
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] A part of healthy discipline is teaching your child her limits, and helping her understand that she is becoming an individual, separate from her mom and dad. A good way to do that is to teach your child the concept of "no" from a very early age.
- Halitosis - How to Fight Bad Breath
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] Have you lost the battle with halitosis or do you know somebody who tries to avoid social interactions in fear of ruining the moment with their bad breath? A little detective work, might uncover a rather simple solution to this potentially embarrassing symptom.
- Sun Exposure in Children
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] We receive the most sun exposure before age 18. Read on to learn how to prevent accumulative effects of sun exposure.
- Your Child's Skin Health
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Skin cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer, and although it can be prevented, an estimated over one million people in the U.S. develop it annually. Read on to learn how to protect your child and yourself from skin cancer.
- Child Athletes
[Recreation-and-Sports] Sports injuries are inevitable in young athletes. Take these steps to prevent them.
- Bone Health in Children and Vitamin D - Why You Need to Drink Your Milk
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Vitamin D plays a major role in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus. Therefore, it's essential for normal growth and development in children, and bone and teeth maintenance in adults. A deficiency of vitamin D may result in rickets for children, and osteomalacia for adults.
- Homemade Baby Food - Healthy From the Start!
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Would you like to earn how to prepare your baby's food at home? Read on to learn the basics.
- Breastfeeding - Helpful Tips
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] You and your newborn are home at last. Hopefully your nurse midwife, obstetrician, or breast feeding consultant answered your questions and concerns about breast feeding before you left the hospital, but it never hurts to have a refresher. Read about these most important things to remember about breast feeding.
- Prevent Bug Bites in Children
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] In the era of the West Nile virus, protection against insect bites is a must. Here are some tips to consider for your next family canoing trip, or an outing to the local park.
- Rickets a Disease of the Past - is Your Child at Risk?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Rickets is a bone disorder primarily caused by a deficiency of vitamin D in the body that leads to softening of bones. Rickets in the United Sates is rare, although vitamin D deficiency seems to be on the rise. Some estimate it to be about 12 percent. Is your child at risk?
- Breast Milk Storage
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Having surplus of breast milk might be stressful to some moms if they do not know how to properly store it for future use. Review these easy tips.
- Protect Your Child From Asthma & Allergies - Safe and Healthy Housecleaning
[Health-and-Fitness:Asthma] Commonly used house cleaners and deodorizers might adversely affect your health, especially if you suffer from allergies or asthma. Read on to learn how to take charge of your health by cleaning your house in a healthy way.
- Temper Tantrums - Where Do They Come From?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Temper Tantrums (TTs) are a toddler's way of expressing anger and frustration or might be a learned behavior. The environment in which your child lives might attribute to his/her frustrations. What is the best approach to temper tantrums? Read on...
- Heat Illness - Learn to Prevent It
[Health-and-Fitness] Strenuous physical activity combined with extreme summer weather may lead to serious heat injuries. Heat illness ranges from mild heat cramps to fatal heat stroke. With repeated exposure to heat, the body acclimatizes. However, it is important to remember that children do not have the same ability to tolerate heat stress as adults, so prevention is very important.
- The Scoop on Infant Poop - What Color Should You Worry About?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] When your baby is born you may wonder what her stooling patter should be or what color of stool to worry about. Read on to get answers.
- How to Teach Your Child Courtesy
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Toddlers provide a plethora of embarrassing moments for parents. It is not uncommon for them to say a bad word or announce that they've farted in front of your friends, or throw a temper tantrum in the middle of the grocery store. It is the parents' job to make their toddlers more civilized. Read on to learn how.
- Language Milestones Birth To 12 Months
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Developing language skills and the growth of cognitive abilities allow children to interact with the surrounding world. Read on to learn about language milestones in children from birth to 12 months of age.
- Understanding Autism - The Basics
[Health-and-Fitness:Autism] Many people are looking for a cause of autism. Recent studies link this neurological dysfunction with genetics. Read on to learn more about this connection and other aspects of autism.
- New MRSA Strain Emerging
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] Do you know how to protect yourself from MRSA? Read on to learn about treatment and prevention of infections with MRSA.
- Breastfeeding & Herbs
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Many lactating mothers may be reaching for herbal products to remedy various health ailments, or to simply try to increase their milk supply. This article talks about safety of herbal products for breastfeeding mothers.
- Practicing Healthy Discipline
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] To help children develop good relationships, parents must implement discipline, a system of instruction. Read on to learn about how to teach your child acceptable behaviors and how to deal with those that you do not approve of.
- Food Allergies Facts
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] True food allergy affects about 2% of the population. It's important to distinguish an allergy from an intolerance to avoid unnecessary food restrictions. Read on to learn symptoms of food allergies.
- Management of Baby Sleep Problems
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Many parents do not like their children to cry themselves to sleep when learning how to fall asleep alone. Read on about another way to manage your child's crying at night.
- Developmental Milestones 18-24 Months
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Have you wondered why your toddler's favorite words are "me" and "mine"? Read this article to learn how to enhance your toddler's development.
- Infant Sleep Problems
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] "She's up crying every 3-4 hours each night," the distraught mother of my 11-month-old patient told me. "How can we remedy this so that our whole family can get a good night's sleep?" Read on to learn how to deal with the most common infant sleep problems.
- Seasonal Depressive Disorder - Winter Blues Basics
[Health-and-Fitness:Depression] Are you among the 10-20% of the U.S. population who experience the winter blues? Many people develop "cabin fever" during winter months when it's cold and gloomy outside, and the days get dark earlier. These are common and normal reactions to the changing seasons. However, if you feel depressed, fatigued, and hopeless, you may have a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or Seasonal Depression.
- Choosing Where To Give Birth
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] As you prepare for birth, one of the decisions that you need to make is where to have your baby. Some women decide to give birth at the hospital or a birthing center, while others opt for home birth. This is a matter of preference and it is the mother's choice on where she wants to have her baby.
- Cough in Children - Treatment of Colds
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Most of the over-the counter cold and cough medications for children were taken off the supermarket shelves. What are parents supposed to use to soothe their children coughs at night?
- Prevent Cavities
[Health-and-Fitness:Dental-Care] A healthy mouth should have a neutral pH (around 7.0). Read on to learn about how food or skipping meals affect our tooth health.
- Eating in the Fast Lane - Make Eating On the Go Healthier
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] My grandfather used to say that modern people live to make a living, and not to make life. In a way, he was right, as we all lead busy lives filled with work and other responsibilities. In most two-parent families, both parents must work to pay the bills, and single parents are up to the challenge even more so. Add to it extracurricular activities of their children, and no wander that fast food becomes a necessity. When dining out though, you can make better choices for your health.
- Calcium: Why Bother?
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] Calcium is crucial for strong bones and teeth. Are you getting enough of it?
- Home Made Baby Food Recipes
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Healthy eating from the start gives strong foundation for healthy development. This article will provide you with sample baby food recipes that you can easily prepare at home.
- Winter Comfort Foods
[Food-and-Drink:Recipes] Why celebrate comfort foods? Why not? At Plugged In Parents, we love a good, hearty bowl of soup that warms the body inside out and a slice of crusty bread followed with a mug of hot cocoa while cozying up on the couch. If you're like us, then you'll love these wintery meal ideas. They're great as leftovers and the ingredients will keep you on budget.
- Breakfast - Your Brain Power
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] We all heard our moms say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. They were right, so do not skip this very important meal! Scientists showed that those who eat a daily breakfast perform better on the job, at school, and in sports.
- Developmental Milestones 12 to 18 Month of Age
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Babies develop at all different rates but here's what to look for from 12 to 18 months of age. At 12 months of age your baby starts to transition into toddler hood. As she becomes more active, her baby fat melts away and she begins to lose her baby features.
- Healthy Weight Loss
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] The beginning of a new year means (for many) a fresh start, new opportunities, and a chance to make things better or "right." We vow to eat less, exercise more, spend more time with loved ones, spend less money, etc. Since weight loss is a popular New Year's resolution, I would like to encourage those who want to lose weight to start making permanent changes in their lifestyles. Since it took time to put on extra pounds, it will take time to lose the excess weight.
- Cold and Cough Medicines Don't Work
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] You're probably wondering why you can't find over-the-counter cold and cough medications for your children lately. You're not alone! Recently the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) voted that over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medications should not be used for children under 6 years of age. This is because there is not enough evidence to prove effectiveness of these medications in young children. Moreover, single-ingredient or combination cold and cough medications do not relieve cold and cough symptoms in children under 6 years.
- Boost Your Immune System This Flu Season
[Health-and-Fitness:Home-Health-Care] With the flu season upon us, all of us should take steps to get our immune systems ready to fend off germs. Boosting your immune system is a very good idea if you want to stay cold- and flu-free. Let's start with the very basics: good sleep, balanced diet, physical activity, and avoidance of tobacco smoke. There is no cure for a viral illness. However, this article reviews 3 potential immune system boosters that may help you in warding off the viruses: zinc, vitamin C, and Echinacea.
- Toy Safety
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Toys are the most popular gifts for children. While selecting an appropriate gift for a child though you must bear in mind that the purpose of children's play is beyond entertainment and safety is of utmost importance.
- Introduction of Solids To Infants- Healthy from the Start
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] When an infant doubles her birth weight, weighs over 13 pounds, lifts and supports her head, may seem to be hungry after 8-10 breast-feedings, or ingests over 40 ounces of formula a day, she may be ready to start eating solid foods. Typically, the readiness to begin eating stage 1 baby foods takes place between 4 and 6 months of age. Always talk to your health care provider before starting solid foods, as she may recommend waiting.
- Good Eating Habits - Start to Teach Your Child Early
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Did you know that experience with food in the first year of life shapes your baby's preference for new foods? Research shows that if your baby is exposed to a new food several times, she is more likely to eat it.
- Cold - Before You Need to See a Doc
[Health-and-Fitness] You have been sick with a cold for a couple of days. Now you started to run a fever. Should you seek medical advice right away or beef up on chicken soup and wait it out?
- Babies and Colic
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If your healthy and well-fed infant experiences intermittent periods of crying and fussiness that last three or more hours and happen on three or more days of the week, your baby has colic. Usually, these periods of fussiness and crying take place in the afternoon or in the evening and are typically manageable by parents by holding, cuddling, or rocking the infant. The good news is that colic disappears by the age of 3-4 months!
- Hand Dominance - Will She Be a Lefty or Righty?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Hand dominance is a term that describes your child's preference to use the right or left hand to perform most tasks, such as holding a spoon or stacking blocks. The hand that is dominant is not necessarily stronger than the other one, your child just prefers to use it to do most things.
- Your Healthy Newborn - First Days at Home
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] So you came home with your baby. Whether it is the first-born or not, it's always an exhilarating experience and an opportunity to learn new things everyday. Your baby probably already had the first Hepatitis B vaccine and the newborn screen at the hospital. Also, he or she already passed the hearing test. Congratulations!
- Prevent Sleep Problems in Children
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Variable sleep-wake cycles in infants depend on the baby's temperament, satisfaction with feedings, and the manner of parental response to awakenings. Exercising a good sleep hygiene from your infant's birth, will help in preventing sleep problems.
- Your Newborn
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Newborns have remarkable sensory capacity right after birth. Get to know your newborn. Read on to learn the basics about your infant's senses.
- Allergies - Home Remedies & More
[Health-and-Fitness:Allergies] Allergy season is just around the corner. Read on to learn basic steps to control your allergies.
- Eczema - What You Need To Know About Dry Skin Care
[Health-and-Fitness:Skin-Care] Winter is here and thus frigid dry weather. By using heat to warm our houses, we decrease relative humidity of our environment consequently drying it even further. Read on to learn the basics of dry skin to prevent itching and inflammation.
- Development Milestones Of Infants - Birth To 12 Months Of Age
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] The first years of baby's development is the time of discovery and bonding for both, parents and children. The intensity of this process slows down with time as children mature. However, children achieve various milestones that are important to acknowledge. Should a delay in achieving these milestones be noticed, a proper evaluation is warranted.
- Staph And MRSA Infections - What You Need To Know
[Health-and-Fitness:Diseases] About 25-30% of people in the U.S. are colonized with Staphylococcus Aureus bacteria, commonly known as staph. Colonized people have the bacteria present on their skin or in the nose, but the microbes do not cause an infection. Staph bacteria are among the most common causes of skin infections, such as impetigo or boils. Those infections are easily treated with antibiotics, either topical or oral, depending on the severity of the infection.
- Jaundice of the Newborn - What Every Parent Needs to Know
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Hyperbilirubinemia, also known as jaundice, is a common condition in newborns, as it is observed in 60% of full-term and 80% pre-term infants. In most cases, jaundice is a benign condition. Nevertheless, symptoms must be recognized and treated appropriately to prevent the neurological toxicity called kernicterus.
- Overweight Epidemic - Are We There Yet?
[Health-and-Fitness:Obesity] Since the mid-seventies, the prevalence of overweight and obesity in the United States has increased sharply for both adults and children. Data from two NHANES surveys show that among adults aged 20-74 years the prevalence of obesity increased from 15.0% (in the 1976-1980 survey) to 32.9% (CDC, 2005). Between 25% and 30% of young children and between 18% and 25% of adolescents in the U.S. are overweight.
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