The Importance of Hand Washing
January 26, 2017
- Washing hands is one of the simplest ways to prevent illness.
- Teaching kids when to wash is as important as teaching them how to wash.
- Try the glitter game to teach small kids about how germs spread.
Do run in the house
January 16, 2017
- Children and adolescents need at least one hour of exercise daily.
- Foul weather shouldn’t prevent children from being physically active.
- With creative play ideas, you can help them hit that target.
Teaching parents how to cope with a child’s anxiety
January 12, 2017
- Effectively managing your own emotions will make it easier to respond to your child's anxiety.
- Things like coping skills, mindfulness, support systems, and planning ahead can take a lot of the stress out of your life.
- Remember not to take your child's behavior or anxiety personally.
One Important Thing to Look for in a Pediatrician
December 19, 2016
- Report shows learning about child development and health has a measurable effect on outcomes.
- Pediatricians are children's health experts that want to educate parents.
- Well-child visits are an opportunity for parents to get information and strategies they'll soon need.
Busy Morning Breakfast Bars
November 7, 2016
Article at a glance:
- Mornings can be a hectic time for parents, but skipping breakfast should never be an option.
- These make-ahead cereal bars feature whole grains blended with protein-packed mix-ins.
- This recipe can easily be tweaked for variety week after week.
The Many Shades of Pinkeye
October 31, 2016
Article at a glance:
- Pinkeye is usually not serious and requires little intervention except keeping the area comfortable and clean.
- Antibiotics are not necessary—or even effective— for most cases.
- Help prevent pinkeye spreading by practicing good hand hygiene and sanitizing objects that come into frequent contact with hands and faces.
How to treat constipation
October 24, 2016
Article at a Glance
- Common causes of constipation include changes in diet, changes in schedule, and potty training.
- If your child has not had a bowel movement in three days or if your child is experiencing pain during bowel movements, you should be concerned about constipation.
- You can treat mild constipation at home by changes to your child’s diet and helping your child develop a healthy bowel pattern.
When coughs don’t need antibiotics
October 10, 2016
Article at a Glance
- Most coughs are caused by a viral infection from influenza, croup, or a cold.
- The average cough lasts 18 days, but it is not uncommon for coughs to last up to 3 weeks.
- If your child has a chronic cough, it might be allergies, asthma, or reflux.
Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause behavioral problems
October 3, 2016
Article at a Glance
- Exposure to secondhand smoke made it 50 percent more likely that children would develop neurobehavioral disorders like ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavior disorders.
- Children’s bodies develop rapidly, putting them at a higher risk for adverse side effects.
- Parents are in an excellent position to help protect their children from secondhand smoke.
How to feed a teenage boy without breaking the bank
September 6, 2016
Article at-a-glance
- Provide your teen with healthy choices, but don’t nag or lecture.
- Prepare healthy snacks ahead of time to make them easy to grab.
- Preparing a well-thought-out grocery list will help discourage unhealthy and expensive impulse buys.
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