MONDAY, March 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A growing number of U.S. kids are ending up in the intensive care unit after overdosing on prescription painkillers or other opioids, a new study finds. Researchers found that between 2004 and 2015, the number of children and teens admitted to a pediatricContinue Reading
FRIDAY, March 2, 2018 (HealthDay News) — High school is a major milestone in a teen’s life. And, while kids want their independence, it’s important to stay involved at this crucial juncture, say experts from the University of Pittsburgh. The reason: good parenting has academic, behavioral and emotional benefits forContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Teens who develop a negative body image and act on those feelings may wind up stunting their social, physical and mental growth, the U.S. Office on Women’s Health says. Parents can promote a positive body image among their teens, foremost, by being positive role models, the agencyContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Teaching kids about telling the truth is a critical life lesson. And your approach can determine how motivated your kids are to be honest. Younger children are more likely to tell the truth because they want to please you; older ones understand thatContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — Parents and caregivers can pass cavity-causing bacteria to babies through saliva, by sharing foods and spoons. Or tooth decay can develop when an infant’s teeth and gums are exposed to any liquid or food other than water for long periods, including when a baby is repeatedly putContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Despite some promising reports in recent years, it seems the U.S. childhood obesity problem is not turning a corner. That’s the finding of a study published online Feb. 26 in Pediatrics showing that hopes of a turnaround may have been premature. Over theContinue Reading
MONDAY, Feb. 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Are you frustrated with the way your toddler’s toilet training is going? First, keep in mind that the average age for potty training is between 2 and 3 years old. While there’s no link between how young toddlers master the toilet and theirContinue Reading
SATURDAY, Feb. 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Your children may already be looking forward to summer camp. But when it comes to kids with asthma or allergies, parents need to take extra steps in planning their outdoor experience. “Kids with allergies and asthma need an extra layer of preparation toContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A baby’s nutritional balance during the first 1,000 days of life is critical to lifelong mental health and development, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Sufficient amounts of key minerals, vitamins, proteins and certain fats during the infant and toddler years is key to avoiding permanent lossContinue Reading
(HealthDay News) — A young person’s decision to drink alcohol may be related to the stress of trying to fit in with a particular crowd, the desire to get good grades or adjusting to a new school. Keeping open lines of communication with your child or teen may help preventContinue Reading