Positional Plagiocephaly Prevention and Treatment
Positional plagiocephaly can cause your child's head to be flat and can often be prevented and treated by helping your child spend less time in the same position on his back. Vaccine Exemptions
Learn about the dangers of not getting your kids vaccinated and why you should be concerned that new vaccine exemption laws may put all of our kids at risk of getting vaccine preventable diseases. Swim Lessons for Kids
When can I start swim lessons? Learn how to teach your child to enjoy the water and become safe around the water. Why Aren't My Kids Getting Better?
Review the reasons for why your child may not be getting better, including not taking his medicines, having a wrong diagnosis, having medication side effects or interactions, or just not giving it enough time. Child Tax Credit
Learn about the new tax laws and Child Tax Credit, which will mean an extra $400 this summer for parents who are eligible taxpayers. Adderall and Adderall XR for ADHD
Adderall and Adderall XR are commonly used stimulants for the treatment of ADHD in children. Strattera for ADHD in the Summer
Should your continue your child's ADHD medicine during the summer when he is out of school? Kids and Dog Bites
Learn how to prevent your kids from being bitten by a dog, including not leaving them alone around a dog and other basic safety measures. Buckle Up America Week
As part of Buckle Up America Week, which runs from May 19-26, law enforcement agencies in your community will make a special effort to see that adults and teenagers wear their seat belts and that young children are properly secured in child safety and booster seats. Kids and Food Allergies
Review these commonly asked questions about children with food allergies, including how to interpret allergy tests and how to prevent and avoid food allergies. Stuttering in Children
Many toddlers and preschool age children stutter as they are learning to talk, and although many parents worry about it, most of these children will outgrow the stuttering and will have normal speech as they get older. Learn what to do if your child stutters. Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome is a condition that causes regular episodes of nausea and vomiting every few weeks or months and is thought to be similar to migraine headaches. Younger Infants Child Development
Review the child development of younger infants, toddlers and preschool age children, including their physcial, mental and social developmental milestones. Children and SARS
Are your children at risk of getting SARS, which has caused a global health warning and warnings against traveling to high risk areas of the world? Management of Myelomeningocele Study
Description of a large study to determine whether a new surgery to correct spina bifida in the womb is safer and more effective than the traditional surgery to correct the disorder. Insect Repellents with DEET for Kids
Answers to your questions about the use of insect repellents with DEET on your kids to protect them from mosquitoes and other insects. Vitamin D Supplements for Kids
Vitamin D is now again being recommended for infants who are exclusively breastfed or who aren't drinking enough infant formula or milk. National Infant Immunization Week
Review why vaccination is one of the most important ways a parent can protect their child's health. HIPAA Guide for Parents and Patients
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and its Privacy Rule can help protect your health information. How to Report Child Abuse
If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, you should call your local Child Protective Services (CPS) agency or the CPS agency in the State in which the abuse occurred. Osgood-Schlatter Disease and Knee Pain
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in active teenagers, causing a tender bump just below a child's knee cap. Night Terrors
Night terrors are common in younger children, who may 'wake' up screaming and crying and are inconsolable as you try to comfort them. Kids Diabetes Alert
We often think of overweight adults as being at risk for having diabetes, but it is now know that many overweight teens are at risk for diabetes too. Learn to recognize the risk factors of diabetes in your kids. | 
