12/29/03 - Parenting Resolutions
We often hear of New Year's Resolutions for people to start exercising more, eat healthier, stop smoking, etc., but this year, how about adding some resolutions to help make you a more effective parent?

12/28/03 - Symptoms of Sleep Apnea
Childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is common in children who have symptoms of loud snoring, trouble sleeping and behavior problems during the day. Learn to recognize OSA and its common treatments.

12/17/03 - Flu and Flu Shot Quiz
Are you ready for this year's flu season? Take our Flu and Flu Shot Quiz to see if you know everything you should to keep your family safe from the flu.

12/15/03 - FluMist Q and A
Questions and answers about FluMist, the nasal spray flu vaccine.

12/14/03 - Flu Shot Poll
Did your kids get a flu vaccine this year (2003/2004)?

12/13/03 - Alternatives to the Flu Shot
With the current shortage of flu shots, these tips can help you find an alternative to the flu shot and still not get sick.

12/09/03 - Find a Flu Shot
Looking for a flu shot? The current reports that most available flu vaccine supplies have now been distributed to doctors, clinics, health departments and other providers, has left people wondering if they will still be able to get a flu shot this year. Here are some sources where you might be able to find a flu shot for your family.

12/06/03 - Avoid Geting Sick from the Flu
The current flu season is living up to predictions, becoming one of the worst in recent years. In addition to an early start, widespread cases across the United States, a strain of flu going around that was not included in this year's vaccine, and multiple cases of children dying from flu, there is now a report that the two major vaccine manufacturers are already out of flu shots.

11/29/03 - Holliday Shopping Warning
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Chairman Hal Stratton recently warned holiday season gift buyers to be on the lookout for recently recalled toys and children's products that pose serious safety threats to youngsters.

11/23/03 - Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Tips to keep your family safe on Thanksgiving.

11/17/03 - What's Your Diagnosis
What's your diagnosis for a three week old with projectile vomiting, weight loss and decreased urine output.

11/14/03 - Girls with ADHD
Girls with ADHD often just have problems paying attention and are usually not as hyperactive and disruptive as boys with ADHD, which can lead to underdiagnosis and undertreatment.

11/10/03 - Gesell Figures and Child Development
Gesell figures are shapes that your kids can draw and which can help you assess their development. Review your toddlers development by observing how well they can scribble and draw.

11/08/03 - Ideal Body Weight Calculator
Parents often wonder if their children are overweight, underweight or just right. Using our ideal body weight calculator, you can figure out if your child is at an appropriate weight for his or her height. The ideal body weight calculator also works for adults!

11/01/03 - Syrup of Ipecac Poll
New recommendations from the AAP advise that parents should no longer use syrup of ipecac 'routinely as a poison treatment intervention in the home' and that parents should 'safely dispose of the syrup of ipecac currently in their homes.' Did you have or ever use syrup of ipecac?

11/01/03 - Flu Update
An update on the 2003-2004 flu season, which has already begun in many parts of the US.

11/01/03 - November Health Awareness
November 2003 health observances promoting awareness of diabetes, diabetic eye disease, alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, hospice, bone marrow donation, smoking cessation, adoption, and gerd.

10/31/03 - Safety for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
Stay safe on Halloween.

10/26/03 - Growth Chart Percentiles Calculator for Older Children
See where your child from 2 to 20 years is on the US Growth Charts.

10/26/03 - Daylight Savings Time
What are you going to do with your 'extra' hour? One good thought is to use it to test all of your smoke detectors and change their batteries.

10/22/03 - Growth Chart Percentiles Calculator for Young Children
See where your child from birth to age 3 is on the US Growth Charts.

10/20/03 - Lead Poisoning Prevention
October 19-25 is National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, and it is a good time to consider whether or not your kids are at risk for lead poisoning and what you can do about it.

10/13/03 - School Lunches
National School Lunch Week, October 13-17, is a good time to think about how healthy your child's school lunch is.

10/09/03 - National Depression Screening Day
National Depression Screening Day is designed to call attention to the illness of depression on a national level, educate the public about its symptoms and effective treatments, offer individuals the opportunity to be screened for depression, and connect those in need of treatment to the mental health care system

10/04/03 - Fire Prevention Week
Learn to keep your family safe in a fire, the second leading cause of accidental death in the home.

10/01/03 - October Health Awareness
October 2003 health observances promoting awareness of battery safety, celiac sprue, domestic violence, family health, health literacy, brain injuries, breast cancer, dental hygeine, sexuality education, lupus, spina bifida, Rett Syndrome, SIDS, mental illness, fire prevention, depression, adult immunizations, radon, lead poisoning, health education, and the National Red Ribbon Celebration to keep kids off drugs.

09/26/03 - Flu Update
Get the lastest updates on this years flu season and learn to protect your child from the flu.

09/24/03 - Parenting a Child with ADHD
Review what one parent went through in getting his child diagnosed and treated for ADHD.

09/21/03 - Books to Help Overweight Kids
Obesity is a growing epidemic among our children. I have put together a collection of the best books for parents to help their overweight kids learn about healthy nutrition and exercise and reach a more healthy weight.

09/14/03 - West Nile Virus Update
Are your children at risk from the West Nile Virus? Learn about the signs and symptoms of West Nile Virus infections and how to protect your children.

09/13/03 - Baby Names Finder
Find baby names from our list of the most popular names of 2002 for your baby girl or boy.

09/07/03 - Head Lice
Learn more about preventing and treating head lice during September, which is Head Lice Prevention Month.

09/07/03 - Homework Help for Parents
Review the positive and negative effects that homework can have on your child, how much homework they should get, and how parents can help their kids with their homework.

09/01/03 - September Health Awareness
September health observances promoting awareness of baby safety, eye safety, head lice prevention, food safety and cholesterol education, sickle cell anemia, childhood cancer and Family Health and Fitness Days.

08/27/03 - Teen Health Fact or Fiction?
A 17 year old near Denver was recently struck by lightning and doctors believe that his tongue ring/piercing acted as a lightning rod. What do you think? Is this story of a Tongue Piercing Lightning Rod a teen health: Fact or Fiction?

08/20/03 - Fast Food Nutrition Facts Calculator
Our Fast Food Nutrition Facts Calculator will help you make better choices when you and your kids eat at fast food restaurants.

08/13/03 - Who's to blame for Childhood Obesity?
Obesity in kids is a new epidemic. Who's to blame? Fast food? TV? Soft Drinks? Snacks? Video Games? You?

08/07/03 - Preventing Childhood Obesity Recommendations
Read about the AAPs new policy statement on the prevention of childhood obesity.

07/26/03 - Kids with Learning Disabilities
Review how to get help from your Pediatrician when your child is struggling in school.

07/23/03 - ADHD Controversies
Review the latest controversies surrounding ADHD, and the new medication Strattera.

07/19/03 - Group B Strep Infections
Learn about group B strep infections, which are the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns.

07/15/03 - Positional Plagiocephaly
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.

07/4/03 - 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.

06/28/03 - Children's Swimming Lessons
When can I start swim lessons? Learn how to teach your child to enjoy the water and become safe around the water.

06/21/03 - Summer Safety Quiz
A quiz to test your knowledge of summer safety, including using sunscreen and insect repellents safely, and learning about water and fireworks safety.

06/14/03 - FluMist
FluMist, a nasal spray flu vaccine, is an alternative to flu shots in healthy people who want to avoid getting sick with influenza but don't want a shot.

06/7/03 - 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.

06/7/03 - 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.

05/25/03 - Are your kids at risk from the West Nile Virus?
The West Nile virus has been spreading westward across the United States, causing infections in some people who are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Are your children at risk?

05/25/03 - Strattera for ADHD in the Summer
Should your continue your child's ADHD medicine during the summer when he is out of school?

05/17/03 - Kids and Dog Bites
Observe Dog Bite Prevention Week by learning more about the treatment and prevention of dog bites. Which dogs bite? How do you keep your kids safe around a dog? What do you do if your child is bitten by a dog?

05/17/03 - 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.

05/10/03 - 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.

05/10/03 - Stuttering
Observe National Stuttering Awareness Week by learning more about children who stutter.

05/03/03 - Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome
Have the recommendations on the use of insect repellents with DEET on kids changed? How do I protect my kids from getting bit by mosquitos and keep them safe?

05/03/03 - Child Development
Review the child development of younger infants, toddlers and preschool age children, including their physcial, mental and social developmental milestones.

04/26/03 - Kids 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?

04/19/03 - Insect Repellents with DEET for Kids
Have the recommendations on the use of insect repellents with DEET on kids changed? How do I protect my kids from getting bit by mosquitos and keep them safe?

04/19/03 - First Aid for Children Quiz
Parents are often in a panic when their kids get hurt. Take our First Aid for Children Quiz to see if you are ready for common childhood injuries, like burns, cuts, bites, etc.

04/13/03 - 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.

04/13/03 - National Infant Immunization Week
Review why vaccination is one of the most important ways a parent can protect their child's health.

04/13/03 - HIPAA Guide for Parents and Patients
HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and its Privacy Rule can help protect your health information.

General Pediatric Quiz
A quiz to test your knowledge of general pediatrics, including common problems, infections, parenting problems. See if you are ready to be faced with these childhood problems.

03/30/03 - Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common cause of knee pain in active teenagers, causing a tender bump just below a child's knee cap.

03/26/03 - Sleep Apnea Symptoms
Childhood obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is common in children who have symptoms of loud snoring, trouble sleeping and behavior problems during the day. Learn to recognize OSA and its common treatments.

03/26/03 - 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.

03/22/03 - 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.

03/22/03 - Allergy Treatments for Children
Allergies are common in children, and fortunately, there are many good treatments that can help you control your child's allergy symtoms.

03/19/03 - Should we try Strattera?
Question of the Week. My 8 year old with ADD isn't doing well. He takes 18mg of Concerta, but it isn't controlling his symptoms. On higher doses, he can't sleep, and he lost 5 pounds on Adderall XR. Would Strattera be a good medicine for him?

03/15/03 - Prevent Poisonings of Children
Tips to prevent poisonings of children, including using child-resistant packaging and keeping medicines and chemicals locked up and out of reach.

03/08/03 - Pediatric Patient Safety
Learn how to keep your children safe and health and avoid medical errors when they are sick.

03/08/03 - Infant Nutrition Quiz
Your infant's nutrition is important for their overall growth and development and to help them reach their full potential. Do your children eat a health and nutritious diet? Take our nutrition quiz to find out if you know as much about nutrition for your infant as you should.

03/01/03 - Do Babies Have Sinuses?
Question of the Week. My 5 month old was just diagnosed with a sinus infection and put on antibiotics, but my friends all tell me that my baby doesn't even have sinuses yet. Does she?

02/22/03 - Eating Disorder Awareness
Eating disorders are common in teens. Learn to spot the warning signs that your child might have anorexia or bulimia and how to get help.

02/22/03 - Pro Anorexia and Pro Bulimia Information
Learn to recognize if your child is visiting pro ana or pro mia websites that encourage, support and teach others how to have and hide an eating disorder.

02/15/03 - Dental Health Quiz
Take our dental health and hygeine quiz to see if you know how to keep your kids teeth clean and healthy.

02/15/03 - Give Kids a Smile Day
Give Kids a Smile Day is a special event that provides free dental health to low-income children and educates kids about dental health and hygeine.

02/08/03 - Car Seat Safety Quiz
Take our car seat safety quiz to see if your children are safe when riding in a car.

02/02/03 - ADHD Symptom Checklist
Does your child have ADHD? Use our symptom checklist to see if your child has symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

02/01/03 - Helping Kids Cope with Tragedies
A tragic event, like the loss of the shuttle Columbia, is difficult for everyone. Learn how to help your children cope with this tragedy.

01/25/03 - Overweight Children - Prevention and Treatment
Learn how to prevent your child from becoming overweight and help him reach a more healthy weight. With a healthy weight calculator.

01/11/03 - 2003 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Read about the 2003 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule which was recently approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

01/04/03 - Prozac for Kids
I noticed that the FDA just approved treating kids with Prozac. I am a bit surprised, as my child is taking Prozac already. Why was he prescribed a medicine that wasn't FDA approved to be used in children?

01/04/03 - Having a Healthy Pregnancy
In recognition of National Birth Defects Prevention Month, tips for preventing birth defects and having a healthy pregnancy.