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10/10/04 - This Year's Flu Season Snafu
Review the reason for this year's flu shot shortage and what you can do about it to make sure you get a flu vaccine if you or your child is in a high risk or priority group.
10/05/04 - Flu Season Update
Unfortunately, it looks like we may encounter the shortages that we had last year, and there are some other factors that may make it difficult for you to get your kids a flu shot. The announcement that Chiron Corporation, one of the big manufacturers of flu vaccine, would not be able to distribute any of its flu vaccine, has cut in half the amount of flu vaccine available in the United States. Learn more about the new flu vaccine recommendations.
10/03/04 - Symptoms of Growing Pains
Question of the Week Review the symptoms of growing pains and other causes of leg pain in young children.
9/26/04 - Breakfast at School
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but how much time should kids be given to eat their breakfast?
9/23/04 - Pica
Learn more about pica, an eating disorder in which children eat non-food substances, like rocks, paper, and cardboard.
9/20/04 - Breastfeeding and Constipation
Question of the Week Review a 'problem' of a breastfed infant who is only having bowel movements every five or six days.
9/10/04 - Ragweed and Fall Allergies
According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Ragweed Season started on August 15th. That means that your child who suffers from fall allergies has likely already started having symptoms, like a runny nose, sneezing, congestion, and itchy, watery eyes.
8/31/04 - Diabetes Screening Quiz
Does your child have any symptoms of diabetes? Try our symptoms of diabetes screening quiz.
8/29/04 - Pictures of Infections
We are at the end of National Immunization Awareness Month. It is a good time to remember just how serious some of these illnesses are that vaccines prevent by viewing pictures of common vaccine preventable infections, like diphtheria, hib, mumps, measles, and chickenpox.
8/25/04 - Medical Symptom Checker
A medical symptom checker to help you figure out what is wrong with your child. Common symptoms that you can review include ear pain, fever, diarrhea, cough, wheezing, etc.
8/24/04 - First Aid Techniques
Learn more about common first aid techniques so that you are prepared for an emergency.
8/12/04 - Back Talk
Get a behavior makeover for your child's back talk and stop the sass and fresh lip.
8/10/04 - Referrals to Specialists
Learn about the types of specialists that are available to treat your child when he needs extra care.
8/8/04 - Lead Paint
In lead poisoning questionnaires, they always list as risk factors for a child having lead poisoning as living or spending a lot of time in a home built before 1950 or if it was built before 1978 and is being remodeled. Why the differences? If I live in a home built before 1978 and it isn't being remodeled, are my kids at risk for lead poisoning?
8/4/04 - Contact Lenses
Question of the Week My nine year old doesn't want to wear her glasses and is already asking to have contact lenses like her older sister. At what age can kids start wearing contact lenses?
7/31/04 - Toddler Parenting Issues
Learn more aobut common toddler parenting issues, including picky eaters, safety, temper tantrums, speech delays, and potty training.
7/24/04 - Car Seat Inspector
Our Car Seat Inspector can help you choose a car seat and make sure that your child is riding safely in the car. Are you using the right car seat? Is it in the right position? It will also help you choose a new seat before you go shopping.
7/21/04 - Obesity Risk Factors
Learn about some of the risk factors that can lead to your child becoming overweight, so that you can look for, identify and change the behaviors that can lead to obesity in kids.
7/13/04 - Summer Safety Quiz
Are you having a good summer? Make sure your kids are safe and take this quiz to test your knowledge of summer safety, including using sunscreen, insect repellents, water and fireworks safety.
7/5/04 - Supplemental Newborn Screening
Review the issue of whether or not you should order a supplemental newborn screening test for your baby.
6/27/04 - Staph Infections and MRSA
Learn to identify and treat common skin infections caused by the staph bacteria, including impetigo, boils, and abscesses.
6/26/04 - Thrush
Thrush is a common infection that causes white patches inside a child's mouth. Learn about treating and preventing this common yeast infection.
6/24/04 - Are Baby Walkers Safe?
Mobile baby walkers, although fun for babies, can put your child at big risk of getting injured. Do you use one? Should they be banned? Review this important issue.
6/19/04 - Cord Blood Banking
Expecting parents are faced with a lot of important decisions before their baby is born. These include the basics, such as what to name the baby, which Pediatrician to go to, breastfeeding vs. formula feeding, etc. And more and more, they are having to consider the issue of whether or not to bank their baby's umbilical cord blood. Review the issue of whether or not you should bank your baby's umbilical cord blood in a private bank, such as Viacord or Cord Blood Registry.
6/17/04 - Ages and Stages
Our Ages and Stages series of articles will help you keep up with medical and parenting advice as your child gets older. Enter your child's date of birth and the page will be updated every time you come back!
6/12/04 - Tylenol Dosage Calculator
Do you have a hard time figuring out the right dose of Tylenol for your child? Our Tylenol Dosage Calculator can help you to give your child an accurate dose to prevent underdosing and overdosing your child on Tylenol.
6/6/04 - Allowance Magic
Read our review of Allowance Magic, a great book if you want to help your kids learn the true value of money and the importance of having savings, following a budget, and not throwing away money on things that they don't really need.
6/2/04 - Most Popular Names of 2003
The Social Security Administration recently updated their list of popular baby names to include the top 1000 names of 2003. Not surprisingly, Jacob is still ranked number 1, as it has since 1998. And Emily is still the most popular name for girls, for the 8th year in a row. See the top 10 baby names for girls and boys in 2003 or see how your own name or your kids' names rank.
5/26/04 - Summer Safety Primer
Learn to help you keep your kids safe and healthy this summer by reviewing our Summer Safety Primer and then take our Summer Safety Quiz to see if you're ready.
5/22/04 - Stranger Danger Quiz
Most parents warn their kids to 'not talk to strangers'. Unfortunately, that may not be enough, as many children have a hard time identifying who a stranger really is. Take our Stranger Danger Quiz to see if your child knows who the strangers are.
5/16/04 - Safe Traveling with your Infant and Toddler
We are taking a trip soon to visit family and don't want to take a lot of supplies, like a crib or high chair. Can we use a playpen and hook-on chair as an alternative for our 15 month old?
5/12/04 - Ten Tips for Safe Bike Riding
Avoid biking injuries by reviewing our ten tips that you should teach your children to encourage safe bike riding.
5/9/04 - Changing to Strattera
Information about changing to Strattera, either during the school year or summer time, and making Strattera work to control your child's ADHD symptoms and minimize side effects.
5/5/04 - Eczema Treatments
Learn about preventing and treating your child's eczema, to help get this itchy rash under better control.
4/28/04 - Kids Allowance Calculator
A regular allowance is a good way to teach your child about money. This calculator will help you figure out an appropriate allowance for your child. It uses Consumer Price Index historical data to help you compare your child's allowance to the amount that you got when you were a kid! How much allowance should your kids get?
4/17/04 - The Tooth Fairy and Losing a First Baby Tooth
My son is six years old and hasn't lost his first tooth yet. He is anxious for the tooth fairy to come and we are both wondering what the going rate now is for a first baby tooth. Will he lose a tooth soon?
4/11/04 - Spring Health Issues
Spring time is now here. For most children, this means more outdoor activities (swimming, camping, bike riding, etc.). For all parents, this means being extra vigilant to keep your child safe and healthy. Learn about spring allergies, water and sun safety and using insect repellents safely.
4/10/04 - Seasonal Allergy Screening Quiz
Do your kids have symptoms of seasonal allergies? Take our Seasonal Allergy Screening Quiz to see if your kids have symptoms of seasonal allergies, including a runny nose, water eyes, and sneezing.
3/22/04 - National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week
Help observe Inhalant Awareness Week by taking this inhalant abuse screening quiz to help see if your kids are abusing inhalants, like glue, correction fluid, spray paint, and other household items. Remember that this is a common problem among teens and younger school age children, so it is important to learn more about recognizing and preventing the abuse of inhalants.
3/16/04 - Fish and Mercury Warnings
The latest advisory includes the latest warnings about eating fish with high levels of mercury, including shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish. However, they expand the warnings to include other types of fish, including tuna, which may be a popular part of your child's diet.
3/6/04 - Portion Sizes and the Obesity Epidemic
Can downsizing our meals lead to fewer supersized kids? Learn how to control your child's portion sizes so that they don't overeat and become overweight.
3/1/04 - Food Allergy Screening Quiz
According to the FDA, about 1.5 percent of adults and up to 6 percent of children younger than 3 years in the United States, about 4 million people, have a true food allergy. Do your kids have symptoms of food allergies? Take our Food Allergy Screening Quiz to find out.
2/15/04 - Are your kids using drugs?
Unfortunately, drug use by teenagers is common. Take our drug abuse screening quiz to see if your child has any of the warning signs that might indicate that he or she is using drugs.
2/14/04 - Teen Depression Research Study
See if your child qualifies to participate in a study of depression in adolescents who do not respond to common treatments for depression.
2/6/04 - Kids' TV Show Parenting Quiz
Had enough reading about the bird flu, childhood obesity, and depression? Have some fun and take our Kids' TV Show Parenting Quiz! Do you know the characters in your children's television shows? Test your knowledge of children's TV shows with our quiz.
2/4/04 - Antidepressants and Suicide Risk in Kids
Does taking antidepressants, such as Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa, Paxil CR, Effexor, Remeron, and Serzone, increase a child's risk of committing suicide? The FDA is investigating this important topic.
1/28/04 - Quick Weight Loss Tips for Overweight Kids
What would most help your kids lose weight? The South Beach Diet? The Atkins Diet? A miracle drug? More exercise at school?
1/26/04 - Newborns and Group B Strep Infections
Learn about group B strep infections, which are the most common cause of life-threatening infections in newborns.
1/24/04 - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
I am sorry to say that I drank quite a bit of alcohol during my pregnancy. Although I don't drink anymore, I am worried about how it might have affected my son. What can I look for to see if he might have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome?
1/14/04 - Measles Outbreak and the Importance of Vaccines
View the 2004 recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule.
1/7/04 - 2004 Immunization Schedule
View the 2004 recommended childhood and adolescent immunization schedule.
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.
12/31/02 - 2002 Pediatrics
Read about Pediatric advances in 2002, such as the use of infant formulas with DHA and ARA, thimerosal free vaccines, combination vaccines, and new medications for ADHD.
12/22/02 - Super Vaccines
Pediarix is a new 'super' vaccine that combines three immunizations into one, meaning your kids will need to get fewer shots.
12/15/02 - Flu Update
Flu season has definitely begun, and judging by early reports, this may be the worst season in recent years. Learn to protect your child from the flu.
12/09/02 - OTC Claritin for Allergies
My daughter has allergies. Will it be a good thing for us that Claritin is going to be available over-the-counter without a doctor's prescription?
11/27/02 - New ADHD Medication
Strattera is a new nonstimulant medication that has been approved for the treatment of ADHD in children and adults.
11/17/02 - Kids and Second Hand Smoke
Most people understand the negative effects that smoking can have on their own health, including an increased risk of heart attacks and lung cancer, but they often still need some extra motivation to quit smoking. Understanding the effects of second hand smoke on our kids may help you give up smoking.
11/11/02 - School Performance Problems
Review what to do when your child is having problems at school, including seeing your Pediatrician and getting an evaluation for learning disabilities, ADHD or other medical problems that might be affecting his ability to learn.
11/01/02 - November Health Awareness
November 2002 health observances promoting awareness of diabetes, diabetic eye disease, alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, hospice, bone marrow donation, smoking cessation, adoption, and GERD.
10/31/02 - Halloween Safety
Most people think of Halloween as a time for fun and treats. However, roughly four times as many children aged 5-14 are killed while walking on Halloween evening compared with other evenings of the year. Many Halloween-related injuries can be prevented if parents closely supervise school-aged children during trick-or-treat activities.
10/27/02 - Cord Blood Banking
Review the pros and cons of umbilical cord blood banking to store your baby's stem cells.
10/20/02 - Lead Poisoning Prevention
Our house is about 15 years old and I know that living in an older house is a risk factor for lead poisoning. What do I have to do to protect my children from being poisoned with lead?
10/13/02 - Adult Immunization Awareness
Parents are often very aware of what shots their kids need, but adult immunization awareness is not thought to be very important by most people, including some doctors. What shots do adults need?
10/06/02 - Screening Children for Depression
Reviewing the risk factors and common symptoms of depression can help you to recognize if your child is depressed, so you can intervene early and get him help.
09/30/02 - Flu Shots for Children
A flu shot can help prevent your children from getting influenza, and is especially recommonded if they have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma or diabetes, or are around someone else that is high risk. Do your kids need a flu shot?
09/23/02 - Walk to School Day
Observe Walk to School Day and help promote your children's health and safety.
09/17/02 - RSV Prevention
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are common in children, leading to coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing. Synagis is an injection given monthly to high risk infants, especially premature babies with chronic lung disease to prevent them from getting RSV. Learn how to prevent your child from getting this common infection.
09/09/02 - Pertussis Fact Sheet
Pertussis or whooping cough has been increasing in recent years. Learn how to recognize and protect your child against this vaccine preventable illness.
09/02/02 - Backpacks and Back Pain
Is carrying heavy backpack to school causing health problems for your kids? It might if they are carrying more than 10-20% of their body weight in their backpack.
08/24/02 - Pediatric Freebies
Learn how to get free stuff and coupons from your Pediatrician, including formula, antibiotics, allergy and asthma medications and other drugs for your children.
08/17/02 - New Pediatric Asthma Guidelines
Updated guidelines for the diagnosis and managment of asthma with up-to-date recommendations on medications, monitoring and prevention of asthma.
08/11/02 - Preventing Kids' Sport's Injuries and Deaths
Your kids can stay healthy and avoid injuries when playing sports by wearing protective equipment, avoiding heat stroke, and recognizing risk factors for sudden death.
08/04/02 - 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?
07/20/02 - Back to School Resource Center
Get your kids ready to go back to school.
07/13/02 - Body Mass Index Calculator
Are your kids over or underweight? Using our body mass index calculator, you can figure out if your child is at an appropriate weight for his or her height. The BMI calculator also works for adults!
06/26/02 - Kid's Height Predictor
Parents often have questions about how tall their kids will be. To predict your child's future height based on his genetic potential (which is based on his parent's midparental height), fill in the following form with the height of each of the child's birth parents.
06/19/02 - Summer Safety Tips
For many people, summer means fun in the sun. The kids are out of school, adults are on vacation and it's time for outdoor activities like riding bikes and hosting barbecues. However, summer also is the time of year kids are most likely to be injured.
06/12/02 - Asthma in Children
Asthma is a serious and potentially life threatening illness that affects many children. Learn the basics about asthma to help control and prevent your child's asthma attacks.
06/05/02 - June Health Awareness
June 2002 health observances promoting awareness of fireworks safety, aphasia, scleroderma, vision research, cancer survivors, occupational safety, headaches, men's health, deaf and blind awareness week, and eye safety week.
05/29/02 - How Safe Is Safe?
Can your child be too safe? Remember that the more chances you take, such as by not using a car seat, having a gun that is loaded and unlocked in the house, or not having a smoke detector, the more likely your child is to be injured or killed by an accident.
05/22/02 - Do's and Dont's at your Pediatrician's Office
What you should and shouldn't do when you see your Pediatrician.
05/15/02 - DHA and ARA
In addition to DHA and ARA supplemented baby formula, you can now also feed your infant baby food with DHA and ARA. Do your children need these supplements?
05/08/02 - Understanding Growth Charts
Growth charts are an important way to monitor your child's growth. This guide should provide you with all of the information you need to use the growth charts to follow how well your child is growing.
05/01/02 - May Health Awareness
May 2002 health observances promoting awareness of asthma and allergies, better hearing and speech, better sleep, hepatitis, huntington's disease, lyme disease, arthritis, digestive diseases, high blood pressure, melanoma and skin cancer detection, mental health, neurofibromatosis, osteoporosis, stroke, teen pregnancy prevention, trauma, older americans, tuberous sclerosis, anxiety disorders, food allergy, safe kids, suicide awareness, childhood depression, birth defects, and running and fitness.
04/24/02 - Recall Round-Up
It's time for spring cleaning, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging Americans to join its "recall round-up" of 12 hazardous products still found in millions of homes. Spring clean your house of deadly products.
04/17/02 - Snoring and Children
How do you know if your child is just a normal snorer or if he has obstructive sleep apnea? When is snoring a problem?
04/10/02 - New Treatment for Diarrhea
A recent report states that Lactobacillus is a safe and effective treatment for children with diarrhea. Learn more about this new treatment for a very common childhood problem.
04/03/02 - April Health Awareness
April 2002 health observances promoting awareness of alcohol, cancer control, counseling, IBS, autism, child abuse prevention, occupational therapy, STD, youth sports safety, women's eye health, public health, sleep awareness, kick butts day, alcohol free weekend, healthy kids, infants immunization, minority cancer, organ and tissue donor, and Walk America.
03/27/02 - Parenting Poll Results
View our recent parenting poll results to see what other parents are doing with their kids, including such topics as potty training, spanking, antibiotic use, circumcision, etc.
03/17/02 - National Poison Prevention Week
This year's dates for National Poison Prevention Week is March 17-23, 2002. It is a good time to think about how to protect your children from poisoning, a common cause of preventable injury to a child.
03/13/02 - Skateboard and Scooter Injuries
More children are playing outside these days, especially riding skateboards and scooters. While it is good that kids are more active, since more physical activity can lead to less overweight children, the increased use of skateboards and scooters has also resulted in an increased number of injuries.
3/06/02 - Children and Asthma
Does your child have asthma? That seems like an easy enough question, but unless your child has classic asthma symptoms, like coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing, you might not know that he has asthma.
02/20/02 - What's New in Pediatrics
Among the new medications for children are new once daily treatments for ADHD, improved and easier to use medications for asthma, and new treatments for children with eczema who don't respond to steroids. New, stronger antibiotics and new vaccines also help to treat and prevent infections in children.
02/13/02 - New Infant Formula With LCPUFAs
Enfamil LIPIL™, by making a formula more like breastmilk, will hopefully give those children who are unable to breastfeed some of the benefits of breastfeeding and help promote their optimal growth and development.
02/06/02 - Children's Vitamins
What to know before you buy vitamins for your children. Important vitamins and minerals include iron, calcium, fluoride, and Vitamin A, C and D.
01/30/02 - Adventures in Parenting
Have you heard the latest parenting advice?
01/23/02 - Poison Control
Poison Control Centers are a good resource where you can get help for childhood poisonings. The new nationwide toll-free number makes it easy to get in touch with your local poison center.
01/16/02 - 2002 Immunization Schedule
The 2002 Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
01/02/02 - RSV and Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection that is usually caused by RSV, with symptoms of a runny nose, cough, difficulty breathing and wheezing. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for bronchiolitis.
12/26/01 - 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?
12/19/01 - Holiday Safety Tips
The holidays are a fun time of year for most children. It is also an important time of year to be mindful of your child's safety. Holiday decorations, traveling, new toys, and visiting homes that may not be childproofed can put your child in danger. Some simple precautions can help to make sure that your children have a fun and safe holiday.
12/12/01 - When Should You Call Your Pediatrician?
Learn how to recognize when your child is sick and needs medical attention, so that you can get your child help when he needs it and prevent unnecessary visits to the doctor or emergency room.
12/05/01 - Cold and Flu Treatments
Typically, parents are told to just treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and make their child comfortable, because these common infections are caused by viruses and there are no treatments. While symptomatic treatments are important to help your child feel better, this is not totally true anymore. There are many medications available now to help treat the flu.
11/28/01 - Dental Health Guide for Children
Parents often have questions about how to take care of their children's teeth. When should you start brushing? What kind of toothpaste is best? When should you go to the dentist? Knowing the answers to these questions can help you keep your kids' teeth healthy and cavity free.
11/21/01 - Sinusitis - Is it a sinus infection or just a cold?
Sinus infections are often overdiagnosed in children. Learn the symptoms and how to tell the difference between sinusitis and a simple cold, so that you can prevent using antibiotics unnecessarily.
11/14/01 - Fruit Juice - How Much Is Too Much?
Drinking too much fruit juice can contribute to obesity, the development of cavities (dental caries), diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal problems, such as excessive gas, bloating and abdominal pain. Learn about the AAP recommendations on juice consumption for infants and children.
11/07/01 - Talking to Your Doctor
Most people want to have more time with their doctor. Learn how to make the most of the time that you have with your pediatrician.
10/31/01 - Flu Shots for Children
A flu shot can help prevent your children from getting influenza, and is especially recommonded if they have a chronic medical problem, such as asthma or diabetes, or are around someone else that is high risk.
10/24/01 - Before You Buy Prescription Drugs
Learn how to save money on your children's prescription medications, including using generics, splitting pills, using a prescription drug benefit program, comparing prices and getting a three month supply.
10/12/01 - Anthrax and Smallpox
With recent events in the United States and around the world, many parents are worried and want to know how to keep their children safe from additional attacks, especially germ warfare attacks. Learn about smallpox and anthrax vaccines, treatment for anthrax with Cipro and use of gas masks and how to not overreact.
10/10/01 - Screening Children for Depression
Reviewing the risk factors and common symptoms of depression can help you to recognize if your child is depressed, so you can intervene early and get him help.
10/03/01 - ADHD Treatment Guidelines
This policy statement from the AAP offers standarized guidelines for the treatment of school aged children with ADHD, including the use of stimulant medications and/or behavior therapy.
09/26/01 - Croup Symptoms and Treatments
Croup is a common childhood illness that causes a croupy cough that sounds like a barking seal, stridor and difficulty breathing. Learn the signs, symtoms and common treatments for croup so that you know what to do if your child wakes up barking.
09/19/01 - Is Your Child At Risk?
Instead of testing all children, screening for risk factors is often used to find children at risk of having tuberculosis, lead poisoning, an elevated cholesterol level and/or sexually transmitted diseases. Learn about the risk factors that can determine if your child needs testing for these conditions.
09/12/01 - Coping with a Tragedy
Whether it is a school shooting, natural disaster, such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane, or a terrorist bombing, special attention must be paid to our children to help them cope and understand what has happened.
09/05/01 - Have Questions About ADHD?
Many parents have questions about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Where do you get answers? For three days in September, no matter where you live and whether or not you have insurance, you can ask your questions to one of 30 experts on ADHD.
08/29/01 - RSV Prevention
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are common in children, leading to coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing. Synagis is an injection given monthly to high risk infants, especially premature babies with chronic lung disease to prevent them from getting RSV. Learn how to prevent your child from getting this common infection.
08/15/01 - Vision Screening for Kids
Regular vision screening for children can help detect and prevent complications from common eye problems, including strabismus, amblyopia, and refractive errors. Learn about recommendations for Pediatric vision screening and how your child's vision can be tested.
08/08/01 - I want a new daddy!
A conflict over tooth brushing teaches important lessons about discipline techniques and healthy dental habits.
08/01/01 - Going Back to School
The end of summer means going back to school for many children. While it is often a welcome time for many parents after a long summer of having the kids in the house all day, other parents become a little sad at the thought of their kids going to school, especially if it is for the first time, or anxious when they consider what challenges their children will be facing. Thinking of important issues, such as immunizations and your child's medical problems, and talking about bullying, violence, drug abuse, and safety, can make this transition easier.
07/29/01 - Breastfeeding Support
In almost all cases, breast milk is the most perfect food for your baby. Learn how to find a Pediatrician that is supportive of breastfeeding so that you can prevent and treat problems early and maximize your chances of long-term breastfeeding success.
07/05/01 - Constipation Treatment Guide
Constipation, the passage of hard, painful and infrequent stools, is common in children. Learn how to prevent and treat constipation by increasing fluids and fiber in their diet, avoiding constipating foods and using stool softeners.
06/27/01 - Summertime Safety Guide
Summertime hazards can pose risks to your children's health and safety. Learn to take precautions to protect your kids and promote water, sun and fireworks safety.
06/13/01 - Protect Your Children - Empty and Lock Your Guns
Having a gun in your home, especially if it is not stored properly, can be a significant risk factor for injury and death in children. Learn about gun safety to protect your kids.
06/02/01 - Don't Let the Bugs Bite
Bites and stings from insects, including spiders, ticks, mites, mosquitoes, flies, fleas, ants, bees, and wasps, are common in children. Knowing how to prevent and treat common insect bites and stings, and knowing when to not overreact, can help keep your kids safe and healthy.
05/23/01 - Summer Time Infections
Summertime infections can be caused viruses, food poisoning, mosquito and tick borne illnesses. Learn simple precautions that can help your children to have a safe, fun and infection free summer.
05/14/01 - Potty Training Children with Special Needs
While parents often complain of difficulty potty training their children, for most families, potty training is a fairly easy experience. However, this is not always the case for children with developmental delays or disabilities, such as autism, Down syndrome, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, etc. Children with special needs can be much more difficult to potty train.
05/04/01 - Prevention of Breastfeeding Problems
One of the main keys to successful breastfeeding is recognizing when you need help and getting it. This can include recognizing risk factors in the infant or mother that can make it more likely that breastfeeding problems will occur and intervening early.
04/28/01 - Preventing Pediatric Medical Errors
Mistakes do happen in medicine, just like they do everywhere else in the world. Because of the risk of harm and even death, health professionals go to great lengths to prevent themselves from making mistakes, but they do still occur. Do you worry that your child will be harmed by a medical error? Do you know how to prevent this from happening?
04/22/01 - Spring Time and Children's Health
Spring time is now here. For most children, this means more outdoor activities (swimming, camping, bike riding, etc.). For all parents, this means being extra vigilant to keep your child safe and healthy. Learn about spring allergies, water and sun safety and using insect repellents safely.
04/04/01 - Common Pediatric and Parenting Myths
There are many myths that are spread to new parents by family members, friends and sometimes even their pediatrician. Many of these myths are just 'old wives tales,' and while they are generally not harmful, they can be confusing to a new parent who is trying to learn to do the right thing for their children.
04/01/01 - Chickenpox - a preventable childhood illness
Chickenpox is a common viral infection in children that causes an itchy rash with blisters, but it can be prevented with the varivax vaccine. Learn about symptoms, how it is spread, and common treatments.
03/17/01 - The Short Child - Is he normal?
Parents and children often worry when they notice that they are not as tall as many of their peers and classmates. While there are many medical conditions that can cause children to have short stature, including growth hormone deficiency, most children who are short are normal.
03/03/01 - Breastfeeding your Child Effectively
In almost all cases, breast milk is the most perfect food for your baby. Learn how to effectively breastfeed your child and get help with common breast feeding problems.
02/14/01 - Childrens Growth Charts
Growth charts are an important tool for monitoring your childrens growth and development and can help you to keep track of how well your kids are growing. Download or view the latest growth charts.
02/04/01 - Acne Treatments for Children
Acne is a common problem in teens, but it can be effectively treated by your pediatrician with prescription medications, including Retin A and Differin. Learn how to prevent and treat your childs acne.
01/08/01 - 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. This article includes advice on what to do if your child stutters.
01/06/01 - Scarlet Fever - strep throat with a rash
Scarlet fever is commonly throught of as strep throat with a rash, and in addition to fever and sore throat, your child will have a red rash that feels like sandpaper.
01/02/01 - Weight Management for Overweight Children
A weight management guide to help your children lose weight. While most children should not be put on a severely restricted diet, a combined approach of sensible nutrition and regular exercise can help to control weight gain.
01/01/01 - Prevnar - the ear infection vaccine?
Prevnar is a new vaccine that can help to prevent infections by the pneumococcal bacteria, which is a common cause of blood infections, meningitis and ear infections in children.
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