Stay Home or Go Back to Work?
One of the most difficult questions for a new mother to answer is, Do I stay home or go back to work? Many moms don’t have the gift of choice, but for those who do, the decision can feel overwhelming.…
Eating Disorders in Teens
Many teens suffer from an eating disorder. Read about what they are as well as signs to look for of a possible eating disorder.
Ask the Expert: Assigning Chores
Our expert weighs in on why children doing chores is an important part of development.
The Learning Dilemma: Educating your special needs child
Raising a child with special needs, whatever his or her limitations might be, is challenging. Trying to find a program or a school that fulfills all his or her education needs may be even more difficult. The public school system has specialized programs, but, for some, exploring alternatives outside the public school system just might be the answer.
Adolescent Might Need Immunizations
Most parents realize that immunizations are an important part of infant and early childhood medical visits and that vaccines are necessary to keep our children healthy. Often parents (and teens!), however, don’t recognize that adolescence is an important time for immunizations as well. As the end of summer approaches and many adolescents head to their doctor’s office for school physicals, it is a great time to think about the shots that teens might need.
IM Goes to School
plz hlp b4 i 4get how 2 rite english If you have a child who loves Instant Messaging, you can probably decipher that sentence: Please help before I forget how to write English. IMspeak, the cryptic language used in Instant Messaging, is phenomenally popular, not only with teens and pre-teens, but also with the millions of adults who now use it to communicate with friends, family and even co-workers.
Ages & Stages 0-5: Finding Dr. Right
Finding the right doctor for your family is one of the most difficult decisions you face as a parent. While many must make the choice prior to the birth of a first child, others are forced into the doctor market by various factors.
Vision: No Sight Required
If you’ve ever been part of a "what-it’s-like-to-be-blind" exercise, chances are you donned a blindfold while walking into a wall, tripping over a chair, and — according to anyone with the actual impairment — gaining no idea of what it’s truly like.
Ages & Stages 11-18: Parental Controls for Cell Phones
Some questions to ask yourself and cell phone carriers about parental controls, cell phone safety and the capabilities and functions, before signing up your child for his/her own phone.
5 Tips for Dealing with Childhood Nudity
A list of boundaries to set with your children regarding nudity
Education is Key to Controlling Food Allergies
Important information on food allergies and how to avoid them in the school environment
Ages & Stages: 11-18: Teach Your Teens About Investing
A look at how to get your teens talking about investments for their own future.
Teens Working: Is it Worth It?
Teens work for a variety of reasons. We weigh the pros and cons, as well as offer suggestions on how to help teens manage work and school.
More Movement, Smarter Kids
It's important for kids to get physical activities in their daily routines for many reasons, including learning.
Guiding Kids Through Grief
Hurricanes, terrorist attacks, accidents, old age, war and terminal illnesses are a part of life today. Death is never an if — it’s a when event. And with loss of people, pets and the familiar comes a stinging sadness. Educating children about death and guiding them through grief is something we prefer to avoid. But it’s one of our teachable moments. With our help, children can appreciate the feelings that are unique to this occasion, learn new coping skills and how to embrace life.
Ages & Stages: Pregnancy: Your First Connection to Baby
Julianna Rhodes is a nurse. Her husband is a pediatric cardiologist. These two circumstances are very likely the reason her infant daughter, Harper, is alive today. Despite thorough screening, including a detailed "level 2" ultrasound, Rhodes had an undiagnosed condition called vasa previa that endangered Harper’s life just as she was being born.
Ages & Stages: 0-5: Teaching Shapes and Colors During the Holidays
Children learn by touching, exploring and talking about new and interesting things. Enhance your child’s learning by reinforcing basic skills early at home. Shapes are everywhere. Take advantage of every teachable moment by talking about and pointing out shapes when you see them.
On Call: Your Child Could Have Arthritis
Arthritis is an illness that is often associated with older adults; however, children may also be affected. Although a diagnosis of childhood arthritis can be frightening for the child and the family, most children with arthritis live a full and active life.
Stopping Thumb Sucking
Expert advice on when, why and how to stop your child from sucking his thumb.
Ask the Expert: It's OK for Kids to Bare It All, Within Reason
Our expert weighs in on appropriate childhood nudity
Ready, Set, Play ... and Learn!
18 fun activities to create a learning environment.
On Call: Does This Cut Need Stitches?
Our expert doctor reviews which cuts need stictches and when it is time to see the doctor.
Taking a Year Off Before College
Some teens want and need a year off before heading to college. We take a look at options available for teens today.
Did you know? ADHD Statistics
ADHD statistics from national authority, Dr. Russell Barkley.
Plus-Size Pregnancy Can Be Healthy
More than half of all pregnant women are plus-sized. If you’re plus-sized, you’ve probably heard things about how your weight can affect your health. But this doesn’t mean you can’t have a healthy pregnancy and a beautiful, healthy baby.
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