School-Age Kid Health Tips and Issues
Handwashing, communicable illnesses, nutrition and hygiene are among the things parents of school-age kids have to worry about. Here are tips and things to consider with your kids when sending them off to school.
Many Children Don't Receive Proper Medical Care
Many kids don't get proper medical care, according to a survey published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Many kids don't get proper medical care, according to a survey published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
What's That Skin Condition On The Back Of The Neck?
Whatever is that black-brown skin behind your child's neck ... and should you be alarmed? More school nurses, caregivers and medical staff are checking for this condition that could signal some health problems. Want to know more?
Whatever is that black-brown skin behind your child's neck ... and should you be alarmed? More school nurses, caregivers and medical staff are checking for this condition that could signal some health problems. Want to know more?
Kids Walking to School Less
Why should kids walk or ride a bike to school or child care if they don't have to? Doctors can count the ways, with a growing concern of childhood obesity topping the list.
Why should kids walk or ride a bike to school or child care if they don't have to? Doctors can count the ways, with a growing concern of childhood obesity topping the list.
Child's Weight Affects School Attendance
There's another reason to add to the list as to why kids thrive at their optimal weight: a new study shows that obese kids miss more days at school. Read about this new study and its absenteeism findings.
There's another reason to add to the list as to why kids thrive at their optimal weight: a new study shows that obese kids miss more days at school. Read about this new study and its absenteeism findings.
Did You Hear What I Said? Check Child's Hearing Early and Ongoing
If your child seems to tune things out, the problem might be with his hearing. Although there are symptoms of hearing loss, they often go unnoticed or are written off as slow development. The truth is that hearing loss can be the cause of slow development. If left undetected it can lead to speech and language disorders, poor performance in school and delayed social skills.
If your child seems to tune things out, the problem might be with his hearing. Although there are symptoms of hearing loss, they often go unnoticed or are written off as slow development. The truth is that hearing loss can be the cause of slow development. If left undetected it can lead to speech and language disorders, poor performance in school and delayed social skills.
Ten Ways to Work Out with Your Child
Here are 10 ways to work out with Your child with special needs.
Here are 10 ways to work out with Your child with special needs.
Workouts for Kids? Daily Exercise Is Important
Is your child getting enough exercise? It may be time to integrate a workout routine into your lives--for your children's health as well as yours. Luckily, exercise for kids comes with endless options.
Is your child getting enough exercise? It may be time to integrate a workout routine into your lives--for your children's health as well as yours. Luckily, exercise for kids comes with endless options.
Should Children Be Checked For BMI?
What exactly is Body Mass Index, and how does it apply to your child? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends this simple calculation for all children.
What exactly is Body Mass Index, and how does it apply to your child? The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends this simple calculation for all children.
The Skinny On Childhood Obesity
Does your child eat healthy? Really? If your child is more prone to sugary snacks and commercial items like fruit snacks, is there any hope for healthy eating? Sure there is.
Does your child eat healthy? Really? If your child is more prone to sugary snacks and commercial items like fruit snacks, is there any hope for healthy eating? Sure there is.