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- Teaching Children About Dental Care - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marshall LittmanAccording to the Centers for Disease Control, tooth decay is one of the most common diseases that affect children today. Poor dietary habits and sugary foods are mainly to blame for the decay of teeth and build up of plaque. With only two sets of teeth to spare throughout their lives, children ...
Views: 660 - Help with Teething - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Marshall LittmanTeething describes a process that is very important in child development. During the teething stage of infancy, the baby’s first set of teeth tear through the gums. Feeling the sensation of the teeth pushing through the gums is what causes gum and jaw discomfort in teething babies. This in turn ...
Views: 635 - Preventing Knee Injuries - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Marshall LittmanKnee injuries can be serious trouble for athletes, especially young athletes who have dreams of a career in professional sports. Some knee injuries can hurt an athlete for life, which is why prevention of knee injuries is one of the best steps athletes can take to keep themselves in the game. ...
Views: 589 - Texting While Moving - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Marshall LittmanAs more and more states pass legislation making it illegal to text and drive, emergency room doctors, especially those in children’s hospitals, continue to see injuries sustained from cell phone users attempting to send text messages while doing things like riding bikes and crossing streets. ...
Views: 514 - Children and Sleeping Disorders - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Marshall LittmanSleep is the body’s way of re-energizing and repairing the body. When the mind and body are unable to rest, they are not allowed to fully rejuvenate. Studies have shown that children who suffer from some type of sleep disorder are generally more likely to suffer behavioral and academic ...
Views: 568 - Are Schools Still Safe? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Marshall LittmanIt seems like school violence is getting worse, but statistics show that the chance of a child being killed in an incident of school violence is around one in a million. In fact, a child is 50 times more likely to encounter a violent death outside of school. These are pretty compelling ...
Views: 568 - Teen Cutting - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Marshall LittmanThe recent reports of young star Demi Lovato’s admission to a treatment center, reportedly for cutting, has drawn new attention to this dangerous practice. “Cutting”, also called self-mutilation or self-abuse, appears to be on the rise amongst teens. In fact, one study found that nearly 17 ...
Views: 547 - If You Suspect ADD-ADHD in Your Child A Basic Guide - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Marshall LittmanAttention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are two attention disorders that affect approximately two million children in the United States. While the main difference between these two disorders is the presence of hyperactivity in one and not the other, ...
Views: 478 - Teen Bulimia - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Marshall LittmanEating disorders, in most cases, are self image disorders, and any person, at any age and sex, can become afflicted with an obsession for perfection. 90 percent of people suffering from eating disorders are women between the ages of 12 and 25. It is important, especially as parents, to be ...
Views: 634 - Eating Disorders and Teens - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2010 from Marshall LittmanTwo of the most common types of eating disorders are anorexia and bulimia. Anorexia is identified by an intense fear of becoming fat, and therefore a fear of eating. People with anorexia have a distorted body image. They have such an intense fear of gaining weight that they hardly eat and ...
Views: 651 - The Importance of Proper Sleep for Teens - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Marshall LittmanThe teenage years are often wrought with stress, confusion, and plenty of change. In order for the body to keep up with the teenager’s increased pace, it must sleep in order to recharge, revive, and grow. Sleep is the body’s way of feeding the body and the mind. When sleep is sacrificed, ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - When to Take a Child to Urgent Care - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Marshall LittmanLife with children is full of unexpected surprises. Children do not naturally consider their health and well-being, but the child's wellness is typically the first priority of most parents. Caring parents want to ensure that their children are safe, secure, and enjoy good health, but this can be ...
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