Children's Health and Parenting - Original Articles

Does Your Child Have a Cold or the Flu?

Telling the difference between a cold or the flu is difficult—but our guide makes it possible.

Bullying Affects Children s Mental Health

Study shows that bullying is a predictor of psychotic symptoms in adolescence and of long-term mental health problems.

Steroids for Asthmatic Kids: Effective or Not?

If you have a child with asthma whose symptoms aren't well managed, you might want to revisit the treatment strategy to be sure it is in sync with his or her needs.

Pets: A New Way to Prevent Kids' Allergies?

Despite popular belief, raising your child with pets could be the best way to prevent them from developing allergies.

Understanding Migraines

Millions of Americans are affected by migraines. Here, a look at this common neurological disease, from symptoms to treatment.

Children's Vaccines 101

Learn how immunizations work and why it's so important to vaccinate your child.

The ABC's of Childhood Asthma

If you're a parent of an asthmatic child, you probably have many concerns about your youngster s well-being. Here, all the information you need to keep her breathing easily.

Protect Kids from Swine Flu

There are important precautions you can take throughout the course of your day to help keep you and your family safe from Swine Flu.

Could Your Child Have Attention Deficit Disorder?

Does your child have difficulty sitting for long periods of time and paying attention at school and in other settings?

Timing Birth to Reduce Newborn Asthma

Timing is everything.

Is it a Cold or Baby Allergies?

The symptoms are sometimes hard to decipher between.

Summer Camp and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Summer camp can still be fun for your child with JRA. Try these tips.

5 Healthiest Summer Habits

It's summertime and the living is easy. But this hottest of seasons can bring with it special health risks, including food poisoning and insect-borne diseases.

How to Stay Healthy When Your Kids Are Sick

Here, how to stay healthy (no matter how many germs have invaded your home).

Childhood Asthma Misdiagnosis

Could your child's asthma diagnosis actually be a mistake? Read on for the latest research.

5 Must-Read Tips for Working Mothers

Read on for five tips on how to manage your career and motherhood--while still leaving some time for yourself.

How to Keep Children with Diabetes Safe at School

Childhood diabetes or juvenile diabetes is a chronic illness that requires special care around the clock. Use these tips to keep your child with diabetes safe at school.

Is Your Family Out of Shape?

There's no better time than now to take control of your family s health.

Could Your Child Be Depressed?

Learn what steps you can take when it comes to diagnosis and treatment.

How Are You Helping Your Kids Stay Healthy?

Follow these tips to help your kids live a more healthy lifestyle.

Travel Checklist for Your Diabetic Child

Here are some general tips to make sure your child s diabetes is cared for if he or she is away from home.

Can Growth Hormones Help Kids with Crohn s?

See what the studies are showing.

Should You Fire Your Pediatrician?

No parent wants to take chances when it comes to their child's health. Find out whether you should dismiss your doctor and start shopping around.

Parenting with Arthritis

Stay positive when talking with your kids, and let them know that while there are times you ll be unable to be up and about, your illness isn t fatal or contagious.

Are Allergies Hereditary?

Research is finding that it is possible that allergies, like many other diseases and conditions, could have a strong genetic component.

Allergies: Are Your Genes to Blame?

Are your allergies inherited?

Understanding Crohn s in Kids

The incidence of Crohn s in children under 16 is increasing. But why?

Pregnancy and Depression: What You Need to Know

Here's what you need to know about this crucial topic.

How to Help Your Child Use an Asthma Inhaler

If your child has asthma, you know how important it is to have the right medication on hand and to be able to help him or her to use it correctly for the most effective results.

Study Finds Urban Children with Asthma Watch Too Much TV

Does your child with asthma spend more time in front of the television, computer screen or favorite video games than the latest recommended guidelines provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
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