Sickle Cell Anemia (Children)
What is sickle cell anemia?
Sickle cell anemia is a disease of red blood cells that is passed from parent to child. Normally red blood cells contain a protein called hemoglobin A, which carries oxygen to all the organs in the body. With sickle cell a…
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Ages 3 to 6
What is attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder?ADHD (commonly known as ADD) is a behavioral disorder. Basically, children with ADHD have difficulty concentrating and are excessively active, or both. The American Psychiatric Association calls the dis…
Learn MoreShyness, Ages 6 to 12
By now your child has reached elementary school age and you feel pretty well in tune with her personality — her shyness is just part of the package. Still, you wonder how you can make life easier for her. The key is to avoid the two opposing — and p…
Learn MoreAnxious Child, Ages 6 to 12
Anxiety is a normal part of children’s behavioral and emotional development, and as children get older, their concerns grow broader. Your child may be worried about a spelling test, a soccer match, or riding the school bus for the first time. These an…
Learn MoreRoseola: Symptoms and Treatment
What is Roseola? Roseola, or roseola infantum, is a fairly mild childhood disease that causes fever and a rash. Sometimes called “baby measles,” it typically strikes children between the ages of 6 months and 2 years. It’s caused by the human herpes vi…
Learn MoreShyness, Ages 12 to 16
Like quite a few parents, you may have recently taken a good look at your adolescent and wondered, “What happened?” Not only has your child’s appearance changed, her demeanor may have as well. A once-gregarious child who used to tell you everything no…
Learn MoreShyness, Ages 3 to 6
As your child moves into the preschool and kindergarten years, behavior that seemed understandable and even expected of a toddler — clinging to your leg when a stranger approaches, weeping during goodbyes, refusing to join in group activities — may …
Learn MoreMongolian Spots
Mongolian spots — more properly called slate grey nevi — are very common birthmarks. They are flat and bluish-gray, almost bruise-like. You might be concerned if such a mark show up on your baby, but there’s often little reason to worry. Mongolian s…
Learn MoreStressed-Out Parents: How to Stay Sane
Parenthood is the hardest job you’ll ever have, and like any new job, it takes practice to get good at it. In the old days, we had our parents and aunts and uncles nearby to help us learn (and to help take care of the kids). Now we’re apt to live thou…
Learn MorePoisonproofing Your Home
If you have toddlers or small children, you may have already poison-proofed your house. If not, the sooner you get started, the better.Children between the ages of 1 and 6 years old are at the highest risk for poisoning because they are mobile, curiou…
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