Vomiting
Why do children vomit? Vomiting is the body’s way of expelling material from the stomach, sometimes to get rid of something poisonous. Whatever the cause, your child’s stomach muscles will contract forcefully, and food will come back up through his es…
Learn MoreTeen Crusaders
Ray Lader used to be an ideal customer for the tobacco companies: He was 12 years old, loyal to his brand, and addicted. But within a few years, he turned into a major thorn in their side. Like thousands of other youth in Florida, Lader became an acti…
Learn MoreNits Aren’t Nice
There are things we just don’t talk about in polite company. There are subjects one doesn’t broach at the dinner table. Take bodily vermin, for example. A few months ago, I couldn’t have pictured myself sipping a post-prandial cup of coffee and Sambuc…
Learn MoreThe Sedentary Bunch
Ever wonder where kids get so much energy? Today’s typical 5-year-old eats almost 600,000 calories each year — that’s a lot of fuel for a small body. These vast reserves of energy come in handy for games of freeze tag and neighborhood bike races. But…
Learn MoreBiting, Ages 1 to 3
What should I do if my child bites someone? First, stay calm. Even if another child provoked yours and the child’s parent is furious, remember that your toddler may just be “trying out” her teeth, unaware of how much pain she inflicted. Many toddlers …
Learn MoreDaycare Workers
Theresa Quillen, a day-care worker for the last 20 years in Philadelphia, deeply loves children — even the one who sent her to the hospital.
The 3-year-old boy didn’t mean to hurt her. He just happened to be standing around when another 3-year-old wa…
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child, Ages 1 to 3
It’s not easy being a toddler. One moment your child feels as if he’s king of the world; the next he’s crying in rage and hurling a toy across the room. Like many parents, you may find it hard to cope with your toddler’s outbursts of anger and frustra…
Learn MoreAsthma (Teenagers)
What is asthma?Most people associate asthma with sudden fits of coughing and wheezing, but the disease is actually present 24 hours a day. If your teenager has asthma, the tubes that carry air to her lungs are inflamed and may be swollen and clogged w…
Learn MoreTetanus Booster Following Trauma
When should my child get a tetanus booster? It depends on her age. Experts recommend vaccinating your child when she’s 2 months old, with follow-up shots at 4 months, 6 months, after her first birthday, and again around age 5. These initial shots are …
Learn MoreAnaphylactic Shock: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
WEDNESDAY, May 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you or someone you know experiences allergies, you’ve probably heard of the life-threatening reaction called anaphylactic shock.To help you better understand exactly what this condition is and how to mana…
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