Depression and Violence in Teens
It was just another Monday morning, the beginning of a normal school week, when 15-year-old Charles Andrew Williams whipped out a .22-caliber revolver in the bathroom of his high school in Santee, California, and unleashed a barrage of fire at the stu…
Learn MoreAggression, Ages 3 to 6
My child hits, kicks, and bites other kids. Should I be concerned?Not necessarily. Aggressive behavior is a normal part of emotional and behavioral development, and almost every child hits, kicks, and yells when he’s overwhelmed by strong emotions. Ho…
Learn MoreChildren and Motion Sickness
Why does my child get carsick? It has more to do with the way his body works than with the motion itself. Your child won’t get motion sickness from running, for example, however wildly he twists and turns or dashes up and down hills. But the same moti…
Learn MoreStuttering Basics
How can I tell if my child has a stuttering problem? Everybody has trouble speaking from time to time. We’ve all filled sentences with “um” or “uh” or stumbled through a nerve-wracking speech. But when a child has a stuttering problem, words can be a …
Learn MoreBirthmarks
Shortly after meeting their new baby, many parents will take a quick look for birthmarks. They may find a mole, a red splotch, or a patch of skin that’s a different color from the rest of the body. Birthmarks come in several different varieties, most …
Learn MoreSledding Safety
Taking the spills out of sledding would be like taking away the snow. Little kids may be perfectly happy to glide down a gentle slope and ease to a stop at the bottom — but such a run may seem tame to those with a few winters under their belts. Many …
Learn MoreToy Safety
How can I make sure my child’s toys are safe? The toys that we treasure in childhood, we remember all our lives. This is one reason to choose your child’s toys with care; the other is safety. Consider these guidelines when choosing toys, and share the…
Learn MorePort Wine Stains
Most birthmarks are harmless and easy to ignore. But if your baby is born with a port wine stain, you may want to take quick action. Port wine stains are red or purple patches that usually show up on the face, neck, arms, or legs. (The red mark on Mik…
Learn MoreSwimming Pool Safety
Whether it’s a backyard oasis or the gem of the community park, a swimming pool is a great place for summer fun. But it’s important to remember that swimming pools can be dangerous, especially for children. Children ages 1 to 4 are more likely than an…
Learn MoreDepression and Asthma
When a person has asthma, a bout of depression or anxiety can trigger attacks and make the disease much harder to manage, according to recent research. Studies have found that asthmatic children suffering from psychological distress need higher doses …
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