Type 1 Diabetes and Your Child
Although the number of children with type 2 diabetes is growing, type 1 is still the most prevalent form of disease in people younger than 18. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s own immune system, designed to attack infec…
Learn MoreDelicious Ways to Sneak Fiber Into Your Child’s Diet
The biggest shortfall in most Americans’ diets isn’t vitamins or minerals. It’s fiber. Experts say adult women should get 25 grams a day while men should get 38 grams. Yet we average a paltry 15 grams. Our kids aren’t doing any better. The American He…
Learn MoreStrep Throat (Children)
What is strep throat?Strep throat is a bacterial throat infection marked by swelling and extreme soreness of the back of the throat, or pharynx. It can hurt so much your child doesn’t want to swallow. (The name “strep throat” is a shorthand term for t…
Learn MoreEl estrés de los padres en las fiestas entristece a los niños, según una encuesta
LUNES, 20 de diciembre de 2021 (HealthDay News) — Muchos padres desean que la temporada de fiestas de fin de año sea mágica para sus hijos, pero el estrés que algunos sienten cuando intentan estar a la altura de ese ideal podría en realidad lograr lo…
Learn MoreChoking (in Children)
Choking is a serious threat to people of all ages. Whenever something gets stuck in the throat — a piece of food, a child’s toy, or blood from an injury — it can block a person’s air supply. After four to six minutes without air, the brain begins to…
Learn MorePoison-Proofing Your House: Quiz
1. Roughly what percentage of childhood poisonings are fatal?a. 50 percentb. 10 percentc. 1 percentd. Far less than 1 percent2. Which of the following household items is the most harmful if swallowed?a. Liquid dish soapb. Liquid or powdered automatic …
Learn MoreBee Stings
What should I do if my child is stung by a bee or wasp? A bee’s stinger works like an automatic pump — the longer it stays in, the more venom it releases — so get it out as quickly as you can. Look for a little black dot in the center of the bite, a…
Learn MoreCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
CPR — cardiopulmonary resuscitation — is a potentially life-saving procedure that can restart a person’s heartbeat and breathing. CPR is often used to revive victims of electric shock, near-drowning, and heart attack. According to the National Insti…
Learn MoreNosebleed (Children)
How do I stop a nosebleed?First, have your child sit or stand up to reduce the blood pressure in the veins of the nose so that bleeding slows. Have him lean forward and spit out any blood. For a young child, gently pinch the nose shut near the tip wit…
Learn MoreInternational Adoption
As many parents who have adopted overseas know, sometimes your heart’s desire turns up in a place you never expected.Amy Davis* of the California Bay Area said she never expected to adopt from Guatemala. But her adoption agency encouraged her to look …
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