Some children are naughty, misbehave, and refuse to follow directions. There are some tell-tell signs that help parents to determine whether their children are hyperactive or defiant. Your child is a brat if he/she refuses to share and is rude to children and adults. Such children ignore others when they talk or ask questions. They [...]
Children in the U.S are seeing less tobacco on TV thanks to tougher regulations. However, they are seeing more alcohol in movies and in advertisements. The research team examined 1,400 movies and the effect of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement on their content. According to an article published in AMA Pediatrics, the tobacco brand appearances [...]
Virtually everybody has baggage from his or her childhood experiences. Our childhoods shape who we are and for many lucky people, those experiences are generally positive ones and they go on to lead full and balanced lives. For other people, the opposite is true whilst for the vast majority of us there are endless gradations [...]
A nationwide poll shows that only 30 percent of parents follow healthcare provider’s advice on how to keep their children safe and healthy. This can put children at risk and may have long-lasting consequences. Pediatricians note that obesity and diseases in children are associated with parental models and behaviors. The poll shows that 13 [...]
Babies delivered via C-section are at a higher risk of becoming overweight or obese than babies delivered normally. A Boston-based team of researchers followed children from the day they were born until the age of 3. Of those who were delivered by a Cesarean section, 15.7 percent were obese compared to 7.5 percent of those [...]
Head lice are very common in children of all ages. Parents usually try to get rid of them with the usage of chemical substance and products, sold in pharmacies and drug-stores. However, these products are not always effective. If you are tired of head lice and nits, try using a natural remedy for this problem. [...]
Bed wetting is a common problem among children. This problem occurs when the child can’t gain control over their bladder. This usually happens by the age of four, but in some cases the children lack this control and the result is bed wetting. Bed wetting causes anxiety for both children and mother, but it can [...]
A new study claims that obesity in childhood is directly related to starting infants on solid food before they reach 4 months age. According to the study the infants who started eating solid food before the age of 4 months were six times more likely to develop obesity by the time they become 3 years [...]
In accordance with new interesting fact and evidence, parental health behaviors before conception may play an important role in the health of offspring to a greater degree than previously understood. Oliver J. Rando, MD, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry & molecular pharmacology at UMMS and principal investigator for the study says, that they explorer and [...]
Around 10 percents of the infants in United States, have vision problems with lazy eye to cancer of the eyes. This statement come out in media according of a new survey by the American Optometric Association (AOA). Early detection and treatment is critical for vision health. Accordind to the Association, most of the children are [...]
