Viewing smoking scenes in movies is a significant risk factor for smoking among older teens and young adults, one new study concludes, while another reports that even as public smoking has largely been banned, poor kids are still facing significant exposure to secondhand smoke at home. Both studies are in this month’s issue of Pediatrics.… Continue reading
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Some facts about genetics
What do you know about your family tree? Have any of your relatives had health problems that tend to run in families? Which of these problems affected your parents or grandparents? Which ones affect you or your brothers or sisters now? Which problems might you pass on to your children? Thanks to advances in medical… Continue reading
Be a healthy, fit kid
There’s a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you’re fit, your… Continue reading
Which are the organic foods for children health
You’ve probably noticed the increased quantity and variety of organic foods available in regular grocery stores. Once the specialty of health food stores, organic foods are spreading to shelves throughout the big food stores. So you may be wondering if organic foods are healthier and safer for your child, and worth the extra money if… Continue reading
What should eat 1- to 2-year-old children
At this age toddlers are moving from the eating habits they had as infants toward a diet more like your own. Your job is to keep broadening your child’s palate by introducing new flavors and textures. Food preferences are set early in life, so help your child develop a taste for healthy foods now. Toddlers… Continue reading
“Mom, tell me a story, please!”
It may already have happened: When books, toys, songs, snacks, video games, and DVDs have lost their charm, your child pipes up with “I’m bored! Tell me a story, please.” Your mind blanks and your child looks at you with anticipation. What should you do? You may not realize it, but you have a wealth… Continue reading
Found new gene responsable for childhood deafness
RNID funded research has discovered a new gene linked to inherited deafness, which could mean that more families will be able to identify the cause of their hearing loss. The discovery of this gene will help develop future treatments and, if it is incorporated into standard genetic testing, families with hereditary deafness will be able… Continue reading
Napping Guide for Toddlers
Many a parent has made excuses for a cranky child because the little one missed a precious nap. Or perhaps the parent has dropped everything, barely obeying the speed limit, so the tired tot makes it home in time for some afternoon ZZZs. There is no doubt about it: Napping is an important part of… Continue reading