The Growing Years: Protecting Young Children Against Illness
Raising healthy children may not be the challenge it was a century ago, but it is far from automatic. In order to have a healthy child pediatricians recommend limiting their exposure to germs and providing a balanced diet. Although there is some con...
The Growing Years: Accident Prevention--A Challenge for Parents
Keeping children safe is a challenge for any parent. Children two to four years of age are prone to injuries and accidents so it is important to look for hidden dangers in the home. As children get older they may resist wearing protective devices wh...
The Medical Marketplace: Communication Between Doctor and Patient
People sometimes encounter "potholes" in attempting to develop a productive relationship with their physician. The first critical barrier is being able to communicate effectively. It may be helpful to bring a written list of subjects and questions t...
The Growing Years: Increasing Incidence of Childhood Obesity
An estimated 25% of American children are at risk for obesity, many with elevated levels of cholesterol and blood pressure. Numerous children exhibit a high percentage of plaque and hardening of the arteries before the age of 10, and are showing up ...
The Growing Years: Hold Me; Read to Me!
Babies need to be touched and loved. In fact without stimulation, infants do very badly. Reading to a child at a young age stimulates brain development and enhances the relationship between parent and child. The idea is stimulate babies for normal d...
The Growing Years: Childhood Exercise Falls Victim to Television
Children are not getting as much exercise as they should. One reason is that they spend too much time in front of the television set. Researchers have found that when television viewing is limited, children fill their time with more active pursuits....