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: Overload--How Much Activity Is Too Much
Scheduling too much activity for children can create a stressful situation for the whole family. Time to relax, to eat slow unhurried balanced meals, to do nothing but "kick back" at home with family members is healthy for everyone in the household.
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 Growing Years: Building a Healthy Family Atmosphere
For some families, the concept of family meetings, or even just time together, may be difficult to achieve. Spending quality time together is the most precious gift you can give your children. As children get older, the importance of the time togeth...
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: Doctor's Role as Counselor, A
Cathy Parrish has developed a relationship of trust with her patients that allows them to talk to her about issues they might not feel comfortable sharing with their parents. That is the value of having the same doctor over a long period of time. On...
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....