In recent years, more child care centers have opened their doors to working single moms, single dads and dual-income households. Leaving your child with someone you don't know is scary enough, but when there are several other children around...
There are many childhood conditions that can cause breathing problems. Wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and a tightness in the chest are all common symptoms of many of these illnesses. If a child is experiencing trouble breathing, his...
The current dietary habits of many families and young children are vastly different than those of families of even 25 to 50 years ago. Through the development of technology and commercial production of foods and processing, many preservatives and...
Infants start learning speech while still in the womb. Hearing and responding to familiar voices form the foundation for more advanced communications, later in life. Physicians use guidelines, called milestones, to assess a child's speech...
In Kentucky, the rising costs of health care means that many children go without care. What many who live in Kentucky do not realize is that there are many programs out there to help those children. Whether challenges result from loss of a job or...
The recommended daily caloric intake for toddlers is between 1,000 and 1,400, according to Kids Health. Whether your child is underweight or simply doesn't eat much due to picky eating or the inability to sit still and eat, sneaking in extra...
In 2010, the American Heart Association issued a statement that one in three American children and teens are overweight or obese. It said that by 2010, parental concerns regarding childhood obesity surpassed both smoking and drug use concerns....
Kids generally love playing outside. They roll on the lawn, walk through the garden and, if they are lucky, run through a meadow or take a walk or hike in the woods. All of these fun and healthy activities can expose your child to tick...
Children grow rapidly, and their bodies need glucose for normal development. At the same time, young children can have problems recognizing or communicating the symptoms of low blood sugar or hypoglycemia. Consequently, healthy glucose levels in...
Coughs develop as a result of an upper respiratory tract infection and allergies. Treating a cough helps soothe your child so he can rest better. Cough medicines are not recommended for children under the age of 6, but there are many treatment...
Many parents are interested in teaching their children to read as an aspect of early childhood home education. According to the National Institute for Literacy, children can begin learning to read long before they enter school--the core...
It may be difficult for parents and adults to think of a child's life as stressful, but, the fact is, children can and do experience many degrees of stress that can reflect poorly on their health and behavior. Divorce, marital tension, school...
Height-to-weight ratios in adults are fairly clear-cut and can indicate whether you're underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese for your height. But these same ratios in children aren't as transparent in detecting their weight category,...
The BMI is a screening tool used by your health care provider to determine your risk for numerous health problems. BMI is interpreted differently for children and adults. Although they both start with a formula involving weight and height,...
Pulse rate, or heart rate, is the measurement of how many times a heart beats in a minute. Measuring your child's heart rate can help determine the health, wellness and fitness of your child. Heart rate, when abnormal, is also one of the first...
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs and medications to kill cancer cells. Side effects of chemotherapy for children vary, depending on the type of drug given, the dosage and the child's general health. Many of the side effects resolve once treatment...
Inhalers and nebulizers can both deliver asthma medicine to children. Inhalers used with spacers are equally as effective as nebulizers, however, young children may not have the coordination needed to use an inhaler. Nebulizers are usually used...
Various fatty acids are considered to be essential to the human diet. Specifically, the University of Maryland Medical Center points out that omega-6 fatty acids play a crucial role in brain function and normal growth and development. This is...
Rickets is a disorder that causes your child's bones to become weak and soft. Children with rickets may experience bone pain, muscle cramps and impaired growth. Give your child foods rich in vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus to treat or prevent...
As a parent, a main concern is making sure your child is healthy and safe. When your child is sick, getting him the right type of health care is essential to help with the road to recovery. If your child is uninsured, a trip to the doctor and...
Depression may affect as many as one in eight teenagers, and one in every 33 children, according to KidsHealth, a website maintained by the Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Media. Depression is a treatable illness. Parents and...
Although a nourishing diet is essential for maintaining health, ingesting daily vitamin supplements may provide extra benefits, according to NPR. Like adults, children need balanced nutrition, but they require a slightly different diet for extra...
The number of calories each person requires depends on several factors other than height. Age, sex, activity level and weight also need to be taken into consideration, according to Shapeup.org.
Indian state laws place the duty for child support on the parents based on their financial resources, the physical and mental condition of the child, the child's educational needs and the child's standard of living had the marriage not ended. The...
Eating right affects all aspects of your physical and mental health, yet the relationship between nutrients and sleep remains unclear, according to a December 2007 report in "Sleep Medicine." While additional research is needed, scientists are...
Skin rashes are caused by a variety of reasons, and children can sometimes worsen their skin rash by scratching it when it itches. The best treatment option will depend upon the type of rash your child is suffering from. Always have a licensed...
Lab test results in children versus adults can be different for several reasons. If your health care provider suggests that your child have her creatine levels measured, he may request either a blood or urine test be performed. Both tests are...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2007 an estimated 186,300 people under age 20 had diabetes in the United States. Although diabetes presents challenges that must be addressed during times of exercise, sports...
Children who need to watch their blood sugar levels usually have diabetes. The American Diabetes Association says that diabetes is a disease where the body cannot make or use its insulin to take the sugar from the bloodstream and bring it to the...
