Children’s Health

Binge eating disorder is an illness characterized by recurrent binge-eating episodes during which a person eats excessive amounts of food. The binge eater feels helpless to control or change behaviors and often suffers from serious emotional and physical complications. When…
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Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a neurological disease that affects an individual’s behavior and ability to focus on tasks. Both children and adults have ADHD. ADHD is often managed with medication and therapy. Facts According to the…
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Overview The age to start potty training varies from child to child. One may be ready to start shortly after her first birthday, while another may wait until well past age two. Girls are typically ready to start potty training…
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common disorder in children and adults. Up to 8 percent of U.S. children have been diagnosed with the disorder, and one in seven adults have symptoms of ADHD. The cause is unknown; genetics likely…
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Children are prone to specific diseases. They are young and their immune systems are not as strong as that of adults. Children may develop rashes all over their body as a result of a viral infection. In some instances, childhood…
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Overview Parents become concerned about their child’s safety from day one–and it never stops, no matter how old they get. While the sweet sight of your baby sleeping peacefully and quietly feels like heaven to bleary-eyed moms and dads, sleep…
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Lice are parasitic insects that live in the hair and feed on skin debris, sebaceous secretions and blood. Adults can live up to 30 days and lay up to 100 nits. They attach the nits to the hair close to…
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Although attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is usually first diagnosed in childhood, it does also affect adults. The American Psychiatric Association estimates that about 7 percent of school-aged children suffer from ADHD; statistics for adult ADHD sufferers have not yet been…
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1. Make an Informed Choice of Medication With the help of your child’s doctor, you’ll be introduced to a range of stimulant drugs that can be used to treat attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. What will probably happen is that your doctor…
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1. Choose Your Battles As the parent of a child with ADHD, you’re not going to have the time, energy or strength to take your child to task for his each and every bad behavioral habit. One of the most…
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1. Stimulant Medications Are Usually the First Choice Because studies show that your child has an 80 percent chance of responding to one of the many stimulant medications available for ADHD, your pediatrician or doctor is likely to suggest this…
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Your baby spends a great deal of time in her crib, especially during her first year of life. Safety is of the utmost importance when it comes to your baby, so you should make certain she is surrounded by a…
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1. Take Advantage of Community Resources As the parent of a child with ADHD, there’s plenty you can do beyond getting medication. Children can benefit greatly from therapy aimed at teaching them useful skills to help them in school and…
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ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, causes symptoms such as inability to concentrate, impulsive behavior and hyperactivity, according to the Mayo Clinic. Many adult patients experience poor work and school performance, lowered self-esteem and inability to maintain stable relationships. Much like children…
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1. Ease Upset Stomach and Loss of Appetite While it’s normal for your child to experience mild stomach upset when he or she first starts taking medicine, some kids complain of lingering upset stomach symptoms. The best way to help…
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Overview Although almost completely eradicated in the United States, typhoid fever is still a serious public health issue affecting approximately 21.5 million individuals in developing countries each year, according to the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention (CDC). Modern sanitation…
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Overview Everyone struggles with getting to appointments and places on time, having meaningful relationships with their friends and family members and staying organized. It takes effort and healthy daily habits to reach these goals. For people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder…
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Overview Bipolar disorder affects a person’s moods, causing fluctuations between periods of mania and depressed thinking. Children with bipolar disorder commonly exhibit symptoms of rapidly cycling moods and ideas, rambling communication, decreased need for sleep, and hypersexuality. Bipolar disorder in…
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Overview The homeopathic remedy Thuja occidentalis is made from twigs of the arborvitae, or eastern white cedar tree. It is a commonly used remedy in the homeopathic materia medica and is recognized as an over-the-counter medicine approved by the the…
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1. Educate Yourself About Symptoms, Pathology and Treatment The first resource you should turn to if you’re diagnosed with adult ADHD is your doctor. It’s essential that you learn as much as you can, not only about the symptoms you’re…
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As children with sensory integration disorders enter adolescence, they become more aware of how they are different. Many of these teens struggle to pay attention, are impulsive and have sensitivities to touch, movement and other sensory experiences. Books about sensory…
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Medically known as nocturnal enuresis, bed-wetting can not only prove frustrating for parents, but embarrassing for the child suffering from it. It may hinder his ability to have friends over, or for him to sleep at a friends’ home. While…
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Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by behavior disabilities. The disorder affect boys more than girls. The Autism Society of America, which advocates for autism awareness and education, lists certain signs that indicate a child may be autistic, which include…
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Night terrors are terrifying sleep experiences common in children younger than 7 years old. Characterized by yelling and thrashing about in bed, night terrors are usually are not well remembered after awakening, although feelings of dread can persist. Unlike nightmares,…
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Having a troubled teen can be one of the pitfalls of being a parent. All of your parenting skills and techniques are effectively thrown out the window when your teenager begins to rebel. Some parents of teens feel like clueless…
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1. Choose and Use Sunscreen A sunscreen with at least 15 SPF (sun protection factor) is a necessity no matter how dark your child’s skin tone is, or whether he usually tans or burns. Choose a product that’s noticeable when…
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1. Use Head Lice Shampoo Head lice shampoos that include pirperonyl butoxide or permethrin are the standard of care for treating lice and their eggs. These shampoos can be purchased over the counter. Brand names include A-200, Pronto, R&C, Rid,…
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Children, from infancy through adolescence, grow and change significantly as they reach different stages. The physical development of an infant begins with total helplessness and uncoordinated movements. As that same infant grows into a young teen, he has probably grown…
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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral and developmental disorder that may affect up to 10 percent of school-age children. Symptoms fall into three categories–inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity–and must occur in at least two settings (e.g. school and home)….
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Some babies have no trouble when their teeth come in, but others react by crying, drooling and acting more fussy than normal. The teeth most likely to cause pain are the first to erupt and the molars, which are bigger…
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