Children’s Health

Overview Thuja oil comes from a type of evergreen tree. Native to the United States’ east coast, thuja trees can also be found in some parts of Europe. Using thuja essential oils is generally not recommended by aromatherapists as it…
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Babies who breastfeed need to be fed on a regular basis, and consistent feedings depend on a steady supply of milk. This is particularly true for newborn babies who can eat up to 12 times in a 24-hour period. But…
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) causes symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsiveness that are so severe that they interfere with the activities of daily living. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there is no single test that…
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Overview According to Good Housekeeping, in 2002 there were more than 11,000 infant injuries caused by faulty crib construction. Now cribs must adhere to strict safety standards set by the federal government. Good Housekeeping recommends looking for the Juvenile Products…
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Concerta, or Methylphenidate is a medication in a classification of drugs known as a central nervous system stimulants. According to Drugs.com, it affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Concerta treats attention deficit…
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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder can cause many problems for the person suffering from it as well as those people around him. The disorder may cause disruptions of family life as well as problems in school if the sufferer is a child….
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Bedwetting before the age of seven should not cause concern; however, it is often an embarrassment for your child. The National Library of Medicine reported in a 2005 study that bedwetting affects up to 20 percent of five-year-old children. Although…
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Overview Almost 50 percent of newborns sleep in a bassinet within the first two months of life. While the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages manufacturers to follow set guidelines, manufacturers of bassinets are not required by the government to…
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Overview Going out on a date at any age can be stressful. Both teens and adults need to think about the potential advantages and dangers of dating at any stage. Although you always hope that the date turns out well–and…
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Overview After they are born, children gradually develop new capabilities over time as their bodies mature and grow. Although significant variations from the norm can occur, in the infant and toddler stage you can look for a number of signs…
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Overview Everyone is born with a level of intelligence. Intelligence allows you to acquire information and gives you the capacity to learn. Intelligence also helps you apply information and use abstract reasoning. While many ways exist to define a level…
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Bedwetting is also known as enuresis, which is the involuntary urination into a bed at the age when toilet training is normally finished. According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than 5 million children in the United States continue to…
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Overview From birth to 12 months an infant’s development, personality and skills change drastically. Many parents worry their baby is not developing at an appropriate pace; they may compare their infant to other babies of a similar age. However, it’s…
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Perhaps you spent months sleep training your infant. You finally taught her how to fall asleep and stay asleep. It worked for a few months until she grew into a toddler and one night she woke up. All the sleep…
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Overview Newborns sleep up to 16 hours each day, making crib selection a priority. A safe sleep environment for a baby reduces the risk of suffocation and death. Selecting a crib based on looks alone ignores the safety aspect of…
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Overview With more than 2.5 million children in the United States medicated for ADHD and hyperactivity in 2003, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, many parents, teachers and doctors continue to seek an explanation for these behaviors….
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On a first date, a few awkward silences, a disagreement and even a faux pas or two are to be expected. It’s rare that you meet someone for the first time and immediately click so well that there is little…
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Language development is one of the most important milestones that a baby will achieve. According to Healthy Children, babies begin acquiring language skills at birth as they hear sounds and watch others carry on conversations. By the time a baby…
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Overview With so many fad diets and extreme exercise programs, it may be hard for you to know where to start when trying to lose weight. Nutrition, exercise, adequate rest, patience and consistency are all necessary components of a complete…
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Overview All babies cry. However, for a baby who has colic, the crying may not cease for hours at a time. Because colic can cause other difficulties in your baby, such as stomach upset, it’s important to soothe your baby….
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Physicians prescribe the generically named medication methylphenidate, sold in the United States with a variety of brand names including Metadate, to help in the treatment of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Metadate acts as a stimulant in the central nervous system that…
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A brighter, whiter smile will give you more confidence to laugh and make you look healthier. The celebrities are all sporting sparkling teeth, but for us mere mortals who can’t afford the cost of veneers, there are ways to avoid…
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Yeast infections can impact nearly any part of the body. This type of fungus exists naturally throughout the body, including in the hair, nails, genitals and mouth. When the yeast is allowed to overproduce, the result is an infection, or…
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Overview The process of infant motor development sets the stage for all of the motor skills a child will learn as he grows up. Although all babies develop at a different pace and have individual strengths and weaknesses, one thing…
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When it comes to the world of dating, changing customs and modern times make it difficult to understand what is acceptable. Whether you like online dating or a more classic approach, the world of dating doesn’t need to be confusing…
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The first few months of a baby’s life can be exhilarating for parents as they watch him learn to crawl, talk and play. But at the end of the day, everyone needs their rest, so when your baby struggles to…
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Dating can be an awkward experience. Getting to know someone with the possibility of romance on the horizon can lead to nervousness, excitement and anxiety. Many people choose to use dinner as an ideal setting for a date. If you’re…
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1. Use Simultaneous Multisensory Instruction Research shows that dyslexic kids who learn by using all of their senses (visual, auditory, tactile and kinesthetic) are better able to store and retrieve information. Teach your child to see the letter “a,” say…
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1. Manage Your own Young children have an uncanny ability to sense anxiety or fear, and these sensations give them reason to feel insecure. Unfortunately, children are not emotionally sophisticated enough to cope with these feelings and the feelings usually…
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1. Executive Function Begins Executive function is a collection of skills that connect cognitive processes with activities, like making plans and executing them successfully or even just paying attention to what someone else is saying. Early childhood is a time…
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