Children’s Health

Patients over the age of 6 who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder may be prescribed a medication called Focalin to help manage ADHD symptoms. Focalin, or dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride, is a type of central nervous system stimulant that helps regulate specific…
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Focalin XR is the brand name for extended-release dexmethylphenidate, which is a stimulant medication used for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. “Extended release” indicates that it is effective for up to 8 hours, which is useful…
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Overview Difficult versus normal child behavior varies according to a child’s age and development, the norms of each family and societal expectations. For example, a short-lived tantrum in a 2 year old may be annoying, but a full-blown meltdown in…
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ADHD, known as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, describes a set of behavioral problems referred to as ADD, including inattention and hyperactive, impulsive behavior. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 3 to 7 percent of school-age children suffer from…
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Asperger’s syndrome is one of the autism spectrum disorders. These developmental disorders affect verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction and other behaviors. According to the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, Asperger’s syndrome is the least severe of…
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Overview Parenting in general can be frustrating at times, but when you have a child who forgets his backpack at school, can’t pay attention for more than a few minutes when he’s working on homework and can’t sit still at…
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Overview At 9 months your baby is an active, fast-growing bundle of energy. She is learning about the world, and you need to keep up with her increasing maturity. Check that her environment is a safe place as she becomes…
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1. Child’s Pose Vs. Wide Child’s Pose Child’s pose, otherwise known as Balasana, is a popular yoga posture that allows your body to feel fully relaxed even while it’s working. The same holds true for wide child’s pose. With child’s…
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Overview ADHD is characterized by an inability to focus, over-activity and difficulty controlling behavior. There is no cure for ADHD and traditional treatments involve medication, psychotherapy and education to minimize symptoms. The “Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine” published a…
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Overview Aggressive behavior in children concerns and affects individuals, families, schools and communities. A violent outburst from a teenager may cause damage or personal harm. Even a toddler with a tantrum presents stress and concern for parents and bystanders. According…
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Overview Part of the process of growth in children involves testing limits by rebelling against parental authority. As a result, children are almost expected to have some tantrums and occasionally get into mischief. Misbehavior may be considered problematic when it…
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1. C’mon, Everybody’s Doing it Teens can pressure each other into a variety of things–doing drugs, having sex, drinking, driving dangerously and shoplifting, just to name a few. The negative peer pressure may be as blatant as coaxing or it…
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Overview With the booming popularity of high-tech gadgets, social networking sites and instant entertainment, many teenagers lead a sedentary lifestyle. To add to unhealthy practices, processed and fast foods are cheap and readily available to young people, leading to weight…
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Your baby will grow rapidly from birth to 18 months. The right toys help his development by encouraging new skills just as he is ready to learn them. He learns to get active, crawl, walk, develop language skills, build on…
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Overview All babies cry, but uncontrollable and consistent crying in infants is referred to as colic, a fairly common condition affecting approximately two out of every ten newborn babies. Although the condition can be very stressful for parents and caregivers,…
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1. Successful Presentation When you are having the sex talk with your teen, having all of the facts ready is very important. A lot of the talk about birth control will focus on statistics. You should present these facts in…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, it was once believed that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) only occurred in childhood. While anyone who suffers from this disorder must have experienced symptoms in childhood, it can continue to affect people into adulthood….
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Child development encompasses all aspects, including physical, emotional and mental stages. Jean Piaget, a developmental psychologist renowned for his theory of cognitive development, identified four primary mental stages. Mental or cognitive development forms the foundation for the other aspects. Any…
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Overview Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition characterized by distractibility, impulsivity and hyperactivity, according to the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Since there is no cure for ADHD, many people turn to treatments or lifestyle changes that claim to…
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Overview As children grow, they tend to test their independence and become involved in more complex situations, creating new opportunities for discipline. Parents and caregivers of more than one child may need particular flexibility and focus in order to discipline…
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A concussion is a brain injury that can be caused by any accident which causes a direct blow to the head. When the head sustains trauma, the brain may wobble inside the skull, causing swelling and bruising of the brain…
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Overview The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that 17 percent of children and teens are obese. If your child experiences a significant weight gain, your first goal should be to find out why. A pediatrician who is…
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Overview All babies cry, and some cry more than others. However, in some babies, the crying is more frequent, more vigorous, and the baby seems to always be in pain. If your baby cries for three hours a day, for…
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Overview In most families with multiple children, the first child initially receives the most attention and continues to have more privileges than her siblings. The last child, or the “baby of the family,” tends to get away with a lot…
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Overview A child learns certain skills as she grows up. These skills are called developmental milestones, which involve physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills that a child acquires at a particular point in time. It is important to note that…
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The rubella vaccine (Meruvax II) is an injection given for protection against rubella. Rubella (also known as German measles) is a serious infection that causes miscarriages, stillbirths or birth defects in unborn babies when pregnant women get the disease, according…
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Overview Infants and babies are difficult to communicate with because they can’t tell us exactly what they want or what’s bothering them. By understanding baby and infant development, parents can better understand infants. Of course, each baby develops skills at…
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During the course of breastfeeding your child, there might be times when your supply is low or you need to increase your pumping output. Herbs can be a safe and effective way to increase your supply in a short amount…
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Overview New mothers and fathers often face long, sleepless nights, wondering when their baby will finally sleep through the night. While every infant is different, most infants do not sleep through the night. Sleep Cycles Sleep cycles for babies are…
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Getting together as a family to eat meals is hard enough, not to mention eating healthfully. Sometimes it can be hard to put together a healthy meal for your family, but following a few simple principles, such as seeking out…
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