Children’s Health

Overview The National Institute of Mental Health states that a recent survey shows that 13 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 15 have a mental disorder. A mental disorder can contribute to behavioral problems in a child,…
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1. Treat Buckteeth and Malocclusion When teeth are crooked or stick out, this malocclusion can cause your entire smile or bite to appear abnormally shaped. Incisors that protrude greatly are sometimes called buckteeth. Crowding or crooked eruption of the permanent…
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1. Prevent Airway Blockage It is not known what causes Pierre Robin syndrome, so there is no known way to prevent the condition. Awareness of the dangers the condition presents, however, can prevent some of the complications. The most dangerous…
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Getting kids to eat healthy can be challenging. Some children change which foods they like from one day to the next. Others would be rather eat processed junk foods all day. It can be difficult to continually come up with…
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The teeth are made up of calcified tissue that surrounds the tooth pulp, made up of nerves, blood vessels and cells. Each tooth is surrounded by a periodontal ligaments and gums that help support the tooth, and each tooth is…
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Bed wetting can happen at any age. In adults it is important to remember that it is an involuntary reaction that is not normal. The muscles of the bladder are designed to hold the urine in until it is full….
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Hyperactivity, most commonly in the form of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), affects between 8 percent and 10 percent of school-age children, reports Kids Health. Children with ADHD or hyperactivity act without thinking and have a difficult time concentrating. Kids…
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1. Watch for Lingering Symptoms Since both rubella (German measles) and rubeola (common measles) are viral diseases, treatment is based on supportive care. Unfortunately, there is little you can do to attack the microbial intruders directly. Basically, all you can…
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Overview Infant acid reflux occurs in more than half of all babies, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although infant acid reflux does not indicate your baby is unhealthy, it can be troublesome for your baby because your baby may refuse…
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Overview Anyone who has seen an infant’s gummy smile knows that humans are born without visible teeth. When your baby is about six months of age, the first tooth will pop through her gum line, according to the Cleveland Clinic….
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Overview The psychological treatment approach of behavior modification aims to change behavior through the use of positive or negative reinforcement and punishment. This technique focuses on observable, describable and measurable behaviors, manipulating the antecedents and consequences of behavior to increase…
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Dating can be both stressful and exhilarating at the same time. The process of finding someone whose company you enjoy, asking them out—or waiting to be asked out—and going on that first date creates a whole myriad of emotions. Working…
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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly associated with behavioral problems in children, but up to half of those ADHD affected children will continue to have the disorder throughout their adulthood. Adults may resist being labeled with a psychiatric condition,…
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ADD stands for attention deficit disorder, a behavioral disorder three times more common in boys than girls, and affects between 4 to 12 percent of school-aged children, the American Academy of Pediatrics reports on their website, HealthyChildren.org. The terms ADD…
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1. Protect the Airway The number-one priority when it comes to treating Pierre Robin syndrome is protecting your child’s airway. The jaw or the tongue or both can obstruct the airway. If your newborn with Pierre Robin syndrome is having…
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Colic is a common infant ailment, according to KidsHealth, which estimates that as many as 40 percent of all infants have colic. Colic usually begins between weeks three and six of a baby’s life, and resolves itself by week 12….
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1. Identify Malocclusion or Crooked Teeth A tooth or row of teeth can appear malformed when they have actually just erupted unevenly. Therefore, visual comparison against the teeth on the other side of your mouth might cause a canine or…
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1. Rest and Recovery Bacterial infections usually need to be cleared up using antibiotics, which take several days to produce results. During that time, you should ensure that your child gets plenty of rest and avoids excessive physical exertion. Because…
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Children are naturally full of energy. Take advantage of that exuberance with children’s fitness activities. Exercise is good for your child’s health, according to KidsHealth.com. Fitness activities can boost your child’s self-esteem and decrease her risk of serious illness. Children…
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Autism, one of the autism spectrum disorders, affects children’s development. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention points out that about 1 in 110 American children have an autism spectrum disorder. Children can start showing symptoms early in life, such…
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It is never an easy decision to leave your infant in the care of someone else. While the effects of daycare on a child’s development continues to be a debated issue, for working parents there often is no alternative. However,…
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Overview At six months of age, your baby completes his transformation from a crying or sleepy newborn into a more social and interactive being. His larger size—usually twice that of his birth weight, according to Medline Plus–and well-established eating patterns…
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Childhood obesity is a problem affecting approximately 17 percent of children in the United States, so it’s important to teach kids about proper diet and exercise strategies as soon as possible. Children in their “tweens” are old enough to understand…
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Overview Baby’s first tooth is one of those milestones that is noted in nearly every mother’s baby book. While there’s nothing quite so cute as a baby’s toothless grin, parents eagerly look forward to those first teeth sprouting up, and…
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing your baby exclusively for six months, nursing while supplementing with solids until your baby’s first birthday and continuing to nurse as mutually desired into and beyond the second year of life. At some…
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Overview Teaching children to read provides them with a lifelong skill that can be used in an array of everyday, academic and professional situations. Reading also enables a child to make informed decisions, understand directions, and maintain contact with family…
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Infants spend a lot of time asleep. A newborn can sleep as much as 16 hours a day. It seems that getting your baby to sleep should be simple, but establishing healthy sleep habits isn’t always easy. Finding a sleep…
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Bed-wetting is a common problem for children from the time of potty training all the way up to 11 years old in some cases. the behavior is not necessarily a sign that you have failed in potty training but rather…
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ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a neurobiological condition that affects concentration and impulse control. Children with ADHD are often disorganized and unfocused, and may also be hyperactive and difficult to control. There are a number of homeopathic remedies…
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Poor sleep habits can lead to impaired perception and poor concentration and performance throughout the day, according to a report in the 2010 issue of International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health. Some herbs have been recommended, from generation…
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