Category: Pediatric Conditions
Just the Facts: Is Caffeine Bad for Kids?
Caffeine gives adults a nice boost of energy to kickstart the day or help them through an evening of work. But what about when kids drink the stimulant? What kinds of effects does caffeine have on kids? Learn about how caffeine affects our bodies and whether caffeinated products can harm children.
Be a Good Role Model: Building a Healthy Lifestyle With Your Kids
You want your kids to grow up healthy and strong. After all, children who learn to make good health decisions today are more likely to make them for years to come. But how do you do it? A healthy lifestyle starts with you.
Managing the Move from Pediatrics to Adult Care
As children age, their health needs change, and so should their care. Here’s what you need to know to help your children transition from pediatrics to adult care.
Making Sense of Teens and Their Mood Swings
Teens and their moods can change like the weather: Sometimes they’re stormy and hot, other times they’re pleasant and calm, or they can be cold and icy. While parents can use apps to help prepare for volatile weather, they’re often caught completely unprepared when they find themselves in the path of a teen mood swing tornado.
Scrape, Bang, Bump: How to Prevent and Treat Common Childhood Injuries
Every child injures themself at some point. However, parents and guardians can take steps to prevent certain childhood injuries and learn basic first aid, which can make a difference in a serious situation.
UTIs in Kids: What You Need to Know About a Common Condition
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can affect anyone at any age, including children. Learn what causes them, how to recognize the signs and what to do if you suspect your child has a UTI.
Meals for Picky Eaters: Help Your Kids Enjoy Nutritious Food
When your child refuses to eat the same foods the rest of the family usually eats, you might have a picky eater on your hands. Here are some nutritious meals for picky eaters that could become new family favorites.
How to Help Children Maintain a Healthy Weight
Education, compassion and encouragement are the best ways to prevent and reverse childhood obesity. Learn the causes of childhood obesity, what can be done to reverse it, and physical activity tips to help your young one grow up to be healthier.
Help Your Child Deal with Bullying
Has your child run into a bully or seen other kids get bullied? Take a deep breath. The best thing you can do is offer support, comfort and reassurance to your child during what’s undoubtedly a challenging time. Get tips here.
Diabetes in Children: What Parents Should Know
The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in the United States grows every year. Parents can help manage diabetes in children by understanding the diagnosis and helping their kids make healthy lifestyle changes.