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Your Child

Your Child

Now begins the school-age years from five to 12. Going to school, reading, participating in activities, behavior, discipline, and making friends are just a few developmental milestones your growing child will encounter. Our experts will be there for you, every step of the way.

Study Helps Unravel Mystery Of Dyslexia

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Current research could help provide an answer as to why some children with dyslexia often have difficulty hearing someone talk in a noisy room. (more…)

Obesity Screening Urged for Children

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

A federal task force is recommending that children and teens be screen for extra pounds as a way to fight the childhood obesity epidemic. (more…)

School Bullies Bully At Home, Too

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Research shows that children who bully at school are likely to also bully their siblings at home. (more…)

Food Allergic Kids Should Carry More Than One Epi Pen

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

If your child has a food allergy, it may be beneficial for them to carry more than one dose of epinephrine. (more…)

Watch For Kidney Stones In Your Child

Monday, July 5th, 2010

A new study has shown that many children who suffer from kidney stones don’t have the classical symptoms associated with the condition, such as painful, bloody urination. (more…)

Diabetic Children May Focus Too Much on Carb Counting

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Keeping an eye on the amount of carbohydrates consumed can help young people with type 1 diabetes control their blood sugar. (more…)

McDonald’s Recalls “Shrek” Glasses

Friday, June 4th, 2010

McDonald’s Corporation is recalling approximately 12 million glasses sold as a promotional tie-in to the new “Shrek” movie because they contain the toxic metal cadmium. (more…)

Dirty Air Makes For Wheezy Kids

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Small particles from traffic and heating oil combustion may cause children younger than two to wheeze and cough, according to a recent study. (more…)

Lice Is Going Around

Monday, April 12th, 2010

I keep hearing that there are lice out there! Lice are a part of childhood, albeit the gross part, but it really has nothing to do with where you live or go to school or how often your kids take their baths, its about hair. (more…)

Many Kids Feel Threatened In Their Classroom

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Parents and educators take note: a recent study suggests that classrooms are another popular site where bullies go to make other children miserable. (more…)