Any parent can testify that a child’s naptime is also beneficial for the caregiver. Now a new small study shows that for children aged four and five, taking a nap during the daytime may help reduce hyperactivity, anxiety and depression. (more…)
Your Toddler
Congratulations on your toddler! This section deals with the toddler years through age five. This is a rapid time of growth and intellect and our experts will assist you every step of the way. From tantrums to potty training to picking eating, we’ll be with you at every milestone.
Daytime Nap Has Benefits Beyond Rest
Friday, March 5th, 2010Watch For Kidney Stones In Your Child
Friday, February 19th, 2010A 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…)
Kids Suffer Side Effects From Medication
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010New data shows that more than half a million American children each year are treated for medication side effects in outpatient clinics and emergency rooms. (more…)
Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems
Friday, January 29th, 2010Children who use both hands equally well are more likely to have ADHD, problems with language and schoolwork and other mental health issues compared to right-handed children. (more…)
Shots Relieve Children’s Hay Fever, Cut Expenses
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010Giving a child who suffers from hay fever allergy shots can reduce total health care costs in children by one-third. (more…)
Bipolar Diagnosis Jumps in Young Children
Monday, January 18th, 2010The number of children aged two to five who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and prescribed powerful antipsychotic drugs has doubled over the past decade new research shows. (more…)
All Activity May Not Be Equal
Thursday, January 14th, 2010Every parent knows they need to help promote an active lifestyle for their children in order to combat childhood obesity. But how do parents know what is the right activity for their child? (more…)
Kids Like Veggie Choices, But May Not Eat Them
Thursday, January 7th, 2010It’s an age-old battle between parent and child; trying to get a child to eat a vegetable. Now a new study shows that even if parents offer young children a vegetable choice at dinner, it may not prompt them to eat them. (more…)
Dirty Air Makes For Wheezy Kids
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009Small particles from traffic and heating oil combustion may cause children younger than two to wheeze and cough, according to a new study. (more…)
Kids in Home-Based Day Care Lack Exercise
Thursday, December 24th, 2009Children who attend a home-based child-care program may hit the set nutrition standards but they get a failing grade when it comes to physical activity a new study shows. (more…)
