Oct 15, 2015 | Health, Useful Topics
An estimated 40-45 million Americans (15-20% of the population) have some type of allergy and, in most people; these allergies first appear during infancy or childhood. It is not surprising, then, that allergic disorders rank first among children’s chronic...
Oct 15, 2015 | Health, Useful Topics
‘Keep on telling me what I am, and that’s what I’ll become’ …so be careful how you describe your children. Try to remember that even very small children understand more than you realize, and absorb ideas from what they over hear....
Oct 15, 2015 | Health, Useful Topics
Working parents may find themselves “running on empty” if they don’t take time out for self-care. They run the risk of falling into a rut if they never give themselves a break and keep working until they are exhausted. Since parents, in particular...
Oct 15, 2015 | Health, Useful Topics
What is Influenza (also called “the Flu”)? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Every year in the United States, on average: · 5% to 20% of the population gets the...
Oct 15, 2015 | Health, Useful Topics
· Not recommended for children under 2 years of age. 1-2 hours for those over 2. · Set limits on the amount of TV your child watches as well as how long they are in front of a computer and/or playing video games. Be firm. Limit children’s screen time to...
Oct 15, 2015 | Health, Useful Topics
Just as kids learn not to touch a hot stove a second time, memory of the pain of previous injections can make kids want to avoid the needle like the plague. To prepare children for getting a shot, parents should set an example by remaining calm. Kids pick up on the...
