It is not uncommon for parents of autistic children to place their children on special diets to help manage behavioral problems. However, a new report published in the journal “Pediatrics” says that there is no evidence to support the idea that restrictive diets are helpful. At issue is whether or not children with autism suffer … Continue reading “Lack of Evidence That Special Diets Help Autistic Children”
Caffeine is everywhere. It is in everything from a cup of coffee to cold medicine to a can of soda. But is it good for our children? Caffeine is a drug that stimulates the central nervous system. At high levels it can cause jitteriness, nervousness, upset stomachs, headaches, difficulty concentrating and sleeping, and increased heart … Continue reading “Is Caffeine Good For Your Child?”
You send your children to school five days a week, but chances are they aren’t learning one of the most basic skills they will need to succeed in life — how to manage money. So how can you make sure that when your children embark on adulthood they know how to balance a budget, manage … Continue reading “How to Raise Money Savvy Children”
Recently the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that cheap metal jewelry could expose children to high levels of toxic metals like lead and cadmium. The agency recommended that parents take cheap jewelry away from children after The Associated Press found high levels of cadmium in bracelet charms sold at national and regional stores, including Walmart … Continue reading “Parents Warned to Take Cheap Metal Jewelry From Their Children”
On the news you may have heard about the 800,000 H1N1 vaccines that were recalled because they had lost some of their potency. The good news is that the vaccines are still perfectly safe. Sanofi Pasteur, the manufacturer of the recalled vaccine, conducts routine stability testing to make sure vaccines don’t lose their potency over … Continue reading “Recent H1N1 Vaccine Recall is Nothing to Fear”
With the cold and flu season upon us we know you probably have plenty of questions, especially about the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. To help with some of the confusion we put together some answers to the most common questions. Why is it so hard to get my child vaccinated for H1N1? The CDC has … Continue reading “Answers to Your Questions About H1N1 and the Flu”
An article on how to keep a toddler active might seem kind of ridiculous. How do you keep a toddler from not being active? But as your child slips from your arms yet again while you try to put his shoes on, it is nice to have a reminder that all the wiggling is doing … Continue reading “Keep Your Toddler Moving”
Developing a positive relationship with your child’s teacher can go a long way in helping your child during the school year. According to former PTA national president Jan Harp Domene, “I’d never allow a stranger to educate my child.” Parents who work with their child’s teachers: Know more about their child and are able to … Continue reading “Do You Know Your Child’s Teacher?”
Your children just started school again and you may be wondering how to help them with their back-to-school jitters. Here is a quick refresher course on dealing with new friends, new teachers, and new challenges. Give Children Time to Adjust Don’t be too concerned if your child is worried about starting school. It is normal … Continue reading “Back to School 101”
Parents have a tough job. Not only do they have to keep up on their own health, but also the health of each of their children. This can be down right daunting if you have multiple children on multiple prescriptions for multiple problems. But for a prescription to do its job, it has to be … Continue reading “Prescriptions – Keeping them straight and making them work for your children”
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