Eye Safety and Sports
... Americans love sports and they love to look fashionable. And we oftentimes insist that sports and fashion go together, sometimes to our own detriment. For while protective eye gear may never be the la...

Parents, please discuss these safety tips with your children before Halloween so that everyone can be safe and have a good time!
... Costume safety Costumes should not restrict your child''s movement. The costume should not include clothing that dangles to the ground or accessories or shoes that could cause your child to trip or fa...

Back to Basics: Keeping Kids Healthy in School
... Garry Gosky, M.D., Cleveland Clinic Pediatrician Back to school has many parents thinking about school and dorm supplies, but parents should also think about what they can do to protect their child�s ...

Bicycle Helmet Safety
... All bike riders should wear bicycle helmets. Each year in the United States, about 800 bicyclists are killed and another 500,000 end up in hospital emergency rooms. About two-thirds of the deaths and ...

Sleep and Kids
... Children and adolescents need at least nine hours of sleep per night. Lack of sleep can have negative effects on children''s performance in school, during extracurricular activities, and in social rel...

Sore Throat and Your Child
... What causes sore throat? Sore throat, or pharyngitis, is an infection of the throat and sometimes tonsils. It is most commonly caused by bacteria called Streptococcus, which then becomes known as &quo...

New Book Offers Guidance for Parents of Gravely-Ill Children
... The opening pages of a new book, "Shelter from the Storm: Caring for a Child with a Life-Threatening Condition," set a somber tone: "If you''re reading this book, it''s. . .because your...

Repositioning Techniques for Infants
... The American Academy of Pediatrics'' "Back to Sleep" campaign, initiated in 1992, has been successful in reducing the occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)--the unexpected and un...

Sealants
... Sealants are a thin, plastic coating that are painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth -- usually the back teeth (the premolars, and molars) � to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant qui...

Vision Check-ups for Children: Eyes Should be Checked Early
... The eyes grow and change quickly in the first few years of life. Regular eye examinations are important to make sure a child�s eyes and vision are developing normally. If problems are found early, the...

Family Shapedown to Shape Up
... A new program tackling childhood obesity focuses on improving the health of the entire family for success. The Herwerden family of Middleburg Heights didn�t think their eating habits were that bad -- ...

Pre-participation Evaluations
... What are the goals and objectives of the pre-participation evaluation (PPE)?The overall goal of the PPE is to help maintain the health and safety of athletes. Its purpose is not to exclude athletes fr...

Choosing A Pediatric Care Provider
... Choosing a primary care provider (pediatrician or family doctor) for your baby is not easy. That is why it is very important to do proper research before your baby arrives. Be prepared to interview mo...

A Healthy Mouth for Your Baby
... Before your baby is born What you eat when you are pregnant is important. Eating right will help you and your growing baby stay healthy. Follow your doctor''s advice for eating the right foods and tak...

New Guidelines for Scooter and Skateboard Use
... Pediatricians Urge Parental Supervision to Prevent Recreational Injuries American Academy of Pediatrics issues new guidelines for scooter, skateboard use Scooters, skateboards, trampolines, swimming p...

Raising Kids in a Media Age
... The average child watches approximately 25 to 30 hours of TV per week (NOT including video movies or video games) In the average home, at least one television is on nearly 50% of all waking hours. Fi...

Pain in Children
... Treating pain in children The health care profession has made strides in the areas of neonatal (newborn) and pediatric (relating to children) pain management. When treating children for pain, health c...

Curbing Childhood Obesity
... There�s no getting around it. An increasing number of kids are developing the physiques of sumo wrestlers. But this is not the result of a national campaign to groom athletes who can compete with Japa...

Obesity in Children
... One out of every five children in the United States is overweight, and this number is continuing to grow. Children have fewer weight-related health and medical problems than adults, however, overweigh...

Childhood Immunization
... What is immunization? Immunization is a way to protect your child from getting a number of illnesses. Many of these illnesses are easily spread from child to child and can cause serious health problem...

New Treatment Strategies for Profound Deaftness
... OverviewDeafness continues to be a major health problem in the United States and throughout the world. As we continue to be exposed to excessive loud noise in our every day lives, we increase our risk...

Children''s Heart Health: An Overview
... Facts about congenital heart diseaseCompared with the number of adults with coronary and rheumatic heart disease (approximately 7 million) the number of children with heart disease is relatively small...

Healing Little Hearts: Pediatric Disease
... Introduction Although the prospect of a heart defect in a child is frightening, most children with abnormalities of the heart lead normal or near normal lives, can safely undergo corrective procedures...

Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)/Acid Reflux in Infants and Children
... Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is the upward movement of stomach�s contents, including acid, into the esophagus and sometimes into or out of the mouth. GERD is also referred to as acid reflux. Most in...

Children�s Eye Exams
... If there is one thing that parents would like their children to learn, it�s to seek life-long good health. The best way to get the ball rolling would be to serve as a role model; teaching them the imp...

Preventing and Correcting Myopia in Children
... What is myopia?Myopia, often called nearsightedness, is the ability to see the detail of close objects more clearly than those at a distant. Myopia can easily be detected by an eye doctor and correcte...

Otitis Media and Your Child
... What is otitis media? Otitis media is a bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear (the space behind the eardrum). Middle ear infections usually occur as a complication of a cold, allergies, nose ...

Childhood Depression is Challenge for Kids and Parents, but It Can be Effectively Managed
... "Childhood and adolescent depression is a significant issue in this country," says Cleveland Clinic pediatric psychologist Vanessa Jensen, Psy.D. The problem can range from mild to severe, a...

Easing Children�s Fears about the Dentist
... What can I do to make my child less anxious about their first visit to the dentist? Parents play an important role in "setting the stage" for making the first dental office visit a positive ...

Dental X-rays
... X-rays are a form of energy that can travel through or be absorbed by solid objects. X-rays are absorbed by dense objects, such as teeth and bones, and show up in x-rays as light colored areas. X-rays...

Brushing, Flossing and Other Care Tips for Your Child�s Teeth
... When should I start to brush my child�s teeth? Teeth should be cleaned as soon as they emerge. By starting early, your baby gets used to the daily routine. A soft washcloth wrapped around your finger ...

Caring for Your Child''s Teeth
... Teaching your children at a young age to care for their teeth can help them avoid dental problems as they get older. Care of children''s teeth and gums should begin even before their teeth break throu...

Dehydration and Your Child
... What is dehydration? Dehydration occurs when an infant or child loses so much body fluid that they are not able to maintain ordinary function. Dehydration may be caused by not drinking enough water, v...

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
... Cleft lip and cleft palate are facial and oral malformations that occur very early in pregnancy, while the baby is developing inside its mother. Clefting results when there is not enough tissue in the...

High Cholesterol in Children
... Adults are not the only people affected by high cholesterol. Children also may have high levels of cholesterol, which can result in health concerns when the child gets older. Too much cholesterol lead...

Treating Anxiety Disorders in Children & Adolescents
... Anxious feelings, worries or fears are common among children and adolescents. Many children experience a normal amount of apprehension in certain situations, whether it''s an upcoming test at school o...

Asthma and Your Child
... What is asthma? Asthma is a disease of the bronchial tubes (branches of the windpipe). When an asthma attack occurs, muscles around the airway tighten and mucus builds up in the lining of the airway. ...

Bronchiolitis and Your Child
... What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is a viral infection of the lungs, which causes the bronchioles to swell, making breathing difficult. It occurs most often in children under age 2 during winter an...

Cellulitis and Your Child
... What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and surrounding tissue. It occurs most commonly around areas of broken skin, such as wounds, bug bites, or scrapes, but it can also ...

Children''s Eye Problems
... When should children get their first eye examination? Infants and toddlers A routine screening eye examination is part of the general physical that is given to very young children by their neonatologi...

Croup and Your Child
... What is croup? "Croup" is the term used to describe the harsh cough that accompanies a respiratory illness. Croup is a respiratory infection that affects children, mainly during fall and win...

Malrotation
... What is malrotation? Malrotation is an abnormality in which the intestine does not form in the correct way in the abdomen. It occurs early in the pregnancy (around the tenth week) and develops when th...

Microcephaly
... What is microcephaly? Microcephaly is a neurological disorder in which the circumference of the head (the measured distance around the top) is smaller than average for an infant�s size and age. The di...

Necrotizing Enterocolitis
... What is necrotizing enterocolitis? Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is an inflammation in the intestines that can be life-threatening if not treated right away. NEC may affect only the lining of the in...

Omphalocele
... What is an omphalocele? An omphalocele is a congenital (present at birth) abnormality in which abdominal organs protrude through an opening in muscles in the area of the umbilical cord. These organs a...

Rotavirus and Your Child
... What is rotavirus? Rotavirus is an infection in children that causes loose stools (diarrhea) and vomiting. Occurring most commonly in late winter through early spring, rotavirus affects all ages, but ...

Child Abuse
... What is child abuse? Child abuse is when a child is harmed by someone else, most often by a parent or relative. Child abuse can be: Physical - such as slapping, pushing, punching, kicking, shaking, or...

Homework and Study Suggestions
... Many bright students enter middle and high school with poor study habits. They have earned good grades in the past by doing only some of the written assignments and little or no study. This works for ...

Teaching Your Children Well
... A recent Time magazine cover story examining whether kids today are spoiled asked the question, "Do kids have too much power?" Among other issues, the writer discussed how some parents strug...

Your Child''s First Dental Visit
... At what age should a child visit a dentist for the first time? It is generally recommended that an infant be seen by a dentist by the age of 1 or within 6 months after his or her first tooth comes in....

Clearing the Way: Asthma Education Program Reaches Out
... Children breathe easier with an asthma outreach program that educates families and schools on controlling this chronic airway disease. Ten-year-old Jessica Horvat opened the freezer door and took out ...

Childhood Development: Learning to Move
... What makes children able to learn to walk and move?There are inborn patterns of brain growth occurring before children are born. These patterns allow nerves to connect to muscles. Nerves send and rece...

Childhood Respiratory Infections and Other Illnesses
... What do I need to know about respiratory infections in children? They are terribly common, particularly in children in day care or school. Six respiratory infections per year is normal. Some uncomplic...

Pediatric and Adolescent Foot and Ankle Problems
... Disorders of the foot and ankle are a common cause for orthopedic referral in the infant, pediatric and adolescent patient. The spectrum of problems is wide and while most, fortunately, are not seriou...

Home Aerosol Treatment - Pediatrics
... A small hand-held nebulizer, powered by an air compressor, has been prescribed by your doctor to deliver medications and moisture to your child''s air passages. The medications and moisture help contr...

Why Milk Matters Now For Children and Teens
... Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition Good nutrition is important for good health and can help protect against many diseases later in life. However, one important nutrient many kids and teens don''t...

Nutrition and Dental Health
... What diet and nutritional advice can be offered for building strong teeth? Experts agree that children need food from all the major food groups to grow properly and stay healthy. Too many carbohydrate...

Oral Health Problems and Habits in Children
... Baby bottle tooth decay What is baby bottle tooth decay? Baby bottle tooth decay (also called early childhood caries, nursing caries, and nursing bottle syndrome) occurs when a baby�s teeth are in fre...

Questions and Answers about Scoliosis in Children and Adolescents
... This booklet defines scoliosis and provides information about how it is diagnosed and treated in children and adolescents. You may be interested in contacting one or more of the organizations referenc...