Children's Health Prevention

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...

Children's Health Support

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...

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...

Children's Health Other

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...