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Kids' Physical Activity Drops by Age 15
Kids get sluggish by age 15, with their physical activity dipping well below the recommended 60 minutes a day for good health, according to a new study.
Plastics in the Environment: How Do They Affect Children?
This review of phthalates and bisphenol A provides current evidence on their effects in humans. Is it enough to be concerned for children?
Pediatric Skull Fracture -- Is Skeletal Survey Indicated?
How often are additional fractures found in small children who present with skull fracture?
How to help your Baby get on a Sleep Schedule
Believe it or not, the first few months with your newborn are going to be a bit of a rollercoaster ride. On the bright side, within 3 to 6 months most babies will start to develop a regular sleep sche
Outside Coordination Games for Kids
Playing ball can help your toddler develop coordination.yellow balls and a blue ball image by Ramona smiers from Fotolia.comKids begin to develop coordination skills from the moment their parents place them on their stomachs as infants to help them lift their heads. A few games can help...
Chances of Getting Pregnant at 38
Many believes that the chances of getting pregnant at 38 can be more difficult than at age the age of 28, but it's not always impossible. What exactly are your chances of becoming pregnant af
Makers of children's hair accessories underscore whimsy, safety
Suppliers of children's headbands, ponytail holders and hairclips, pins, combs and claws are utilizing fancy trimmings in nonhazardous designs and materials.
Learning The Basics Of Shopping For Baby Clothes
One of the most exciting things for parents-to-be is the preparation for the coming of their bundle of joy. Just as enthusiastic are friends and family who tend to give gifts even months before the baby is even born. As a consequence, the number of baby clothes for infants pile up and before you kno
A Primer on Early Childhood Obesity and Parental Influence
Learn how parenting influences childhood obesity.
Bunk Beds - Unique And Stylish Idea For Childrens Bunk Beds
Bunk beds are amazing solutions for the rooms which has less and limited space available. Bunk beds are normally considered by a top bunk bed and a bottom bunk bed which allows you to make the best use of the floor space in small rooms. There are different types of bunk beds tto choose from futon bu
A Long-Acting Vasopressin Analog for Septic Shock
This issue of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine includes two case reports regarding the successful use of terlipressin for catecholamine-dependent and catecholamine-resistant septic shock in children.
Biliary Colic Treatment
Biliary colic is a common symptom of gallstone diseases such cholelithiasis and cholecystitis. It presents as severe right upper abdominal cramping pain and nausea. This happens when gallstones obstruct the cystic duct. Gallstones are formed when bile that contains too much cholesterol hardens and b
Vaccination Exemption and the Pediatric Health Care Provider
How should health care providers handle the issue of vaccination exemption?
Mother' s Gift
Along with its countless other benefits breastfeeding helps baby and mother bond. Mothers benefit from breastfeeding as well. Baby weight is shed faster, uterus contracts to normal size sooner as if that's not enough good stuff breastfeeding also decreases the likelihood that mother will develo
Pharmacokinetics of Piperacillin/Tazobactam in Children
This study provides pharmacokinetic data to guide piperacillin/tazobactam dosing in critically ill children.
Stroller and Wheelchair
Whether pushing a child in a stroller or wheelchair, there is an appropriate time and place for passively transporting a mobility-dependent student. Emergency evacuations such as fire or tornado drill
Top 10 Tips in Caring for a Hospitalized Child With Autism
Learn more about the symptoms of autism and how that impacts the care that this special population requires.
Early Language Development Checklist
During the first three years a child's brain is rapidly developing and maturing. As such, this period represents the most intensive phase of human speech and language development. Although children differ in their development of speech and language, there is a natural progression or series of milest
Dallas Day Care Field Trip Safety
Field trips are a great way for children to experience concepts outside of Dallas day care and child care institutions. In order for your child to take advantage of these types of opportunities safely