Weight Management Guide for Children

An increasing number of kids are overweight, and if no intervention is made, 80% of them will stay overweight as adults. This can put them at risk for many medical problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea. Obesity can also adversely affect their self esteem.

While most children should not be put…

Children’s Calcium Requirements

When considering their children’s nutrition, parents often think more about fat grams, carbs, and calories, and forget about calcium, a mineral that is important to help build strong and healthy bones.

Calcium Requirements How much calcium do your kids need?

It depends on how old they are, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children who are:

Ford lets parents restrict children’s driving

We’ve all seen people of all ages do stupid things on the road, but statistics say that teenagers are still the most accident-prone. Enter the new Ford MyKey feature.

Ford realizes that parents like to have a bit more control over what their children do while on the road, and while it may make you look like the least cool…

Children with ADHD Symptoms at Higher Risk of Obesity

Children with symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at increased risk for obesity in adulthood, a new study claims.

Having three or more of any of the symptoms of ADHD — such as inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity — significantly increases the chances of being obese, according to researchers from Duke University Medical Center, who examined federal data on 15,197…

How to Travel Safely With Children

Whether you are flying abroad, going on a cruise, or just driving across the state, there are certain precautions you should take to ensure the safety of your children. Travel  with children in tow can be tiresome. But getting them safely there and back creates great memories. Use a few of these tips and your own caring nature…

School-Aged Children, Diet of

The category of school-aged children includes children three to four years old who are preschoolers; elementary school children (kindergarten to fourth grade), who may be between four and ten years of age; middle school children between eleven and thirteen (grades five to eight); and high school children fourteen to eighteen (grades nine to twelve). Often, the…

Comprehensive School Health Program

The Comprehensive School Health Program (CSHP) is a national program in the United States that makes efforts in schools to improve the health of children. Since schools profoundly influence the health of young people, the CSHP is very important. The program is supported by a national health organization, the American School Health Association (ASHA), which is…

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

What is attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition in which a person has trouble paying attention and focusing on tasks, tends to act without thinking, and has trouble sitting still. It may begin in early childhood and can continue into adulthood. Without treatment, ADHD can cause problems at home, school, work, and with…

Why pets are good for kids

Dogs and other animals can help children  cope with a variety of ailments like depression, emotional disorders, and even poor immune function.

Pets are also good preventive medicine for healthy children to help them avoid developing allergies, increasing weight, or becoming social outcasts. Pets can also teach children empathy and compassion.

“Children in dog-owning families have…