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Should your children take medication for a cold? Are some popular children’s sports more dangerous than you think? Are children reaching puberty earlier than ever before, and if so, why? Why is breastfeeding important? If my children have no health insurance, might I be able to get low-cost insurance for them? The National Center for Health Research makes this information available and understandable.
Keeping your child safe and healthy partly depends on keeping them away from harmful habits and behaviors, including smoking, alcohol, violence, and sexual activities that can harm them.
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Self-injury and Choking: Destructive Behaviors in Children and Teenagers
It is not surprising when adolescents behave in ways that are potentially dangerous and self-destructive, but now younger children are also choosing to harm themselves through cutting, biting, and asphyxiation techniques like the ‘choking game.’
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Other than the 15 minutes of sunshine we all need for our daily requirement of vitamin D, staying out of the sun should always be the first choice for skin cancer prevention. However, there are ways to reduce the damage your skin gets from the sun.
Read More »ADHD in Children: Treatment Options
There are two treatment options with solid scientific evidence that they improve Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children: behavioral therapy (such as Parent Behavior Training) and medication. Here are several things to keep in mind while making the decision.
Read More »Can Cleanliness Increase the Risk of Allergies and Asthma?
Is being too clean bad for your health? Research indicates that some of the products we use to avoid germs may contribute to the development of conditions like asthma and allergies.
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