Conditions and illnesses
Developing healthy lifestyle habits can be a fun experience for the entire family!
You are the best judge of the condition of your child’s health. However, it can be difficult to figure out how sick your child is and how to know if you should take him to the Emergency Room. Fortunately, there are signs to look for to help you decide.
Most people have likely considered donating an organ but trying to separate fact from fiction about organ donation can cause people to put off their decision for another day.
SBIS previously referred to as "Shaken Baby Syndrome" (SBS) is an injury to the brain resulting from intentional head trauma which can occur when a baby is thrown, jogged, jerked, or shaken.
The death of a loved one is difficult for anyone. But for children, such a loss can be devastating.
For most people, childhood is fondly looked upon as a time of no worries and carefree days. But behind the façade of youth, stress can be lurking.
Have you ever noticed that your child’s voice is sometimes hoarse, not clear, or weak? Does your child even “lose” his or her voice on occasion?
There are many reasons why children should be screened for hearing impairment, such as congenital hearing loss (newborns), recurrent ear infections in babies, and language delays in children. Conducting hearing tests in the above groups of children is one of the main challenges facing pediatric audiologists, and it’s no easy task!
Camping is a great activity to get the family outdoors and enjoy nature. However, we must share this space with other critters, including pesky mosquitoes, black flies and ticks. Insect repellant will go a long way in discouraging these insects from dining on your children.