(NC)-Young children and babies may not be able to express how they are feeling but Children’s Tylenol’s 50 years of helping parents treat their children’s fevers has taught us some important signs to watch for. Even before they reach for the thermometer, parents can look for the following signs:
. Flushed face
. Hot, dry skin
. Low [...]

(NC)-Fevers and children seem to go hand in hand, but that doesn’t make it any less concerning for a parent whose child falls ill and has a fever. When dealing with a feverish child, there are three main goals: reduce the temperature, prevent dehydration and monitor for a more serious illness.
A child’s temperature is considered [...]

Influenza-related deaths occur in both healthy children and those with medical conditions
(ARA) — Each year, influenza and its related complications cause thousands of children to get sick, become hospitalized and miss school - and some even die. To help protect children from this serious disease, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases’ (NFID) Childhood Influenza Immunization [...]

by Dr. Michael Hawke, MD
(NC)-More than 70 per cent of all children may suffer a middle ear infection before the age of three and almost 20 per cent will experience at least three infections before the age of six. Chronic ear infections are disturbing and painful to your child, who may experience ear pain, lack [...]

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common behavioral conditions among children today. According to studies, about 80% of those children and adults who are suffering from this type of behavioral disorder have difficulty sleeping.
The same study shows that ADHD sleep disorders rank among the top ten cause why some people cannot [...]

Children are, sadly, often faced with serious medical problems that are usually associated with adults and adult behavior. Unfortunately, while there is a significant difference in age between an adult and a child there is no difference between the negative impacts the disorder may have on the child in comparison to the effect that it [...]

An incidence of constipation in a child can become a chronic problem rather easily if it is not handled properly from the beginning. If a child passes a hard stool that is painful, he will not want to go through that experience again. Consequently, he may begin to hold his bowel movements in, causing him [...]

Children enjoy eating snacks, drinking little or no water and almost never finishing the vegetable from the plate. While it is normal to indulge once in awhile and when you allow your child to have fun snacks such as pizza and hot dogs it is essential you know that lack of fiber and water is [...]

The hardest part of dealing with a disorder in toddlers is recognizing it, as they cannot speak in order to let us know what hurts them. Toddlers express everything through actions and usually pain and discomfort through crying due to which reason the parents need to pay close attention to their baby, as every time [...]

It is an unfortunate fact of life that bipolar disorder in children is on the rise.  If you are the parent of one of these children, you may be wondering what you can do to help your child.  Here are some suggestions to get you started.
Supplements for Treating Bipolar Disorder In Children
For bipolar disorder in [...]

Pediatric constipation is common to children who do not drink enough fluids, eat enough fiber or have a diet high in constipation-causing foods such as cheese, milk, and bananas. The symptoms can be observed in very hard stools or hard pellet-like stools as well as in bowel movements that are infrequent as well as cause [...]

Back pain is so common at any age but kids and teens are much more resilient than adults and can bounce back much quicker. Adults have a much harder time recovering and dealing with a back injury and are prone to more severe back issues than those under 25 years old. It is actually very [...]

During the school year, millions of children walk around school carrying backpacks filled with books and materials (to say nothing of carrying their heavy backpack to and from school). It is important for parents to be aware of the strain this places on their child’s back. A backpack is useful in that allows the child [...]

There are six common causes of disruptive sleep in children and these include sleep deprivation, night waking, sleep-onset associations, separation issues, resistance to sleep/settling problems and parasomnias. Let’s take a brief look at each one of these.
Any sleep disorder can lead to sleep deprivation which can affect a child’s physical and mental health as well [...]

The changes that are occurring in the world are causing several children to suffer from stress and other mental disorders.  If you think that your kid is suffering from stress, there are several coping skills that you can offer in order to allow them to live their lives as most children do. 
Stress from your child [...]

There are several ways to talk to your kids about sleep. Proper sleep habits should be established early in life so they become habitual instinct early and potential problems can be avoided later on in life.  Sleep routines started as a child generally carry over into adolescent and adult life.  It is your job as [...]

Good sleep habits for kids are as important as they are an essential for health, proper growth and well-being. Children, who get plenty of sleep every night function better throughout the day, are more alert, and their concentration, memory, and performance are better than those who don’t sleep well. As well children with sleep problems [...]

Mental disorders in children are often times not spoken of or given attention to.  However, with the shifts that are taking place rapidly in every day life, it has caused several children to react to the changes by developing a mental disorder.  Over twenty percent of children today are affected by a mental disorder.  Following [...]

Allergies In Children: Pay Attention To Your Child For Signs Of A Reaction
Allergies in children are very common. In today’s day and age, our children are exposed to all sorts of things that it can be very difficult to determine what they are allergic to. Some parents may not notice their children are allergic to [...]

If you haven’t heard of MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus), there is no doubt that it will become part of your vocabulary in the near future. MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that has grown resistant to common antibiotics; this includes the triple antibiotic ointments that parents have used to treat cuts and scrapes [...]

Fever occurs because the internal “thermostat” the body has is raised above the normal level.  Normal level for body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.  Regulated by the hypothalamus, it sends messages to your body to keep your temperature at a normal level.  Most children’s temperature may vary throughout the day being a little lower in [...]

One of the most common problems of infants and early childhood is diarrhea.  This affliction is often caused by gastrointestinal infections.  Diarrhea features loose, watery bowels and can be caused by viruses, bacteria infections, and even parasites.  Probably your child will display various symptoms.  Starting with cramps and abdominal pain with diarrhea following.  It can [...]