Parents Guide on Sleep for Babies Everything parents need to know about how to cope with the sleeping habits of a baby. Learn about their "routine", how to gradually help them develop a healthy sleep schedule. Discover some massage techniques to help them fall asleep. Safety issues regarding babies and sleep are covered. Bedding and other physical considerations are also covered. Written to help "everyone" get a good nights sleep.
Pediatric Obesity: The Unspoken Epidemic The press has frequently focused on infectious disease epidemics such as H1N1 influenza and HIV, but rarely discusses the growing problem of pediatric obesity. If HIV affected 30% of the population you would bet there would be an outcry for the government to do something about this problem. Right now almost 32% of children 6-17 are considered overweight or obese. There are some general guidelines on what to eat and how much to exercise but really there are no easy straightforward plans for families to address obesity in their children. Obesity is not as simple as eating less and exercising more or following the food pyramid, if it were that simple all my patients would be thin and fit and I wouldn’t be writing this article. Weight management should be approached in a holistic manner in that diet, exercise, emotional and family dynamics should be addressed.
Desmond Lew, MD is a pediatrician with years of experience in private practice, teaching and developing disease management programs for medical groups and health plans. He has joined our editorial staff and will be writing articles and blogs on health and safety topics of importance to parents.
5 Parenting Tips To Help Your Child Get More Exercise The American Heart Association recommends that children
and adolescents participate in at least 60 minutes of
moderate to vigorous physical activity every day. The great news is exercise comes in many forms and can
be a lot of fun! With a little creativity you can easily
add some fun physical activity into your parenting
style.
Acne in Adolescents Acne is one of the most common problems in adolescent
teens affecting nearly seventeen million people in the
United States. Acne is nothing but a disorder involving
sebaceous glands and hair follicles. Acne results from
the clogging of sebaceous glands leading to the
formation of pimples and cysts. The condition usually
begins with the onset of puberty. Going by the facts, as
teens attain puberty the androgens also called male sex
hormones are produced in high number leading to
sebaceous glands becoming over active which results in
sebum being produced in high proportions.
Sleep Issues of Kids & Teens Information on sleep problems in children and adolescents including guides for parents.
Weight Management For Healthy Kids & Teens With as many as 50% of all children being overweight in this country, parents are beginning to realize that something must be done. There is no shortage of information about nutrition and exercise, but the task of helping an overweight child without setting them up for a lifetime of dieting is a daunting challenge. Parents who understand the five truths of getting a child’s weight on track can begin to address the issue in a healthy and effective way.
