We all remember the mixture of emotions that going back to school often brings. You’re anxious and excited, but disappointed that summer’s over all at the same time. Whether the sunny season was jam-packed with activities from start to finish, or filled with complaints that they were bored to tears with nothing to do, many kids of all ages have a hard time making the transition from pool to school.
From the moment parents bring a new baby home from the hospital, they watch the baby’s progress eagerly, anticipating every inch of growth and each new developmental milestone along the way. But how do parents know if their child is growing properly?
What Is Growth?
A child’s physical growth refers to the increases in height and weight and other body changes that occur as a child matures. Hair grows; teeth come in, come out, and come in again; and eventually puberty hits. It’s all part of the growth process.
More than 6 million children under the age of 18 have asthma. An estimated 80% of kids with asthma develop symptoms by age 5, and 50% develop symptoms by age 2. If your infant wheezes when he or she has a cold, you may be wondering if the problem is asthma. But it’s not always clear if an infant has asthma. More important than getting a firm diagnosis is making sure your child gets treated for any breathing problems he or she may be having.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children in the United States! This horrible statistic is made worse when we discover that 75% of child fatalities and 50% of child injuries could be eliminated with the consistent and correct use of child safety seats and safety belts! Educate yourself about your responsibility as a caregiver/parent to provide the children in your care with the protection that law and common sense dictate. When you drive with children in the car, children must be in safety seats and belts and in them correctly!
The American Egg Board calls it incredible, but for children with an egg allergy, the egg is simply inedible.
One of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, egg allergy can pose many challenges for parents. Because eggs are used in many of the foods kids eat - and in many cases they’re “hidden” ingredients - an egg allergy is hard to diagnose. Ultimately, it’s up to parents to monitor what their children eat and to consult with the doctor when they have concerns about a possible allergic reaction.