Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis causes painful swelling of the joints. It usually begins before the age of 16 years. Symptoms may appear in children or even infants. About 1 in 1,000 children develop some form of arthritis. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is the most common type of arthritis among children. Most doctors now call the condition juvenile
At night Lisa Ostrin’s lab at the University of Houston College of Optometry often looks like the setting of a disco slumber party, a place where a child, aged 7 to 14, accompanied by a guardian, sleeps over and is periodically exposed to blue or red lights. “At night we become a five-star hotel,” said
We absolutely love when our kids wear fun graphic tees, but we don’t necessarily love the negative or gender cliched messages that are so often painted across most t-shirts. Free to Be Kids gives us positive vibes that you won’t find at most retailers. For every “I’m Too Cute To Do Homework” shirt that tells
Pivotal response treatment involving parents works better than other existing therapies at motivating children with autism and significant speech delays to talk, according to the results of a large study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Because children with autism are less socially motivated than typically developing children, parents’ instincts about how
Previous infection with either Zika virus or dengue virus has no apparent effect on the clinical course of subsequent infection with the other virus, according to a study published August 1 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by David O’Connor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and colleagues. This work is timely, given recent efforts to
In the midst of an unprecedented Zika crisis in Brazil, there were a few flickers of hope: Some babies appeared to be normal at birth, free of devastating birth defects that affected other Brazilian children exposed to the virus in utero. But according to a study published online July 8, 2019, in Nature Medicine and
Parents and caregivers who notice particular changes or challenges in a 3-year-old may wonder if these could indicate autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 59 children. ASD covers a range of conditions that doctors used to believe were different, including autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Behavioral symptoms often develop in early childhood, with
Image: Shutterstock You spend the entire day at the mall, then go back to browse the internet to find that perfect gift for your little boy! Either nothing seems good enough, or there are too many awesome things to pick from. We get it; the struggle is real. Purchasing boys’ gifts may or may not
Gathering around the table to eat as a family has all kinds of benefits. Family meals allow parents to be role models who create a supportive environment for the entire family. August is Kids Eat Right Month™ when the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and its Foundation focus on the importance of healthful eating and
If you have an elementary or middle school aged child heading back to school this fall transportation to and from school must be considered. In most districts living within 2 miles of your child’s zoned school precludes them from riding the school bus, drop off lines are oftentimes chaotic and untimely, and many parents either
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I have two kids – and I’ve faced the battle twice. I have to go back to work while still nursing. What happens if the baby simply won’t take a bottle? Here are my tips for easing the transition. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University
Photo: iStockphoto As summer starts to wind down and the new school year fast approaches, so does the all-too-familiar stress of back-to-school shopping. New backpacks, trendy clothing, snazzy binders, bento lunch boxes—not only can all the choices be overwhelming, but they also add up quickly. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best ways you can
Photo: Courtesy of Jen McLennan Not 24 hours after my son was born, a couple weeks early, I remember joking with my husband that my ginormous breasts could probably feed all the babies in the NICU. I had assumed breastfeeding would be easy. But I soon learned that maybe I should have read more than
Girls who approach puberty at a more rapid rate than their peers may be at higher risk of migraine, according to new research. New research may have found what triggers migraine in some women. Migraine affects children as well as adults, and statistics show that boys and girls experience the condition at a similar rate
Image: iStock A gift is a simple four-letter word that can make or break hearts. Oh, yes! And when selecting something for a little girl, you have to be extra thoughtful. If you want to see the child smile wide and bright, you must pay attention to what you’re getting them. Then again, finding the
Children can be seen running across parking lots without adult supervision every day, and the consequences can be fatal. In the United States, an estimated 5,000 injuries and 205 fatalities of children age 14 years and younger occur from collisions with vehicles in non-traffic locations, like parking lots, driveways and private property, according to the
Get ready for back to school by packing your kids’ backpacks with all the essentials from me4kidz. Items like First Aid and wellness kits, antibacterial wipes, cold packs, bandages and more are all non-toxic, BPA-free, recyclable,earth-friendly, lead-free, latex-free and pediatrician-approved. The Medibuddy First Aid Kit contains 50 items, including bandages, gauze pads, antibiotic ointment, and more. The
Dr. Shefali on Imperfect Moms (Is she a “Better” Mom?) The Parenting Junkie interviews Dr. Shefali Tsabary, author of The Conscious Parent. Dr. Shefali Conscious Parenting has been a profound influence in my life and in my own mindful parenting journey. Dr. Shefali today talks about on being perfect moms, her biggest emotional triggers, mom
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