The pressure from family, relatives and the tensions among the relations are the major cause for anxiety and panic attacks in children. Like adults, panic disorder treatments are available for children too. However, as the ability to cope with the panic disorder differs with every child, the panic disorder treatments also differ. The panic disorder treatments can easily be applied with a little help from the family doctor to prevent...more
Each year, about 200,000 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for playground equipment-related injuries, about 15 of these children die as a result of their injuries. Most playground injuries involve public playground equipment, but an estimated 51,000 involve home playground equipment. Playgrounds are generally safe places, but injuries can and do happen. Since it's National Playground Safety Week, here are a few...more
Panic attacks are a very serious problem in the world, and more than ever they affect the children, even more profoundly than they do adults. The primary reason for this is that children are more often, unable to put into words what they are going through, making it difficult for their parents and care givers to offer help. this leaves the child suffering for a long time, without getting help, which makes the problem worse.It is sad, as most adults who suffer from panic attacks first experienced them when they were young. The truth about life as we know it now, is that it is full of stress and pressure, and that includes our kids. More than ever, there is an added pressure from parents, caregivers, their peers, their siblings and so forth, all expecting them to be their best and to be at their coolest.Panic attacks in young children can be caused by a number of issues, besides pressure and stress. Some children may have issues with separation from their parents, or care givers, which make them experience certain phobias. In some cases, it may be a case of change from what they are accustomed to, it could be a new home, a divorce, a death in the family. Anything that...more
Halloween is one of the most fascinating of all festivals. It is just as much enjoyable shopping for costumes for other people as it is for yourself. Nonetheless, with little kids, it may be difficult making sure each person has their costume. Especially if you do not hit upon everyone's costume beneath one roof. in 2010, consider...more
Most parents over look the importance of keeping their child's room exciting and comfortable. With the variety of styles and designs to choose from, we forget the important points in keeping it lovable and exciting in the eyes of our little kids.It is very important for us to keep our home well arranged and organized especially if we...more
Little Johnny has forgotten his homework for the umpteenth time this year and you have finally had enough of what you suspect could be a flow blown case of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. So you pick up the phone and make an appointment with your child's pediatrician just knowing that he will understand your dilemma and provide helpful solutions.As the appointment approaches you start to make a list of the inattentive, impulsive, and hyperactive behavior you have been dealing with since little Johnny was a baby. A smile comes to your face as you fanaticize that your precious little boy was so hyperactive that he likely escaped from his crib in the paternity ward causing an all out search by security and provoking a 24 hour lockdown for all other hyperactive babies. Then you fade back into reality completing your list of symptoms and concerns.The big day arrivesOnce at the doctor's the nurse informs you that to be diagnosed with ADHD, your child will have to meet the basic criteria spelled out in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) which is published by the American Psychiatric Association. She goes on to say that in order for...more
Numerous individuals are just not mindful of yeast infection issues among youngsters. Actually in case your little one suffers from a trouble with no obvious indicator of any normally known dilemma, there's a sturdy likelihood that the...more
Type 2 diabetes - long regarded as an "adult" disease - has been affecting more children over the past few years. This is due to an increase in overweight and obese children. Kids are becoming more sedentary and eating more junk food...more
I now believe my son can truly enjoy his childhood without depending on his asthma inhaler. Research about children and asthma can be very daunting and conflicting.My son has suffered with this condition since birth and seeing him...more
"How much child support do I have to pay?"Child support payments are determined using a table called the "Child Support Guidelines." The amount you pay is dependent on the province in which you live, the amount you earn, and the number...more
WEST NEW YORK, N.J. – Hudson Honda is giving back to the community by sponsoring a family event called the "Hobooken Halloween 5K Race and Scary Scurry Kids Run." The event is scheduled to begin 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010, with...more
Many families won't look into camping vacations for their family because either the parents or the kids are so technologically dependant they're afraid to leave the security of their internet connection or to go outside their cell phone...more