You try your best to make sure that your children are safe when they are in your midst. You make sure that they put on a warm jacket in winter, that they come home at a reasonable hour and that they eat healthy diets. But do you really know what your kids are up to when they log online? The internet is one of the greatest advents of the century, but the net is also turning into one of the most dangerous places for a child to be. Email for...more
How To Deal With Panic Attacks In Children Panic and anxiety attacks can happen to people of all age. Panic attacks in children are even more alarming than panic attacks in adults. Children are still very fragile and very young to experience such an infuriating attack. They may not handle it very well, and they may not be able to express what they are currently feeling when they are anxious. Some people may think that this kind of attack...more
When a newborn with a Group B Strep infection is not immediately treated with antibiotics the results can be devastating. Given this it is important for doctors to consider GBS if a newborn demonstrates symptoms of an infection and either rule it out with diagnostic testing or follow the treatment protocol. It is consequently essential that physicians be able to quickly diagnose a baby with symptoms of the infection and administer antibiotics immediately.In this case a pregnant woman underwent screening while she was in the thirty-fifth and thirty-seventh week of her pregnancy. The results of the screening were positive for the bacteria. Given this result, while the woman was in labor at the hospital the staff properly administered antibiotics. Still, even with the correct administration of antibiotics during labor, it is still possible for the newborn to develop GBS. The expectant mother in this lawsuit brought her newborn to a pediatrician 6 weeks after the baby's birth. The doctor noted that the baby was febrile. Unfortunately, the doctor failed to check the prenatal records and consequently did not realize that the baby had formerly been exposed to the bacteria.Not being aware...more
Structured children's gyms are popping up all over the country, giving kids a place to play and helping them get fit. You can think of them as a mix between daycare and a sports club. They offer fun activities and education to help with your child's physical development.There are a couple of reasons these places are looking into options that will...more
Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving With Children "Snap!" That was your patience breaking under the constraint of having to take care of children or pets while driving, we've all been there previously, bored kids along with restless pets could be surely perplexing to handle, but if you don't manage them accordingly, you could be putting...more
Weathering The Teen Years For many parents, the teen years are challenging. Even though you may be doing a good job parenting your teen, there are reasons family life may become more stressful. There are also some things you can do that are helpful.It is important to understand what is happening for teens during this unique time in their lives. The teen years are focusing on several developmental issues:- Who am I? During this time of individuation, teens have two high level needs which are belonging and autonomy. - Do I matter? The question here is what is my purpose or what will give my life meaning.- How will I spend my time and with whom will I spend it? This question has to do with time and relationship issues.Recent brain research indicates that new imaging techniques reveal that the teen brain does not work like an adult brain. The frontal cortex of the brain which is responsible for controlling impulses, critical thinking, and problem solving is not fully developed until around age 25. This is because the mylinazation process (insulation around the nerves) is not complete until around 25 years old. Therefore, neurons in the brain process and interpret information...more
The adverse change in the lifestyle of the young today has greatly affected their health and have made them prone to various diseases. Obesity and Diabetes are the most prevalent dilemma children are faced with, making them highly probable to suffer...more
The learning process can be a fun and joyous experience. However, more often than never, children find it hard to cope, handle and manage with the process of studying. As parents, you might think that there is only so much you can do to help your...more
Pastor Poster Boy for DREAM Act There has not been a dull day in the life of 18 year old illegal immigrant Bernard Pastor for some time now. A devout Christian, Pastor would invest his days volunteering at church and taking up odd jobs. His...more
Godzilla is a 1998 American Science fiction film. It is a modern-day Hollywood remake of the Japanese film of the same name. It was co-written and directed by Roland Emmerich, director of Independence Day. The film was a financial success, taking in...more
There was a time in our past when doctors would tell parents of children who suffered from physical deformities to wait, "It will go away" or "Leave it alone, making an issue of it will only make it worse." What was this "it" they spoke of? In some...more
Pulse oximeter for obese children Obesity is one of the most common and damaging health conditions in our society today. Americans are fighting this problem of obesity and although it is a tough battle it is a battle that needs to be fought...more