by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Your Child and AntibioticsUnnecessary Antibiotics CAN Be Harmful About antibiotics Antibiotics are among the most powerful and important medicines known. When used properly they can save lives, but used improperly, they can actually harm your child. Antibiotics should...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Learn About Diseases That Can Affect Your Preteen As a loving parent, you can’t help but worry at times abut your child’s health. Although you can’t protect her or him from every illness, you can take steps to help avoid some potentially serious diseases. Check with...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Understanding ADHD Information for Parents About Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Almost all children have times when their behavior veers out of control. They may speed about in constant motion, make noise nonstop, refuse to wait their turn, and crash into...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Alcohol: Your Child and Drugs Children are challenged at younger ages than ever before to try drugs. Use of tobacco, marijuana, and cocaine are serious problems. However, one of the most abused drugs in our society is alcohol. Alcohol is a drug because it acts as a...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Seven Steps to Stop Smoking Recognize your habit and your addiction. There are two basic reasons for smoking: nicotine addiction and pleasure. Paying more attention to when you smoke and what makes you light up can help you develop strategies for quitting. Build your...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 13, 2025 | Diseases and Medical Conditions
Anemia and Your Young ChildGuidelines for ParentsAdapted from Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. Anemia is a condition that is sometimes found in young children. It can make your child feel cranky, tired, and weak. Though these symptoms may worry...
