Summer Safety Tips for Children
Summer is here. Be sure to guard against these summer issues. Sunburn Bites From Mosquitoes and Ticks Bee Stings Heat Illness Burns From Fireworks and Grills Foodborne Illness Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac Poisoning in Children By Michelle Meadows When it comes to summer, Olivia Kane, 36, mostly remembers the happy times: eating crabs on the beach, chasing flickering fireflies at night, and playing softball with friends. But there are other memories the Arlington, Va., resident wishes she could forget. Like the rash from poison ivy that broke out on her face, neck, and arms two days before she had to walk down the aisle in her sister's ...
Voluntary Recall of Certain OTC Infants’ and Children’s Products
McNeil Consumer Healthcare FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 30, 2010 – Fort Washington, PA. McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Children’s and Infants’ liquid products manufactured in the United States and distributed in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Dubai (UAE), Fiji, Guam, Guatemala, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, and Kuwait. (SEE RECALLED PRODUCT). McNeil Consumer Healthcare is initiating this voluntary recall because some of these products may not meet required quality standards. This recall ...
Children’s Oral Health
Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems; such as eating, speaking, playing, and learning. The good news is that tooth decay and other oral diseases that can affect children are preventable. The combination of dental sealants and fluoride has the potential to nearly eliminate tooth decay in school-age children. What Parents and Caregivers Can Do Here are some things you can do to ensure good oral health for your child: Encourage your children to eat regular nutritious ...
Teaching Kids to Read From the Back of a Burro
From the CNN Heroes Series Magdalena, Colombia (CNN) -- To the unaccustomed eye, a man toting 120 books while riding a stubborn donkey would seem nothing short of a circus spectacle. But for hundreds of children in the rural villages of Colombia, Luis Soriano is far from a clown. He is a man with a mission to save rural children from illiteracy. "There was a time when many people thought that I was going crazy," said Soriano, a native of La Gloria, Colombia. "They'd yell, 'Carnival season is over.' ... Now I've overcome that." Soriano, 38, is a primary school teacher who spends his ...
For Your Child’s Health
Routines that reduce obesity risks in kids NEW YORK (WABC) -- Doctors have been watching the average weight of children go up dramatically over the years. Now, for the first time, a new study outlines three household routines that can reduce the risk of obesity in kids. Experts now say one out of every eight kids under the age of 5 is overweight or obese. Parents often feel frustrated as they battle their children over food, but now this study gives parents some concrete advice on some home habits than can help keep their children from eating unhealthily. Read more of Dr. Jay Adlersberg's ...
The Haiti Tragedy: Talking To Your Kids
Given the imagery and reports that children may see and hear, it is important to be able to know how to explain that they are seeing and hearing. This article was recently published on the Forbes.com website by Joan Indiana Rigdon. [caption id="attachment_1114" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: JONATHAN TORGOVNIK/REPORTAGE FOR CNN"][/caption]Haiti is horrifying for any parent, for any person. I can't stop thinking of one photo, of a woman half-buried in rubble holding her hand out to the photographer for help; of all those buildings leveled like closed accordions. Between the Web and Twitter and text, I've donated money; tracked the progress of ...
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Summer Safety Tips for Children
Summer is here. Be sure to guard against these summer issues. Sunburn Bites From Mosquitoes and Ticks Bee Stings Heat Illness Burns From Fireworks and Grills Foodborne Illness Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac Poisoning...
Read more of this articleVoluntary Recall of Certain OTC Infants’ and Children’s Products
McNeil Consumer Healthcare FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 30, 2010 – Fort Washington, PA. McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily...
Read more of this articleChildren’s Oral Health
Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children in the United States more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that may lead to problems; such as eating, speaking, playing,...
Read more of this articleTeaching Kids to Read From the Back of a Burro
From the CNN Heroes Series Magdalena, Colombia (CNN) – To the unaccustomed eye, a man toting 120 books while riding a stubborn donkey would seem nothing short of a circus spectacle. But for hundreds of children in the rural...
Read more of this articleFor Your Child’s Health
Routines that reduce obesity risks in kids NEW YORK (WABC) — Doctors have been watching the average weight of children go up dramatically over the years. Now, for the first time, a new study outlines three household routines...
Read more of this articleThe Haiti Tragedy: Talking To Your Kids
Given the imagery and reports that children may see and hear, it is important to be able to know how to explain that they are seeing and hearing. This article was recently published on the Forbes.com website by Joan Indiana Rigdon. Photo...
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