Click here to visit the new home of ParentDish!

Hot on HuffPost Parents:

 
 

Health & Safety: Big Kids

TheLatest

ERs Attract Kids With Mental Problems

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 3rd 2011

A number of emergency room visits are for mental reasons. Credit: Corbis Give kids access to mental health services, and they still ...At least 71 percent of the kids who came to the E.R. with psychological problems already had their own mental health provider.
0 COMMENTS

Hearing Problems Detected in Kids With a Little Bit of Spit

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 2nd 2011

Hearing problems can now be detected through saliva. Credit: Getty
Spit happens.
Don't knock it. You can learn a lot from a little ...New study could lead to widespread testing of newborns for hearing problems.
0 COMMENTS

Measles Pose Threat to Unvaccinated Infants

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 27th 2011

Children and adults who remain unvaccinated and develop measles put others in their community at risk. Credit: Getty Images The United ...U.S. seeing worst measles outbreak since 1996.
1 COMMENTS

No Link Found Between ADHD Drugs and Heart Problems

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 17th 2011

WebMD reports kids who take drugs for ADHD are not at a greater risk for heart attacks or strokes. Credit: Getty Images If you're ...Researchers found no connection between heart attacks, strokes and ADHD medications.
0 COMMENTS

CT Scans Not Always Best Response to Head Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 10th 2011

It might be a good idea to observe children for awhile before getting them a CT scan. Credit: Getty Images One of the first things you ...Your kid ought to have his head examined? Maybe. Maybe not.
0 COMMENTS

Canadian Kids Waiting Too Long for Surgery, Researchers Say

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 4th 2011

Watch Videos Related to Child Surgery!
Twenty-seven percent of children linger too long on government waiting lists for necessary ...Kids waiting three years for surgeries they should get in three months.
4 COMMENTS

Kids May Be Overdosing on Prescription Meds, Report Says

by Tom Henderson, Posted May 3rd 2011

Watch Videos Related to Kids and Prescription Medication
Know what, and how much your kids are taking. Credit: Getty Images Your child ...Researchers suggests pain meds for kids may be too heavy.
0 COMMENTS

Safe Kids USA Helps Soothe Parental Fears

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 29th 2011

Safe Kids USA is sponsoring a webcast to educate parents about sports injury prevention. Credit: Corbis Is it safe to sleep with your ...Organization helps prevent childhood injuries.
1 COMMENTS

FollowUs

Flickr RSS

TheTalkies

More Recent Questions: