Do breastfed babies have a higher risk of getting colic?
Q: Do breastfed babies have a higher risk of getting colic? Or do both breast-fed and bottle-fed babies have about the same risk? A: I…
Child Health
What is Turner?s Syndrome?
Q: What is Turner’s syndrome and what is a good treatment or cure for it? A: Turner’s syndrome (XO) is a genetic disease that occurs…
Is there a link between the MMR vaccination and autism?
Q: My 8-month-old daughter is due to have the MMR vaccination, and I am concerned about the vaccine?s link with autism and the risk of…
My child has ADHD, what is this and what are the treatments?
ADHD – stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. ADD is Attention Deficit Disorder without hyperactivity. The condition needs to be properly diagnosed following careful evaluation…
A bit of muck never hurt anybody: is absolute rubbish
A few days ago I was asked for an opinion on the thesis, put forward recently, that it is a good idea for children to…
Is your child overweight?
How does a parent know when his/her child is overweight or, worse yet, obese? “Obesity is defined as an excessively high amount of body fat…
The Importance of Exercise for Children
Joseph is a very busy 8-year-old boy. In the fall, he plays on a roller hockey team. He practices every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and…