Child & Teen Health Archive

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When it comes to fiber, cereal fiber may be your best choice

Cereal fiber–from whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, brown rice, barley and other whole grains–seems to offer more protection against heart disease and other chronic conditions than fiber from fruits and vegetables. The benefit isn’t necessarily from the fiber alone, but the natural package of nutrients that comes with the fiber. Processed foods, which are often stripped of their fiber and nutrients and then “fortified” in the manufacturing process, don’t measure up.

Honesty as a family value

It's natural to want to protect your kids from anything that might harm them physically, mentally or emotionally. But Dr. Paula Rauch beliieves honesty is indeed the best policy. Find out why and how you can begin honest communication with your children.

The importance of family routine

According to Dr. Paula Rauch, predictability and family routine trumps new and exciting when it comes to raising children. Learn more about what she means in this informative video.

Infant swim lessons

Infant swim lessons may be the trend, but Dr. Julie SIlver has some words of caution. Find out more about how this form of exercise and the pool itself could affect your baby.

Is youth football ok?

You may be surprised to learn that Dr. Richard Zane approves of youth football, but there are caveats. Watch to find out his recommendations for this popular kids' sport.

Raising happy children

A happy child is the goal of many parents, but when trying to make your child happy crosses the line into overprotectiveness, the end result could be detrimental. Dr. Paula Rauch offers advice on not just raising happy children, but confident ones as well.
 

Helping a child lose weight

Childhood obesity is a problem that could lead to a host of health problems. There are simple steps you can take today to improve your child's diet and help your child lose weight.

Teen brain development

Teen-agers can be frustrating. It's not always easy to understand why they do what they do and sometimes they don't even know. But don't worry. Dr. Michael Miller is here to explain the development process of the teen brain to put your mind at ease.

Are trampolines safe?

They may look like fun and you may know people who have had them in their back yards for years, but are trampolines safe? Should you get one for your family? Dr. Richard Zane weighs in with the facts and the stats.

The real deal on peanut allergies

Peanut allergies top the list of allergy concerns in the U.S. But it wasn't always this way. Dr. Julie Silver talks about the theories behind the growth of this particular food allergy. Learn more now.

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