Children's General Health

Promoting Mindfulness in Kids One the most exciting recent developments in the modern treatment of depression has been the integration of cognitive behavioral principles with insights from an Eastern tradition that goes back many thousands of y...

Frequently Asked Questions About H1N1 VaccineMoms and mothers-to-be have lots of questions about how a swine flu vaccine will affect their families. Get the facts about H1N1 vaccinations. All information is from the Centers for Disease Control an...

Thigh pain is an unusual complaint for a six-year-old. A good physical exam can usually localize where the problem is coming from, although sometimes X-rays and/or laboratory studies are needed. ...

Teach kids to be the ultimate germ fighter! This colorful and informational printable will show kids ways to stay healthy and stop the spread of germs. ...

Are You Ready if Swine Flu Arrives at Your School? Since the outbreak of swine flu in April 2009, cases of the novel H1N1 virus have been confirmed in all 50 states and continue to be reported all around the world. On June 11, 2009, the World He...

Don't be afraid to take yet another Phobia Quiz... ...

A skilled professional therapist/psychologist would never allow or encourage a child to blame his parents for his misfortunes and pain. ...

We all know germs and bacteria are almost everywhere, but where can you find the worst cases of the cooties? Check out this list of germ-laden culprits, and find out how you can protect your family without going overboard. ...

Modern Hygiene: Are We Too Clean for Our Own Good? Society has come a long way in battling deadly diseases and plagues that once had the potential to devastate entire countries. However, with the emergence of better sanitation, antibiotics, and ...

There are steps you can take to help keep your allergies under control. Print off this handy checklist for tips on avoiding allergies this season. ...

Find out the technical names of your fears with this fun quiz! ...

Kids' allergies can be triggered by any number of allergens in the home, in school, and out in public. Learn the sources of the most common irritants and find out how to minimize your child's allergic reactions. ...

Protecting Kids from Asthma Between 1980 and 2010, the percentage of youth with asthma in America increased from 3.6% of the population to 9.4%, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). What can parents do to reduce the prevalence of...

Groan ... moan ... ah choo! How much do you know about the flu? Take this quiz and find out. ...

Sleep patterns can vary quite a bit from child to child, but there are warning signs to look for. ...

Children should not go to school when they're contagious to others or when they're too sick to learn. But how do you know if they are contagious? Find out if you know when these common childhood illnesses are "catchy." ...

Sparkle Germs Activity for an individual child Age group: 30-40 months Duration of activity: 10 minutes Materials: Craft glitter Young children are often resistant to washing their hands. It is hard for them to understand things that they cannot...

Taming Self-Expectations In her "Deep River" women's groups and in her book, Finding the Deep River Within, mental health counselor Abby Seixas offers six core practices for bringing more sanity and soul to women's lives. Practice number four, ex...