Studies have revealed a rising trend of self-harm occurring among children. We investigated stories of self-injury in children, including the signs to look for and what you can do about it.
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Child Bribery: How High Are the Stakes?
The consequences of bribing your kids and how to break the cycle.
Congenital Heart Defects
Approximately 1 in 88 children is born with a congenital heart defect. Read one family’s story of living with CHDs and found out how you can get involved.
Teeth Grinding: The Truth About Bruxism and How to Make It Stop
Teeth grinding, or bruxism, is a common occurrence among children; a 2005 study published in the Journal of Dentistry for Children reports that 38 percent of children grind their teeth.
Helping Your Kids with Stress
Local experts Suzanne Stevenson, Brad Schwall, Ph.D., and Rebekah Christner talk about preventing stress and helping your children cope with it.
Family Fitness
When exercise becomes part of the family culture, everyone wins. There are several tips to keep in mind when it comes to…
Embracing the We in Family
Quality family time never goes out of style. Learn how to reach out to your kids today.
Election Education for Kids? Check Yes
Forget about party lines or hanging chads – involve your kiddos in the 2008 Presidential election.
Eating Disorders in Kids and Tweens
Most parents don’t expect their child or their tween to develop an eating disorder, but body image is a stressor in young girls and parents need to know the signs and what to do.
Diagnosing Sensory Integration Disorder
The identification of SID is not a black and white process; evaluation can involve multiple tests of fine motor skills, a parent interview and assessments of physical development.
Diagnosing Joey
One family shares a look into their lives with a child who has pediatric bipolar disorder.
Defining Oppositional Defiant Disorder
“She was like having a child from the devil.” Imagine being so tormented by your child’s violent outbursts and belligerent…
Deciphering Dysgraphia
Does your young student struggle when gripping a writing utensil? Is his handwriting illegible? Your pediatrician may point to a…
The Multiple Intelligences
You may hear teachers talking about the theory of multiple intelligences, which parents can use to help channel and guide their children’s energies and interests.
Behavior Issues: Are You Really What You Eat?
The link between food and behavior is back in the spotlight now that more parents claim it absolutely helps! Fortunately, companies are paying attention and now have products to meet consumer demand for gluten and dye-free foods.
Autism and Mommy’s Playdate Frustration
Play dates provide essential interaction for children and much needed social support for moms.
Asthma and Allergy Preparation List for School
The start of a new school year brings lots of preparation, especially for parents who have children with allergies or…
Adopting Through Foster Care
Betsy Stuetze laces up her running shoes and stretches for her early morning run. She and husband Chris are training…
ADHD Drugs and Heart Exams
Kids starting drugs such as Ritalin, Adderall and Concerta for Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) need a complete heart exam including…
12 Tips for Raising a Reader
In honor of March 2, known as Read Across America Day, here are some tips for raising a reader.