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CHILDREN AND TEEN CARE
The Benefits of Exercise for Childhood Depression
Depression affects 2.1 percent of children ages three to 17; now researchers have shown the benefits of exercise for depression extend to young children.
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RAISING HEALTHY CHILDREN
Raising Healthy Children
Our guide about helping your child grow up healthy.
BMI Calculator for Children and Teens
Body mass index (BMI) is one way to estimate a person's body fat that takes into consideration the person's height. BMI is calculated using a person's weight and height. In children and teens, BMI is used to find out if a child or teen is underweight, of a healthy weight, overweight, or obese. A child's body fat changes with age. Also, girls and boys differ in their amount of body fat as they mature. This is why BMI for children, also known as BMI-for-age, includes gender and age.
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2 “Bad” Habits That Could Prevent Allergies
Oral habits in children could have an unexpected benefit.
Naps Help Preschoolers Learn Language
The brain is replaying memories and strengthening them during parts of the sleep cycle, one of the best ways to learn a language. Sleep also calms us down.
Therapy Dogs for Kids with Special Needs
Interacting with canines and other pets has a positive effect on children.
Preventing Childhood Obesity
For the most part, overweight and obese children and teens need help eating healthier foods and getting quality sleep and exercise — just like the rest of us.
Coming to Your Child’s Emotional Rescue
Chronic illness and disabilities can affect everyone in your family. Here’s how to help your child manage his feelings.
Laundry Detergent Packets Put Children in Danger
Exposure to laundry detergent packets sends thousands of kids to the ER each year, some with life-threatening complications.
Children Are at Risk from Pet Medications
While medications and treatments prescribed by veterinarians can help your pets live longer, healthier lives, they can pose dangers to your children.
Allergy Relief for Kids
Despite advances in allergy treatments in recent years, sometimes it’s a matter of simply keeping your kids inside more if certain allergens are in the air.
The Dangers of Bounce Houses
Moonwalks and similar inflated bounce houses are loads of fun for kids — but they sometimes cause serious injuries and even deaths. Here’s what you should know.
Toxic Chemicals in Childhood
How to minimize kids’ exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) and its replacements — as well as a group of chemicals called phthalates.