Roughly 5.2 million children between the ages of 6 and 19 have hearing loss directly related to noise exposure. Although permanent, noise-induced hearing loss is 100 percent preventable — use these tips to help protect your children's hearing. ...
A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head. It also can occur from a fall or a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatment for concussions in children. ...
As parents, we so often put our children ahead of ourselves. Depending on our circumstances, this is normal and warranted. When our children are infants and toddlers, there isn’t much
Apex aestheticians share how to best help your skin through several treatments and lifestyle choices, from diet and getting enough sleep to a recommended skin care routine. ...
Fewer things are more frightening than hearing that your child has cancer. For two Northeast Ohio families whose children fought and survived cancer, the devastating diagnoses brought them together and
Kids spend the majority of their time in the classroom. How does their time in school change if they have a chronic medical condition, like asthma, or need unanticipated medical
We’ve encountered and survived many back-to-school health issues in my over 50 years as a pediatrician, 52 years as a parent of eight children, and now 15 grandchildren. Now, I’m
One out of three kids between the ages of 6 and 17 needs corrective lenses, and an increasing number of them wear contacts. While there is no right age to make the transition from glasses to contacts, there are several factors to look for in order to determine if your child is ready for the switch. ...