Child Abuse Rises in Bad Economy The recent economic hard times have been difficult for many people. But according to a study conducted by Dr. Rachel P. Berger, the recession has been particularly hard on infants. Berger, who revealed the results of her study on May 8 at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, said there is a "marked increase in the rate of abusive head trauma among children during the recession...more
Sexting among Teens in Arizona Sexting: It is the rage for many teens, much to the shock of their parents. Trading sexually explicit photos of themselves and others via cell phone is one of the most alarming developments among teens that Chris Bonn, assistant principal at Tucson High Magnet School in Arizona, has seen in the three years he has worked there. More recently, the practice has gone from boys and girls in relationships,...more
Arizona Ruling Clarifies Legal Requirements for Same-Sex Couple Child Visitation In 2009, an Arizona appellate court ruled against a woman seeking equal-time visitation rights for the child that she and her same-sex partner had raised from birth. But for gay couples - or any other people who feel they have a parent-child relationship, regardless of legal definitions - the ruling is not all bad news, and may help to clarify the requirements for visitation when same-sex couples break up.Background to the CaseThe couple involved in the case, Michelle Egan and Therese Hochmuth, had been in a committed relationship for ten years when they decided to have a child. Egan was artificially inseminated with sperm donated by a friend, and the couple raised their daughter for seven years before ending their relationship. Initially the couple agreed to alternate weeks spent with the child, but later Egan (the legal parent in the eyes of the law, because she was the birth mother) began limiting the amount of time Hochmuth could spend with the child, eventually reducing the visitations to Monday through Wednesday every other week.Taking her case to court, Hochmuth sought in loco...more
Bedwetting A common problem of children Bedwetting means urinating unintentionally while sleeping at night. It is common for infants and children. They usually urinate unintentionally or involuntarily while sleeping. But it is only from the ages of 4 to 5. If the bedwetting continues after 6 years then it is supposed to be considered...more
How to Make a Printable Spouse and children Tree Genealogical maps and trees have started out turning into additional and much more well-liked through the a long time, and for all the fantastic causes. Not only is producing friends and family trees a very good training that can make you know your family members improved, but it can...more
What Do You Do If Your Child Has Eczema Eczema may start with ordinary itchiness that may graduate to extreme redness of the skin, scaling and even oozing. Usually, the rash will start when the child is born. Thinking that it is just an ordinary rash, parents often do not take heed of it. Unfortunately, not all rashes disappear. What is even more a problem is that it is hard to manage eczema in one so young because of the lack of medicines that has no side effects. Children are more vulnerable to the side effects of drugs and as much as possible, they should not be given anything. This does not mean though that your child should not have been given a medicine for eczema. This all depends on the diagnosis, the prognosis and how the doctors see the problem. Some doctors will prescribe a topical steroids like hydrocortisone creams and med-potency steroids. Still, the use of this drugs should be monitored especially for children under two years old. Use of the drug for long periods of time can cause severe side effects such as skin thinning and stretch marks. These drugs should also not be used on the face or on skin that will be covered, for instance, at the rear when a...more
Children With ADHD Or Emotional Problems Need Support Rather Than Drugs It is with some shock that I discovered that a pharmaceutical company is doing a trial of antidepressant use in children as young as seven. The stated purpose of...more
Protecting Your Child With a Bike Helmet It is by no means too soon to begin teaching a young child the requirements of bike safety. Bicycle related accidents account for roughly 200 deaths in children under the age of fifteen yearly....more
Themed Kid Shower Parties - Pea in the Pod Infant Shower Invitations Ideas If you are throwing a Cheap Baby Shower Invites youngster shower for your good buddy, obtaining the gift is the simple part! Hosting the shower demands a bit...more
Anxiety Free Child Program-The Anxiety Free Child Program Reviews No make a difference for an grownup or kid ,Anxiousness is surely an horrible feeling .on the other hand ,it'll have much more impact on kids .as long-time anxiousness...more
How Are The Female Doctors For Women And Children Noteworthy? Just because of her three children this lady doctor requires more leave than most of her male colleagues.She hates it when they behave disdainful because of this. She never...more
Creating Great Kids Birthday Cakes Once again, it is Nina's birthday, and conditions for Mama Baker to rub some dough and place it in the oven. Tens of recipes lie in the book beside her and even, more in her head as she prepares the...more