Bedwetting is a common problem
Bedwetting is common during the pre-school years and children vary in their ability to control their bladders at nighttime. It is quite normal for a child under the age of five to Wet the Bed occasionally and boys often take longer than girls to become Dry at Night. ‘Accidents’ do happen and should be dealt with kindly and sensitively in order to prevent emotional problems.
ADHD is a large problem in the US and the disorder can manifest itself in a number of ways, not all of them are obvious. Although there are a number of pharmaceutical options for sufferers, there are also many simple nutritional steps that can be taken to help remedy the situation.
It is startling to know that 3 to 7 percent of children in the US suffer from ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Many parents who first hear the words “Your child has Autism” are shocked and dismayed.
While we have all heard about Autism, many of us have only vague ideas of what the diagnosis means and what can be done to help children and adults lead as normal a life as possible.
The truth is that Autism, being a spectrum disorder, affects different people in different ways and no two Autistic children are exactly alike.
What is ADD?
ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) is a group of symptoms that affects concentration and a person’s ability to Focus.
It can also cause Mood Swings, Impulsiveness, behavioral and other social problems. Children with these problems have difficulty in completing their school work and are often in trouble with parents and teachers.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Antidepressant Paxil may raise the risk of suicidal behavior in young adults, GlaxoSmithKline and the Food and Drug Administration warned Friday in a letter to doctors.
The warning letter was accompanied by changes to the labeling of both Paxil and Paxil CR, a controlled-release version of the drug, also called paroxetine.
A recent analysis of clinical trial data on nearly 15,000 patients treated with both Paxil and dummy pills revealed a higher frequency of suicidal behavior in young adults treated with the drug, according to the letter.
Children’s remedies
Children have problems too! Many medicines for children contain additives, artificial color and preservatives. Some are addictive and others may cause side effects which end up being worse than the condition that they are supposed to treat.
Even some of the more natural, herbal medicines should not be given to children under the age of 12, unless supervised by a health care practitioner! Parents are understandably concerned and may feel confused about what they can and can not give their children.
What is Colic?
Babies between the ages of 0 – 6 months often develop Colic. This could be due to wind or other Digestive Problems or even the incorrect formula.
Signs of Colic include persistent fretfulness and crying (especially after feeds), and baby may become red in the face and pull up his legs to relieve the pain in his stomach.