Quantcast
Channel: pediatrics – Henry Ford – LiveWell
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 53 View Live

Image may be NSFW.
Clik here to view.

Positive Discipline: 10 Alternatives To Spanking

Several decades ago, spanking was widely considered an acceptable parental response to poor behavior. But years of research show that laying a hand on a child is not only ineffective, it could also...

View Article



Internet Safety: Should Parents Worry About the Momo Challenge?

While some claim it’s an internet hoax, the “Momo challenge” is scaring parents and compelling school districts to send letters home across metro Detroit. The Momo challenge allegedly entices children...

View Article

How Can Speech Therapy Help Kids with Autism?

“Use your words!” This is a phrase parents often tell their children. But for children with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD, “using words” may not be possible. In fact, difficulty with communication...

View Article

When Your Kid Wants To Go Vegan

When your kid says, “Mom, I want to be a vegan,” alarm bells might sound in your head. What if he’s not getting enough protein for his activities? Will she get enough iron to support her growing body?...

View Article

Measles Outbreak: Your Questions Answered

Over the past few months, measles outbreaks in the United States have reached record-breaking numbers, including cases in Oakland and Wayne counties here in Michigan reported this month. The Centers...

View Article


Protecting Your Young Child From RSV

Few things can make a parent feel more helpless than a sick kid. You want to do everything you can to make them feel better – especially when your child is just a baby or toddler and can’t communicate...

View Article

Preventing Sports Injuries in Your Student Athlete

Participating in sports provide so many benefits to kids and teens. There are the obvious benefits of physical fitness and promoting regular exercise. Then, there are also the character-building...

View Article

Did Your Child Put a Small Object Where It Doesn’t Belong?

Ever experience the horror of discovering your child has inserted a small object where it shouldn’t go? You’re not alone. Many parents know the panic that sets in when a child puts Legos, coins,...

View Article


Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression: How to Tell the Difference

The event of becoming a mother should be nothing but a joyous one, but the excitement of having a new baby can be overshadowed by feelings of sadness and mood swings. Many new moms experience these...

View Article


Cosleeping: What You Should Know About Sleep Safety

The sleeping arrangements you choose for your baby can stir up controversy. From cosleeping to bed sharing to putting baby in her own room, opinions and practices about sleep strategies and sleep...

View Article
Browsing latest articles
Browse All 53 View Live




Latest Images