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Tag: Pediatrics / Children’s Health
What is the average weight for a 13-year-old?
The average weight of a 13-year-old can vary, depending on a number of factors. Puberty, for example, can significantly affect a child’s weight and appearance, and the timing of these changes is different for boys and girls. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have set guidelines for healthy weight and body mass index […]
Safe home remedies for toddler cough
If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. Many cough medicines are not safe or suitable for toddlers to use. Instead, caregivers can use gentle home remedies to help relieve cough symptoms. In toddlers (1–3 years old), having a cough from a common cold […]
Best natural ways to treat cradle cap
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What to know about congestion in babies
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What can cause joint pains in children?
When a child complains of joint or leg pains, parents or caregivers may be concerned. Usually, the discomfort will simply be growing pains that will go away on their own. However, people should be aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate something more serious. Growing pains are a common cause of leg pain […]
Can babies and toddlers drink almond milk?
Almond milk is a common alternative to cow’s milk for adults, but developing babies have different nutritional needs. Most doctors and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that babies less than 1-year-old drink breast milk or, if breast milk is not available, dairy- or soy-based infant formula unless otherwise advised. Experts advise only introducing other […]
Preventing childhood asthma: Could gut bacteria be the key?
A study finds that asthma passing from mother to child may not solely be down to genetics; gut bacteria seem to play a pivotal role, too. Probiotics could, in the future, prevent some cases of infant asthma. Share on PinterestA new study investigates the link between asthma and gut bacteria. Asthma is a relatively common […]
When do speech difficulties in children matter for literacy?
A new study found that speech difficulties are linked with difficulties in learning to read when children first start school, but these effects are no longer apparent at 8 years of age. Researchers confirmed that early language impairment that co-occurs with speech difficulties predicts poor literacy skills at both 5½ and 8 years of age. […]
New insights into how young and developing readers make sense of words
Skilled readers are often able to make sense of words suffering from ‘typos’ and jumbled up letter orders as long as the beginning and end letters of the words are correct. But a study at the University of Leicester suggests that young developing readers also have a similar understanding of how these outside letters can […]