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New Study Shows “Tweens” Favor Inhalants to Get High

Study Shows Youngsters Use Inhalants as “Gateway” to Other Illicit Drugs Author, Kelly Colihan, shares some alarming trends in preteen and teen use of inhalants ( Drugs administered by breathing in its vapors. Most inhalants are organic solvents such as glue and paint thinner or anesthetic gases) as “gateway” drug to other illegal and illicit...

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How to get flu vaccine to children en masse

Protecting your child from the flu… As more and more parents share their growing concerns of influenza, also known as the “flu,” some hospitals and clinics throughout the United States have period of time when they are inundated with parents seeking the flu shot for themselves and their children.  Some studies indicate that as many...

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12 Mar Posted by in Rx & Medical | 5 comments

Head Lice: What are they and what can parents do?

A lot of excitement comes with words “head lice.”  Many people squirm and orally verbalize “Yuk!.”  Head lice are not deadly!  Relax!  This article, taken from the Harvard School of Public Health and Kids Health For Parents, will provide you with some not-so-yuky advice on how to deal with these little buggers.  Before you get...

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Are Vaccines Safe For My Child

Before your children can attend school, parents must have their child vaccinated. In Minnesota, children are required to receive fifteen different shots before they attend kindergarten. Below is a list of diseases and the required vaccinations. Chickenpox Diphtheria        Hepatitis         Hib         HPV      Influenza         Measles           Meningococcal     Mumps       Pertussis         Pneumococcal      Polio       Rotavirus        ...

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At The Hospital: Helping My Child Cope

For many children, just mentioning the word doctor or hospital can cause stress. Children remember their first experiences getting their required school shots, annual physicals and routine check-ups. Many hospitals have trained full time social workers, communication experts and child psychology and development experts on staff to help parents and children learn coping methods to...

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19 Jan Posted by in Mental Health, Rx & Medical | Comments

Depression: Signs & Symptoms

It's improtant for parents to know and understand the signs and symptoms of childhood depressions. This article supplies the reader with information regarding this topic. Depression: Signs & Symptoms The signs and symptoms of depression often appear before many individuals seek help from a medical doctor. The signs and symptoms that often help a doctor identify depression may include: An ongoing feeling of sadness, irritability, or tension, A decreased interest or pleasure in job, family, activities or hobbies, A loss of energy, tired feeling even during periods of low activity, A change in eating habits, often accompanied with significant weight loss or weight gain, A change in sleeping patterns that may include an unusual amount of sleep (always feeling tired) to insomnia (not being able to sleep), Restlessness, irritability or a feeling hopelessness

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