Health in Columbus OH

Car Seat Safety Tips

LESLIE GREENBERG

At some point in time, every parent must deal with the often daunting tasks of purchasing and installing a car seat.  In the last year, the American Academy of Pediatrics altered its recommendations regarding car seat safety, with the most notable change of having all children sit rear facing until the age of two.  Car seat safety is an important part of the anticipatory guidance offered by your pediatrician, and this article will hopefully provide some helpful tips.

It's That Time of Year!

LESLIE GREENBERG

Coughing is a natural, normal response of the body.  It is an effort to force more air and secretions out of the lungs.  A cough can be the result of a viral infection, a bacterial infection, allergies, or even gastroesopheagal reflux.  It is not abnormal for a child to cough for up to a week, but there are certain situations when you should contact your pediatrician.

Ouch! Common Sports Injuries in Children

More children are competing in athletic activities than ever before.  While the numerous health benefits of physical activity are well documented (including weight management, bone health, and improved self-esteem), participation in formal athletics also carries the risk of injury.

Crying and Colic

All infants will cry, some more than others.  In fact, infants will cry more during the first three months of their lives than at any other time.  It is normal for crying to total nearly two hours a day in the first six weeks and to slowly decrease to approximately 70 minutes a day by twelve weeks.  Most crying is distressing for families, and even more so when the crying is felt to be excessive or due to colic.

How to Handle a “Poor” Report Card: Tips for helping your children when they are struggling to get Good Grades

MARK KANCE

It’s that time of the school year again – report card time.  While many students will come home with good grades, others would rather stuff their report cards deep into their backpacks than show them to their parents.  As parents, you want your child to do well in school, so what do you do when your child’s report card doesn’t reflect his or her academic potential?

Helping Build Your Child’s Self-Esteem

MARK KANCE

Approximately 20 to 45 percent of school-aged children do not reach their full potential because they suffer from low self-esteem.  Self-esteem refers to how you feel about yourself.  It includes self-confidence, self-respect, pride in oneself, independence and self-reliance.