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Health and Safety
Questions:
- My 11-year-old's eczema has returned after being dormant for two years. Is this normal? Could stress be a factor?
- My daughter is cutting herself. Why is she doing this and how do I stop it?
- How do I get my son to eat, when heř lost his appetite from taking the ADD drug Ritalin?
- What illnesses can accompany attention deficit disorder and how are they treated?
- Can anti-depressants become addictive?
- When should I expect my daughter to get her period?
- My son, who is 12 years old, is experiencing pain in his nipples. They are firm and sore. Is this all to do with puberty?
- How do we get rid of reoccurring head lice for good?
- Is it normal for my daughter to have a hard time dealing with her period? What can I do?
- Are ear thermometers really all that accurate?
- How can I talk openly to my daughter about menstruation without transferring my own feelings of shame?
- How harmful is trying a cigarette for the first time at ages 9 to 12?
- My daughter seems to have a cold that she just can't shake. Could it be allergies?
- Shouldn't asthma be treated with inhalers?
- My 8-year-old is scheduled for allergy testing. What can we expect?
- It hasn't been too terribly hot. Do I need to worry about sunscreen this early in the season?
- What's the truth about playing in the rain? Doesn't the cold, damp weather make you more susceptible to a virus?
- My son gets warts on his hand. Why is this happening, and is there anything we can do to prevent the reoccurrences?
- When should my teen start wearing anti-perspirant?
- My daughter refuses to eat before her soccer games. Should I force her?
- Could you tell me what to look for in a good toothbrush and how often one needs to be replaced?
- How does a dentist determine if braces are needed?
- Is flossing really that important? If so, how is it done properly and is it necessary for children?
- I've seen plaque rinses and ant-cavity washes. Is it wise to use a product like this?
- Who should get a flu shot? Are flu shots recommended for kids?
- My son wants to wear a sweatshirt out to play when it is too cold. Am I overreacting?
- Are topical treatments like ICY HOT and BENGAY safe to use on a child?
- Should children see the dentist more frequently and brush differently than adults?
- Is there a way I can tell for sure that he is too sick for school?
- How do I know if my son is lifting too much weight?
- Are topical pain treatments safe to use for a child's knee and leg pain?
- Do cold medicine strips work as well as liquid?
- My son is quite short for his age. My doctor wants to X-ray his growth plates. What are growth plates?
- Should I make a big deal about eating junk food at a friend's house, or should I let it slide?
- My daughter bites her nails terribly. What can we do to help her stop?
- What are the benefits of strength training for my already very athletic son?
- What is the most commonly prescribed drug for allergies in children?
- I'm hearing a lot about MRSA on my local news. How can I keep my kids safe?
- Is it OK for my 12-year-old to have 1 or 2 diet sodas each day?
- My son's lips get bright red and cracked. What causes this, and how can I prevent this?
- What advice would you have for parents who are dealing with bullying, whether it's their child doing the bullying or being bullied?
- Do you feel it's more the school's responsibility or the parents' to stop the bullying?
- How can I help my son with his emotional eating?