http://www.sheknows.com/ Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:17:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814359/about-the-children-s-miracle-network-1 Children's Miracle Network is a non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children's hospitals. Countless individuals, organizations and media partners unite with Children's Miracle Network hospitals to help sick and injured kids in local communities. Donations to Children's Miracle Network create miracles by funding medical care, research and education that save and improve the lives of 17 million children each year. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814359/about-the-children-s-miracle-network-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:09:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814358/how-to-find-a-good-pediatrician-1 Whether you are becoming a parent for the first time or simply need to change doctors, finding the right pediatrician for your child is an important decision. Pediatricians serve as experts on your child's continual growth and development, and also are available to counsel parents on numerous medical questions and concerns. For first-time parents, the search for a pediatrician typically begins in the final months of pregnancy -it's good to be prepared in case baby arrives early! http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814358/how-to-find-a-good-pediatrician-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814357/is-my-child-at-risk-for-meningitis-1 Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord and is usually caused by a viral or bacteria infection. Viral meningitis is usually, but not always, less severe and clears up on its own without treatment. Bacterial meningitis requires treatment with antibiotics and can cause serious health problems and sometimes even result in disability or death. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814357/is-my-child-at-risk-for-meningitis-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:52:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814356/tips-for-parents-of-babies-in-the-nicu-1 Texas Children's Hospital Newborn Center has the largest and only Level IIIC NICU in the Houston area. The doctors and nurses at the academic institution are national leaders in research about and policy for the care of critically ill newborns. Dr. Eric Eichenwald, medical director of the Newborn Center, provided tips for parents who may be facing a NICU experience. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814356/tips-for-parents-of-babies-in-the-nicu-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814355/a-simple-3-step-process-can-help-prepare-you-for-delivery-day-1 When you first find out that you are expecting, it may seem like your pregnancy will last forever -- but your new baby will be here before you know it! Which is why it is important to start planning for your baby's delivery as soon as possible. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814355/a-simple-3-step-process-can-help-prepare-you-for-delivery-day-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814353/preparing-your-child-for-a-hospital-experience-1 Healthcare experiences,including hospitalization and medical procedures, can be very stressful for children of all ages. Preparing children ahead of time for the things they may experience during their healthcare visit will reduce much of their anxiety, as well as help them cope. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814353/preparing-your-child-for-a-hospital-experience-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814352/looking-at-hospitalization-through-a-child-s-eyes-1 From toddlers to teens, you can help to ease your child's fear of hospitalization. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814352/looking-at-hospitalization-through-a-child-s-eyes-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:05:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814346/what-to-do-when-your-child-is-being-bullied-1 Even though your child doesn't come home with bumps and bruises, that doesn't mean he's not a victim of a bully. Bullies often torment emotionally, rather than physically, targeting quiet or shy kids, kids who have few friends or kids who are different from their peers. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814346/what-to-do-when-your-child-is-being-bullied-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814345/booster-seat-tips-to-protect-your-children-1 "Booster seats work best when they are used correctly," says Lisa Schwing, trauma nurse coordinator at The Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814345/booster-seat-tips-to-protect-your-children-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:21:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814344/kids-kidney-stones-cases-on-the-rise-1 When I began treating kids with kidney and related issues in the 1970s, and well into the 1980s, pediatric kidney stone cases were not prevalent. Kidney stones are most common in adults between the ages of 35 and 60 and back then if more than a handful of kids came into my office over the course of a given year for kidney stone treatment that would have been a lot. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814344/kids-kidney-stones-cases-on-the-rise-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Diseases & Illnesses Children's Miracle Network Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:07:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814343/navigating-your-drugstore-s-medicine-aisle-1 According to the American Lung Association, a typical child in the U.S. gets six or eight colds per year. For parents, that's six or eight chances to wonder what over-the-counter medications they should give to relieve their kids' coughs, sniffles, sneezes and stuffy noses. But with an aisle-long set of options available in supermarkets and drugstores, many parents find it hard to believe that the best medicine often is no medication at all. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814343/navigating-your-drugstore-s-medicine-aisle-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:55:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814342/overuse-injuries-in-children-1 As director and co-founder of the first Sports Medicine Clinic for children, I am a passionate advocate of children's sports, but I'm not so gung-ho that I can't recognize the profound changes taking place in children's sports, and the problems these changes have created - in particular, the rise of "overuse" injuries. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814342/overuse-injuries-in-children-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:31:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814341/summer-tips-from-children-s-healthcare-of-atlanta-1 Kids can't wait for summer. However, along with school vacation, warm weather and outdoor sports comes an extra dose of responsibility for parents. Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 14 in the U.S. Children's Healthcare of Atlanta advises adults to take precautions so their kids can have a fun and safe summer vacation. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814341/summer-tips-from-children-s-healthcare-of-atlanta-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814340/preparing-children-for-x-rays-1 Preparing Children for X-Rays from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta For many, the summer is a time for more than just sitting by the pool or attending camp. Many parents choose to schedule medical procedures or elective surgery for their children in the summer months, rather than during the school year. Studies show that children cope better with medical procedures when they are well-prepared ahead of time. Parents are better able to help their children when they are prepared as well. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814340/preparing-children-for-x-rays-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:01:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814175/childhood-obesity-prevention-tips-1 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta helps to tackle the childhood obesity epidemic with a new website that helps families set measurable goals to achieve healthy eating and physical activity habits. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814175/childhood-obesity-prevention-tips-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:07:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814065/asthma-needs-an-action-plan-1 New guidelines from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology measure success by how well asthma is controlled on a daily basis, instead of the severity of the condition at the initial diagnosis. These guidelines also address medications, environmental triggers and education. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814065/asthma-needs-an-action-plan-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:03:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814058/caring-support-for-the-well-child-1 Having a "special needs" child can be physically, emotionally and financially difficult for parents. But what about the other children in the family? http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814058/caring-support-for-the-well-child-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:24:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814360/facts-from-the-children-s-miracle-network-1 On an average day in the United States, 411 babies are born with a birth defect. One in five children have a minor chronic illness. Read below for more facts and statistics on children's health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/814360/facts-from-the-children-s-miracle-network-1 Health & Wellness Children's Health Children's Miracle Network