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21. Dangers of Cocaine
(Substance Abuse)
... come with cocaine use. As a parent, you are your child's first and best protection against drug use. The following is information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about cocaine and how to ...
22. Beyond the Buzz: Tips for Managing Social Networking Sites
(Substance Abuse)
... website produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This site includes general information related to child health as well as information for more specific guidance on parenting issues, including media ...
23. Your Teen's Need for Speed: Safety on Other Motorized Vehicles
(Safety)
... do not require licensing or helmet use; riders of any of these vehicles should always wear protective headgear. Other states set minimum ages of 14 to 16. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends ...
24. Behind the Wheel: Helping Teens Become Safe Drivers
(Safety)
... to obtain a license, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that youngsters not receive an unrestricted license until age eighteen or until they have been driving under adult supervision for at ...
25. Hidden Dangers: Food Allergies and Teens
(Nutrition)
... allergy and immunology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York and a member of the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Allergy and Immunology. Although most parents ...
26. Teen Love Connection
(Dating & Sex)
... other people and feelings in intimate relationships,” says Paula Braverman, M.D., FAAP, an associate professor of pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical ...
27. Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Teens: Facts for Teens and Their Parents
(Dating & Sex)
... of the major medical organizations, including The American Psychiatric Association, The American Psychological Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics agree that homosexuality is not an illness ...
28. Adolescent Sexuality: Talk the Talk Before They Walk the Walk
(Dating & Sex)
... and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Committee on Adolescence. “Parents often have their own agenda — don’t do this and don’t do that. But they need to take a step back and leave the judgments ...
29. What’s Going On in the Teenage Brain?
(Teen)
... mature,” says Andrew Garner, M.D., FAAP, member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Not only that, brain scans shows that parts of the ...
30. Meningococcal Disease: Information for Teens and College Students
(Teen)
... in this age group. It’s important to know how to protect yourself because meningococcal disease can be deadly. Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about this serious illness, ...
31. Beyond the Buzz: Tips for Managing Social Networking Sites
(Teen)
... website produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics. This site includes general information related to child health as well as information for more specific guidance on parenting issues, including media ...
32. A Parent's Guide to Teen Parties
(Teen)
... However, parental responsibility is the key to a fun and safe party. The following is important information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about teen parties. Facts about teen parties Guest ...
33. School Discipline
(School)
... of unacceptable behavior The American Academy of Pediatrics feels strongly that while departures from expected behavior should be dealt with appropriately and firmly, teach­ers and school staff should ...
34. Health Problems at School
(School)
... care to students in areas where care has been limited because of a lack of health-care providers, an absence of insurance, or transportation problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics believes that all ...
35. Corporal Punishment in Schools
(School)
... to the most recent statistics avail­able. Nevertheless, studies consistently show that physical punish­ment of school-age children is not effective. The American Acad­emy of Pediatrics believes that ...
36. Growth Charts: By the Numbers
(Puberty)
... approved by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for the first 2 years of life. Typically, pediatricians weigh and measure children at ...
37. High Cholesterol Levels in Children
(Nutrition)
... link between a youngster's elevated cho­lesterol and his risk of having high cholesterol as an adult. At present, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend rou­tine cholesterol screening ...
38. Using Their Words: Helping Preschoolers Get a Good Start in Reading and Learning
(Preschool)
... assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. “But even young infants can visually attend to book pages with black-and-white patterns or with bright, contrasting ...
39. It's Potty Time!
(Toilet Training)
... Andrew Garner, M.D., Ph.D., FAAP, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. “But even the best of parents cannot make them sleep, ...
40. Caution! Children at Play!
(Fitness)
... to the American Academy of Pediatrics about the importance of play, Dr. Ginsburg stresses the role of play in promoting healthy child development and building strong parent-child bonds. “Play is so important ...
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