For Healthier Kids (10)

A Healthy Place for Teens
A site put out for teens about healthy attitudes by the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands with support from the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania. This site explores teen emotions, how teens can take care of themselves, how to deal with teen issues, how to cope with hard situations and how to tell if a friend is having a hard time. It teaches kids how to cope with various issues they face, saying that it’s OK to cry or get lost in a movie, a book or TV so long as teens don’t use those avenues to avoid reality completely.

Get Involved to Discover What Your Kids are Being Served in the School Cafeteria
Chock full of tips to help parents find out exactly what their kids are eating in the school cafeteria, this article explains that there is a wide variety between menu plans at different schools. The world of school lunchroom fare runs the gamut from healthy, organic menu items to foods that you would expect to see at a fast food restaurant. A list of healthy choices for lunch is also provided.

Developing Your Child’s Emotional Health
It takes a lot of patience along with good judgment and warm, nurturing relationships to raise emotionally healthy children in today’s world. This site explains some of the psychology associated with kids emotional health, including Dr. Erik Erikson’s stages of development, which include trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame and doubt, and initiative vs. guilt. The site talks about choices and limits, and how to set boundaries with your kids, whether it comes to how they act to what healthy foods they should eat.

The Cause of Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is cause by a lack of lactase that helps break down milk sugars. The production of the enzyme lactase can be hindered by certain digestive diseases and injuries to the small intestine. In some cases, children can be born with the inability to produce lactase. In children, lactase deficiency develops naturally over time when after about the age of 2 years, the body begins to produce less lactase. Also most people do not experience lactose intolerance or milk allergy symptoms until they are older.

Findlaw Gives You Facts about Medical Malpractice, Clinical Negligence
The decision to file a clinical negligence claim is a major one. Before contacting an attorney, find out the fact by checking out the Medical Malpractice page at Findlaw.com. You will find helpful information about what to if you think you may have grounds for a clinical negligence claim, what a damages cap is, and what factors a jury will consider when determining if medical malpractice has occurred. Educate yourself about time limits, which medical personnel can be sued and get answers to FAQs. Worksheets and case forms are provided.