For Your Child Monthly articles designed to help you acheive your best health ever. Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease: What You Need to Know Aug 2, 2018 - Hand, foot, and mouth disease is common in children younger than age 5. It spreads through contact with nose, throat, or blister fluids, or bowel movements. Food Allergy Bullying: A Growing Problem Jun 29, 2018 - Food allergies are everywhere—and that’s led to a side effect more surprising than rashes or throat swelling: food bullying. Keep Teens from Lighting Up May 21, 2018 - Smoking isn’t as “cool” among teens as it used to be. Over the past 4 decades, the smoking rate among high school seniors has fallen 23%. Most U.S. Babies Are Starting Solid Food Too Early Apr 25, 2018 - The AAP recommends introducing solid foods to babies at about 6 months of age. But most babies in the U.S. are getting solids earlier than that. How to Talk with Your Kids About Their Weight Apr 2, 2018 - As a parent, you’re always thinking about your kids’ health and well-being. But what if you’ve noticed your child is overweight? Here are three ways to help your son or daughter—without making your child feel self-conscious. Study Confirms Seizures from Vaccines Are Rare Jun 30, 2016 - New research shows that the risk for fever-related seizures after certain vaccines is quite small. Teen Girls Outdo Boys in Drinking, Study Says Apr 29, 2016 - Teen girls are beating teen boys in one sobering way: They now start drinking alcohol sooner than boys do. How to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Veggies Feb 24, 2016 - Vegetables and fruits can be a tough sell for youngsters. But two simple changes in your family’s eating habits can help make sure that your children get enough of these healthy foods every day. 8 results found. Viewing page 1 of 1. Health Encyclopedia A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Search Health Library