http://www.piedmont.org/nlt/Page.asp?GroupID=G0076For Your Child from Piedmont Healthcareen-usCopyright 2010, Piedmont HealthcareSun, 1 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDTWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 ESTPhotobooks Content Management Systemhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss1440http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010036In a study reported in the medical journal Thorax, researchers wondered if the increasing numbers of people with asthma and allergy might be related to diet, especially in Western countries.Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010036http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010010A new survey shows that many grandparents play a key role in the lives of children with the developmental disorder called autism.Thu, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW010010http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009999Nearly 10 percent of the U.S. workforce is unemployed. Dealing with losing your job can be hard. But the emotional toll of job loss also extends beyond the unemployed, to their kids. Kids often notice what?s happening in the world and in their family, so if you lose your job or are affected by financial hardships, it?s important to address your children?s concerns.Tue, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009999http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009985You might think strokes only happen to older adults. But this brain event is one of the top 10 causes of death in children and teens. Childhood strokes most often happen before age 1, and babies can even have them before or right after birth.Sat, 1 May 2010 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009985http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009966Each year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issues new guidelines for childhood vaccines. The goal of the guidelines is to lower rates of illnesses that can be prevented with vaccines.Thu, 1 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009966http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009943Early treatment for children with mental problems can help prevent trouble at home and at school, and with alcohol, drugs, and violence. But a study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals that half of U.S. children with mental problems don?t get help.Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009943http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009916New research published in the journal Pediatrics shows that the percentage of children with food allergies has gone up 18 percent since 1997, and the number of health care visits for child food allergy has tripled since 1993. The study authors aren't sure if the increases reflect an actual rise in prevalence or just increased awareness, but one thing is for sure -- the numbers are growing.Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009916http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009909To reduce a child's pain or fever, more parents turn to acetaminophen than to any other drug. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), acetaminophen is generally considered safe and effective when used according to the label directions. But using too much can cause liver damage.Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009909http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009875The most important part of a holiday meal is not the turkey, the stuffing, or the homemade apple pie. It's not even the gifts you may exchange. What is? Family. Sharing a meal with your family provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. It's a time to reconnect and share what's going on in each other's lives. This is especially true during the holidays, when families come together to celebrate.Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009875http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009868Since the H1N1 influenza virus spread to the U.S. in April, health experts have recognized a curious trend: Older adults are less affected by the virus than young people. According to recent health reports, most cases of H1N1 infections are among people ages 5 to 24. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009868http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009831A new study reported in the journal Pediatrics shows that bathtubs can be a dangerous place for children. Bath safety often focuses on avoiding burns and drowning, but it is actually slips, trips, and falls that account for most bathing-related injuries in children.Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009831http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009803According to two new research studies, listening to what your children have to say is just as important as talking to them. This interaction is key to their language development. Speaking to your child is still important, but it seems that the give and take of conversation matters more. Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009803http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009784Just one in five teens is getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night. The rest may be texting the night away with the help of highly-caffeinated energy drinks, according to a study reported in the journal Pediatrics. Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009784http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009766Two new studies highlight the complex genetic roots of autism The first says inheriting abnormal mutations of two common genes can raise the risk for developing the disease.Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009766http://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009748Experts say that safe driving education should be part of routine physicals for teens. Pediatricians are advised to ask teenagers during regular physical exams if they are driving. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.piedmont.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009748