Sample Resources for Children's Health (02)

Kids and Cow’s Milk Allergies
This is a question and answer website about a child that experiences problems eating cow’s milk. Because milk and cheese are a few of the child’s favorite healthy snacks, the mother asks what to feed her child. The doctor says to cut cow’s milk out nad see if his condition improves. The child can eat hard soya cheese, and he can also take lactase enzyme drops to avoid milk allergy or lactose intolerance. The doctor says the child may have intolerance to the protein in cow’s milk.

Taking Care of Your Child’s Teeth
Dental hygiene should start before your child gets his or her first tooth. You can wipe the baby’s gums with a soft damp cloth after feedings helps to prevent the buildup of bacteria. When teeth appear, you can use a soft children's toothbrush twice a day. It also discusses how to care for kids’ teeth when they are preschoolers, which includes using fluoride toothpaste and only a pea-sized amount. The use of fluoride tablets is also discussed, as is your child’s potential to get cavities.

Teens Helping Other Teens with Alcohol or Drug Problems
Specifically geared to teens, this website discusses how teens can help other teens with drug or alcohol problems. The Center for Health Communication of the Harvard School of Public Health put out this site, which features a podcast, brochures, posters and other information to help teens determine what they can do. In addition, it gives teenagers tips to tell if their friend has a drinking or drug problem, which include getting drunk or high on a regular basis, and lying about how much substance they consume.

Kids and Anger: How to Deal
Dealing with an angry child can be difficult for parents because it makes you exhausted and aggravated. Dealing with your child's anger includes first finding out what they feel. Ask them what's happened, what went wrong, or why they are feeling what they feel. They may be able to tell you very clearly, or they may not. But then you can try some of the tips here to help your child understand his or her feelings, and express them in a healthy and safe way.