A new clue to dyslexia
Article Abstract:
A gene test is being developed to identify the presence of dyslexia in children even before they reach the age of seven during which their disability in reading, writing and learning will have become apparent. The test could be given to children as young as five years.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
When to keep sick kids home
Article Abstract:
Parents should be guided by their children's actions when deciding if they are well enough to attend school. Guidelines for caring for children stricken with seven common childhood illnesses, including strep throat, cold, impetigo and flu, are presented.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Are antibiotics losing their punch?
Article Abstract:
Overuse of antibiotics for treating children's diseases has led to the development of several drug-resistant bacterial strains. Thus, parents and doctors should first monitor a patient before administering drugs.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1995
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Are you stressed or sick? When not to see the doctor. 5 problems doctors overdiagnose
- Abstracts: Hate housework? How to clean the house in no time
- Abstracts: The best toys for special-needs kids. Jim Carrey's appeal is no riddle. The truth about trolls: what is it about these impish creatures that's lifted them to the top of every kid's most-wanted list?
- Abstracts: A healthy appetite. Healthy fast food. Good food: family style
- Abstracts: Single mothers with custody following divorce. Noncustodial fathers following divorce. Single fathers with custody following separation and divorce