http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2F The Healthy Kids blog is your window into the latest news, research and advice around children's health. en-us Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:32 GMT 2013-06-18T19:20:32Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=211981531&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FAmericas-50-Healthiest-Counties-for-Kids.html A new set of rankings by U.S. News & World Report, highlights counties that feature, among other child-friendly data, fewer infant deaths, and fewer low-birth-weight babies. How does our area stack up? Find out here. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:20:32 GMT 2a058276ab98fbd9e4c1e7cb88328c5d Anna Nguyen 2013-06-18T19:20:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=211765501&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FYou-say-yesI-say-no-how-parenting-style-may-affect-teens-behaviors-.html Find out your parenting style and how it can influence your teen's behavior. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:35:46 GMT eee2b6c786aca3e36b1e1eae80769b35 Rima Himelstein, M.D. 2013-06-18T15:35:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=211762441&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FWhy-should-I-take-sibling-bullying-seriously.html A new study has found being picked on by a brother or sister can be harmful to a child’s mental health. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:49:22 GMT 7532f21cd1655e0a94428f3cc6bc046c Anna Nguyen 2013-06-17T14:49:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=211608981&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FNap-Nanny-and-C.html Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:52:03 GMT 60696448f8b97cc4ba0dd1eb9347fb49 Anna Nguyen 2013-06-15T12:52:03Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=211499981&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FStride-Rite-Recalls-Girls-Sandals.html Stride Rite is recalling 7,500 “Joanna” girl’s sandals because the metal flower on the shoe can detach, posing a choking hazard. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:05:51 GMT 6de0ece28b44029fbc702da7d44fb9c9 Anna Nguyen 2013-06-14T18:05:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=211178851&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FTraveling-abroad-this-summer-Check-in-with-your-doc-first.html Find out what precautions, such as vaccines and medications, can help protect your family when you travel to make for a safe and enjoyable vacation. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:30:42 GMT 79d563d264f4870545cedd19d306c3ae Stephen Aronoff, M.D., M.B.A. 2013-06-13T14:30:42Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=210946641&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FStudy-cuts-down-on-unnecessary-antibiotic-prescribing-by-pediatricians.html In the fight against antibiotic resistance, CHOP researchers found that a program that combined education and feedback to pediatricians on their prescribing habits led to drop in unnecessary antibiotics being prescribed to children. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:30:17 GMT 974be931a0ed5eeff2d2a6eb211ccf2d Anna Nguyen 2013-06-12T19:30:17Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=209973251&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FMissed-opportunities-Put-down-the-devices-engage-with-your-child.html Anita Kulick, President & CEO of Educating Communities for Parenting, urges parents to take some time each day to disconnect themselves and their children from devices to spend more quality time together . Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:04:01 GMT 90b8cc2f1befdf480e6e006eaab260be Anita Kulick 2013-06-12T16:04:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=210573631&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FCan-we-settle-the-swaddling-controversy.html The age old method of calming babies has come under fire recently with it being banned in child care centers in Minnesota and caregivers are strongly discouraged in some states like Pennsylvania to swaddle. Here's what you need to know to safely swaddle your baby. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:32:31 GMT f5ce67f0936166a71126eb99748d6e1a Gary A. Emmett, M.D. 2013-06-10T18:32:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=210124371&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FHow-can-kangaroo-mother-care-benefit-my-newborn.html Kangaroo mother care involves a baby being in continuous skin to skin contact with the mother from the time of birth on her chest. First used in developing countries, find out how it is put to practice in the U.S. and its benefits for preterm and full term newborns and their parents. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:04:30 GMT 77a52e6f83fa5cb5a4e640f5a66cbf93 Diane L. Spatz, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN 2013-06-06T14:04:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=209873201&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FTeen-acne-dont-scrub-dont-pick-and-try-not-to-stress---.html About 80 percent of teens have acne at some point. Here's how to treat this common nuisance. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:56:31 GMT bb9642ea33be38c151bb0279590faff1 Rima Himelstein, M.D. 2013-06-04T15:56:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=151120885&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FHey-Mom-hold-the-beef-and-chicken-nuggets-and-fish-sticks-.html When reality television personality Bethany Frankel announced on the cover of a popular parenting magazine that she was raising her toddler as a vegetarian, she was criticized by both the media and parents around the country. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:21:33 GMT ced5fffef384d82dde05a8b51b002ceb Beth Wallace 2013-06-04T14:21:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=209382521&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FTeen-depression-often-times-accompanied-by-another-mental-or-physical-illness.html It's not uncommon for teens suffering from depression to have another mental illness such as ADHD, anxiety disorder, or social phobia. Teens with a certain medical illnesses are more prone to symptoms of depression. Fri, 31 May 2013 14:53:04 GMT 6883e906769d0d1e0951640db89f05de R. Rao Gogineni, M.D. 2013-05-31T14:53:04Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=209395111&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FPottery-Barn-Kids-Recalls-Sweet-Lambie-Crib-Bumpers.html The thread in the decorative stitching on the bumper can loosen, posing an entanglement hazard to infants. Thu, 30 May 2013 15:55:45 GMT c563cc058100114af0c67c105a8d46d7 Anna Nguyen 2013-05-30T15:55:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=209380931&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FDo-vitamins-help-with-allergy-symptoms.html You may have read recently that vitamins C or D can help alleviate allergy symptoms, but currently, there isn’t much clinical evidence which actually demonstrates vitamins having a significant impact on allergies. Thu, 30 May 2013 15:02:14 GMT dac94c171b4649478b8c8343c1f5f083 Christopher C. Chang, M.D., Ph.D 2013-05-30T15:02:14Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=209391561&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2F209391561.html The water bottle's spout can break off, posing a choking hazard to children. About 200 bottles were sold after the first recall in September 2012. Thu, 30 May 2013 15:01:53 GMT 8cfd527e98fda84fea9297c4febdf191 Anna Nguyen 2013-05-30T15:01:53Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=209390191&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FVive-La-Fete-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas.html The children’s two-piece pajama sets fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Thu, 30 May 2013 01:51:36 GMT fb3bb4fa1577334136f98729f84bbbb4 Anna Nguyen 2013-05-30T01:51:36Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=208683451&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FKeeping-kids-safe-playing-outside.html Exercise physiologist Lauren Falini gives us tips on how to keep our kids safe as they play outside during hot summer days. Tue, 28 May 2013 13:21:07 GMT f9a9bc2998800f8f9e55da83833a2f69 Lauren Falini 2013-05-28T13:21:07Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=208537761&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FHow-to-lighten-up-your-summertime-party-staples.html Nutritionist Beth Wallace Smith offers tips on how to make over your summertime offerings without sacrificing flavor. Thu, 23 May 2013 18:08:30 GMT 1d47dd1b7438c2830201d6c2b11df083 Beth Wallace Smith 2013-05-23T18:08:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=1089084&44=208586301&32=3796&7=1344541&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fblogs%2Fhealthy_kids%2FBeware-of-the-dangers-of-torch-fuels.html Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, warns us about the potential dangers of ingesting torch fuels used for fuel patio torches or decorative candles. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:29:06 GMT 8abfcb998cc810e33873fe21f670e25b Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, MSCE, FAAP, FACMT 2013-05-23T17:29:06Z