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The Checklist
Friday, May 16, 2008
Dr. Manny's new book The Checklist is now available! The Checklist tells you what you need to know to prevent disease and live a long and healthy life. Order your copy from Amazon today , and enjoy these excerpts from the book as you wait for it to arrive!
The Most Important Years Of Your Life (Ages 0-9)
Would you like to protect your child from some of the deadliest diseases in history? I’m sure you would. That’s what vaccines do. But they also do a lot more than that. They protect your neighbors’ kids and other children around the country at the same time; ultimately, if everyone follows suit, they’ll rid the entire world of diseases that have been crippling and killing children for centuries.
The Most Important Years Of Your Life (Ages 0-9)
The leading cause of death in otherwise healthy babies more than a month old is SIDS, or sudden infant death sundrome. It occurs in about 50 of every 100,000 births in the U.S. SIDS applies to any infant whose death is sudden and unexplained. There is no surefire way to prevent SIDS, but in light of these known risks, parents can take precaustions to reduce its likelihood. Here are seven quick tips for avoiding SIDS.
Life Is Beautiful (Ages 10-19)
Depression among children is a serious problem. One out of every 20 adolescents suffers from clinical depresion. When depression begins during the teenage years, the risks are significant, interrupting both learning and the development of those parts of the brain where decisions are made.
The Most Important Years Of Your Life (Ages 0-9)
If you have children, one of the most fundamental things you must do is childproof your home. Of course, there is no such things as a totally childproof home, but we have to try. Toddlers and young children are curious creatures, and as their mobility increases, their exposure to the potential dangers of a home will increase as well. Life can’t be risk free, but most household accidents can be prevented if you follow this checklist for household safety. Here are a few tips you can follow to make sure your home is as safe as possible for your child:
The Most Important Years Of Your Life (Ages 0-9)
I don’t need to tell you that boys and girls develop differently. Parents should be aware of their child’s private parts from the very beginning and should make note of any changes they notice. Then as the child hits puberty, between eight and 13 years of age, the parent should educate the child to be aware of his or her private parts so that he or she, too, can be aware of any changes or problems. |
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