Parenting a Child With Pain
It can be difficult caring for a child with daily or recurrent pain. You may ask, "Do I give the problem too little attention?" Do you tell your child that everything will be all right when deep down you have your doubts and questions have not been answered to your satisfaction? Or, do you find that you are giving too much attention to the situation? Have you stopped routine activities and are you going from doctor to doctor looking for firm results? If it is a disorder where there are recurrent bouts of pain as in sickle cell...More
How can you tell if your child is in pain? It can be difficult for parents to recognize when their child is in pain, especially when the child is unable to use words to communicate what he or she is feeling. Here are some behaviors that...
According to the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), two recent studies show that heavy backpacks can lead to both back pain and poor posture in children. Parents need to be aware of how much weight their children are carrying and...
