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Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness
Introduction April is Child Abuse Prevention Month (and Neglect Prevention Month). Therefore, Straight, No Chaser, with the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi
Promoting Autism Awareness
Introduction It’s National Autism Awareness Month. We want you to have accurate information about the spectrum of disorders. Autism prevalence is now one in every 59 children
Neurology, Pediatrics/Kids Health, Public Health, Skin/Dermatology, Toxicology/Drugs, Health Prevention, Musculoskeletal System
Frequently Asked Questions About Lead Poisoning
Introduction Medically speaking, it really wasn’t long ago when dozens of cases of lead poisoning in Flint, Michigan occurred. Of course, this was a result of elevated levels
Tips on Buying Safe Toys and Gifts
Introduction If you’re shopping today, don’t you want to make sure you’re buying safe toys? At Straight, No Chaser, we review the literature and give you the goo
Tips to Avoid SIDS and SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths)
Introduction Whether you’re expecting, a parent or even a grandparent, most have heard of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). Unfortunately, what you’re really concerned about
Straight, No Chaser: Rashes on Your Palms and Soles; It's Not Always Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
In the world of rashes, there aren’t an abundance of rashes that appear on the palms and soles. However, there are a few of note, so here’s some Quick Tips to point y
Straight, No Chaser: Your Guide to Fighting Childhood Obesity (Works for Adults, Too!)
Would you start your child on a fad diet? Of course not. Combating obesity means consistently applying principles that bear fruit (and include fruits over time). So you have an ove
Straight, No Chaser: Childhood Obesity
Here’s the thing. Adults have control over and choices about how to live their lives. In the overwhelming majority of cases, children do not. Yet, in the overwhelming majorit
Trampoline and Hoverboard Trauma
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post discusses trampoline and hoverboard trauma. People love trampolines and more recently, hoverboards. Yet, the only time I hear the word tr
The Effects of PTSD on Children
Introduction This post discusses the effects of PTSD on children. This is part of a series on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For a review of PTSD signs, symptoms and those
Straight, No Chaser: Healthy and Safe Swimming
Did you know this is National Healthy Safe and Swimming Week? Whether you’re an avid swimmer or only deal with it on a vacation, it’s important to be reminded how to be safe wh
Straight, No Chaser: Learning the Risks and Signs of Abusive Head Trauma
This part of the conversation is not about spanking. It’s not even about abuse. It’s about learning who is most likely to cause harm to your child, intended or not, and what pl
Straight, No Chaser: Abusive Head Trauma aka Shaken Baby Syndrome
The discussion regarding the line between parental discipline and child abuse has proven to be a passionate one. Without wading into opinions, let me elaborate and give a concrete
The Emotional Signs of Child Abuse
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post addresses the emotional signs of child abuse. In a previous Straight, No Chaser, we provided a pictorial demonstration of the physical
The Physical Signs of Child Abuse
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post addresses the physical signs of child abuse. Given how often this topic is in the news, we must continue to drill certain points home. Th
Recognizing Sexual Abuse in Children
Introduction This Straight, No Chaser post is about recognizing sexual abuse in children. The Scope of Sexual Abuse in Children Child. Sexual. Abuse. Those words shouldn’t go
The Spectrum and Specter of Autism
Introduction It’s National Autism Awareness Month. Let’s get informed. Autism. It’s a small word. However, it has big effects on families. Previously, we discusse
From the Health Library of SterlingMedicalAdvice.com: What steps should I take if there's an outbreak of head lice?
Check your child’s hair for lice and nits (lice eggs) every three to four days. Nits commonly look like dandruff, but they cannot be easily brushed off the hair. Also check b
Straight, No Chaser: Tips on Safe Toys and Gifts
At Straight, No Chaser, we review the literature and give you the goods. While you’re out and about shopping for toys, print out this list to help you select safe toys, then pos
Tips to Avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Sudden Unexpected
Whether you’re expecting, a parent or even a grandparent, most have heard of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). What you’re really concerned about is Sudden Unexpected Infant
