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In this episode of Healthy Moments, Dr. Griffin Rodgers, director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, describes how parents can encourage their children to be more physically active.

Consejo: Sea un buen ejemplo

Most children hear and listen to sounds at birth. They learn to talk by imitating the sounds they hear around them and the voices of their parents and caregivers. But that’s not true for all children. In fact, about two or three out of every 1,000 children in the United States are born with detectable hearing loss in one or both ears. More lose hearing later during childhood. Children who have hearing loss may not learn speech and language as well as children who can hear. For this reason, it’s important to detect deafness or hearing loss as early as possible.

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Track your child’s milestones and act early if you have a concern.

Influenza School-located Vaccination (SLV): Information for Planners - CDC

Most parents think schools should help address the health of students, yet many parents are not involved in creating healthy school environments for their children.

October is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) awareness month. Did you know that many children with severe symptoms of ADHD are diagnosed before 6 years of age? Young children with ADHD need the right treatment for ADHD. Learn about using parent behavior therapy first to help young children with ADHD.

School is in session. Take three steps to protect them from emergencies.