Family Health Archives - Carolina Parent

10 Hikes Kids Enjoy in the Triangle

Kathleen M. Reilly,

Ready to spend some time outdoors with your family? You're bound to have fun at any of these kid-friendly hiking spots around the Triangle.

Oppositional Defiance Disorder: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Kristen Wynns,

How to identify and manage a child with Oppositional Defiance Disorder.

Brain Training Aims to Help Kids With Learning Challenges

Suzanne M. Wood,

Does this new approach to learning help student conquer educational challenges?

HPV Vaccine for Boys Could Protect More at Same Cost

Katherine Kopp,

A Duke University study proposes a strategy to better use limited public health care dollars for protecting more people from human papillomavirus (HPV) and the cancers it can cause.

Low Vitamin D Levels and Depression Linked in Young Women

Katherine Kopp,

Low levels of vitamin D and depression in otherwise healthy young women may be linked, according to a recent study from Oregon State University.

AAP Opposes In-School Drug Testing Due to Lack of Evidence

Katherine Kopp,

The American Academy of Pediatricsrecommends against the use of school-based drug testing programs, often called random drug testing.

Inside the Kitchens of NC Public Schools

Micki Bare,

What are N.C. Public Schools doing to improve meals kids eat at school in the wake of new regulations and programs designed to improve childhood health.

Motivating Children: Tips for Tapping Their Inner Drive

Malia Jacobson,

Think your child is lazy and unmotivated? Perhaps you just haven't found the right motivational mojo.

Gentle C-sections

Anne Wooten Green,

A new approach to cesarean sections emphasizes mother-baby bonding after birth.

Data Show Differences in Life Expectancy by N.C. County

Janice Lewine,

The North Carolina county in which children are born may make a difference in how long they live and in the quality of their health, according to NC Child.

5 Gluten-Free Restaurant Options for Triangle Families

Tivi Jones,

Some Triangle restaurants and grocery stores now offer gluten-free options for families challenged by Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. Here are five you can check out.

Families on the Run: Triangle 5Ks for All Ages

Robyn Kinsey Mooring,

A 5K race can be fun for the entire family, but not all 5Ks are geared toward little legs. Here are some family-friendly options well-suited for competitive — and not-so-competitive — runners, as well as events that incorporate running as a family affair.

Make Pool Safety a Priority

Katherine Kopp,

Prevent downings by following these basic safety tips for safeguarding your children.

Peanut Patch Gets Fast Track

Site Staff,

A medical skin patch to treat peanut allergies in children has received accelerated regulatory review from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Fit Family Challenge, Part 3

Kurt Dusterberg,

Celebrating Fit Family Challenge wins — big and small.

Helping Children With Peer Pressure

Lucy Daniels Center,

Open and ongoing communication with children on either side of peer pressure can lead to more effective and meaningful guidance in their relationships with others.