What are the Benefits of Field Trips for Children?

Field trips give students educational experiences away from their regular school environment. Popular field trip sites include zoos, nature centers, community agencies such as fire stations and hospitals, government agencies, local businesses and science museums.

Michelle Kulas
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Painful Shoulder With Skin Redness

A painful shoulder paired with red skin may mean you need medical attention. However, the cause could be something simple like a sunburn that may resolve on its own. Several other possible unrelated conditions could cause such symptoms. Consult your doctor for a diagnosis and proper treatment.

Sarka-Jonae Miller
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Can PediaSure Help My Child Gain Weight?

PediaSure is a liquid nutrition supplement promoted to help children who need to gain weight. Whether your child has a medical condition that prevents him from taking in enough calories through a standard diet or is just a picky eater, your pediatrician may recommend PediaSure to boost his calorie intake.

Stephanie M. Beaudette MEd., RDN
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What Vitamins Help With Memory and Focus for Children?

Children with attention-deficit disorder and learning disabilities who eat more nutrient-dense foods learn, pay attention and behave better in school than those who eat more sweets, fried foods and salty foods. That's the conclusion of an article published in "Psychiatry Research" in 2012.

Karen McCarthy
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Redness on the Face in Children

A red face on your child can be confusing for parents, especially if you know your child doesn’t have a sunburn. Fifth disease, scarlet fever and eczema can all cause redness of the face on your child. All these conditions have different methods of treatment, so consult with your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Melissa McNamara
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What Causes Black on Childrens Teeth?

For a vast majority of parents, aside from routine cleanings there is no need for real concern regarding their child’s teeth until it is time to consider braces. For others, however, there are certain conditions that require them to seek advanced dental care.

Virginia Franco
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Morning Vomiting in Children

It can be scary for both you and your child if she begins to vomit. Nausea is never a pleasant feeling, and it can be even more difficult for a young child. Morning vomiting can be a sign of several different conditions, some more serious than others.

Wallis Bishop
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Rash on the Back of a Child's Knees

Rashes are common in children but often leave parents puzzled -- especially when they occur in an odd place, like behind the knees. Atopic dermatitis and psoriasis are the most common causes. Contact dermatitis and heat rash are other possibilities.

Jennifer Uzzell
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Boils on Children

Boils are common infections in both children and adults. Boils are painful and can cause a significant amount of discomfort for your child, but they rarely cause complications and generally heal on their own within two weeks.

Melissa McNamara
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Blackheads in Children

When your child's skin starts breaking out with pimples, whiteheads or blackheads, you're left wondering where her clear, smooth skin went. Blackheads are embarrassing for some kids as they grow and start to worry more about appearance.

Amy Sutton
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Nighttime Vomiting in Children

No one likes to see a sick child. If your child is waking up in the middle of the night and getting sick by having an upset stomach and vomiting, finding a solution is key in maintaining his health.

Julie Boehlke
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How to Remove Baby Teeth Painlessly

Your child’s primary teeth should begin to fall out by the time he reaches age 6 or 7, according to the American Dental Association. Over the next five or six years, your youngster will gradually lose all his baby teeth, and new, permanent teeth will replace them.

Kathryn Hatter
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