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In the past century, the rates of many serious diseases in the United States have significantly declined, in some cases, they have been virtually eradicated.

Many Homestead people have never met a person with measles, polio, small pox, rubella, tetanus, or diphtheria; though these diseases killed thousands of Pennsylvania children in past generations.

One of the main reasons many dangerous communicable childhood diseases have been minimized in our area is due to Braddock children’s immunizations. The increase in immunization use has gone a long way to improve health in our Pennsylvania communities.

Recently, I have noticed that many Homestead parents are questioning the children’s immunization schedule. I came across an informative American Academy of Pediatrics FAQ sheet that addresses most of the common concerns.

The AAP document entitled ‘The Vaccine Schedule, Why Is It Like That?,’ can be downloaded at http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/immunizations.cfm

I certainly learned a lot after reading the FAQ sheet and thought I would tell you about it here in my Homestead children’s health blog.

I think it is important for all Homestead parents like myself to be reminded of the scientific evidence that supports the use of the immunization schedule.

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Hello Oakmont! Welcome to today’s Oakmont children’s nutrition post. I am Adam Paul Green, and I promote children’s health in Oakmont and the 84062 zip code area.

Today’s post discusses children’s vitamins. Many Oakmont parents give their kids a chewable or liquid multivitamin. We all know that it is essential for Oakmont kids to get sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals and we often give them a pill to fill in nutritional gaps, just in case. Are multivitamins necessary for Oakmont kids?

I have found that Oakmont pediatricians have varying opinions about this issue. Some Braddock children’s doctors recommend parents give their children vitamins in pill form or at least don’t discourage it.

More importantly, Oakmont pediatricians urge parents to feed their children a variety of nutritious foods, presumably because vitamins and minerals in foods are better absorbed.

The Mayo Clinic website offers the following advice for Oakmont parents who give their children a multivitamin:¹

Make sure the multivitamin is designed for your child’s age group.
Choose one that provides 100 percent of the daily value (DV) for all vitamins and minerals.
Store multivitamins out of your child’s reach and make it clear that they are not candy.
Don’t use multivitamins as a replacement for proper nutrition.¹

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¹Jay L. Hoecker, M.D., ‘Should I Give Multivitamins to My Preschooler Who’s A Picky Eater?,’ The Mayo Clinic, August 3, 2010, http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/multivitamins/AN01406, accessed on December 8, 2011

Hello Oakmont! Welcome to my children’s health blog. I am a concerned parent and advocate for improved children’s health in the Oakmont area.

Today’s topic is energy drinks. Many Oakmont teens are under the false impression that energy drinks like Rock Star and Red Bull are similar to sports drinks such as Gatorade and Powerade.

Energy drinks are completely different from electrolyte replacement drinks and we need to help our children understand the health risks they pose. Energy drinks contain dangerous chemicals that can harm kid’s growing bodies, especially their teeth.

Energy drinks contain citric acid, fruit juices and extracts, sugar, and a dangerous chemical that gives them their bright color. They can damage tooth enamel with prolonged use.

It is important for us Oakmont parents to model healthy behavior for our children. If your kids see you guzzle energy drinks, you may want to think about the example you are setting.

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No Homestead parent wants their child to be exposed to Internet pornography, however, this tragedy occurs everyday. Why is there such a disconnect?

Some Homestead parents may not realize that their young child can navigate the computer like a pro. Others may believe that their child would never go looking for inappropriate material.

If you think your Braddock kids are too young to worry about it, don’t be so sure. Pennsylvania parents continue to report that they found out too late that their child was exposed. I urge you to take precautions now.

With Internet pornography increasing everyday and young people succumbing to this cybermonster, Braddock parents wonder what they can do to prevent this from ever happening to their kids.

This advice bears repeating: Homestead parents should put the computer in an open area so that it can be monitored. In addition, many forms of web protection are available for free. Though it is time-consuming, Homestead parents would be wise to only allow their child use the Internet with Mom or Dad present.

Talk to your kids and ask them if they have encountered Internet pornography. Ask them what they did or what they would do in such a situation. Though this is a secondary concern: explain to them that certain web pages and ‘pop ups’ contain viruses that can damage the computer. Open communication is essential.

If your Homestead children have encountered pornography, perhaps at a friend’s house, emphasize its destructive nature and teach them that what they saw is degrading to men, women, and healthy relationships. Internet pornography is a plague with many Homestead victims, including children. It is up to Homestead parents and youth leaders to help Homestead children be safe online.

My name is Adam Paul Green and I care about Internet safety for Homestead kids. For more information about child raising topics, or to hear about a new healthy kids snack, contact me today at 837adampaulgreen@adampaulgreen.com.

Adam Paul Green
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801.437.5984
837adampaulgreen@adampaulgreen.com

Although Homestead pediatricians generally recommend starting infants on solid foods when they are around six months of age, there are important developmental milestones that must be reached before your baby can take this step.

Even if an infant’s digestive system is ready for solid food, the baby must be able to safely swallow it. A baby should be able to sit with assistance but hold his or head up on their own. Without head and neck control, eating solids is difficult and dangerous. Many Homestead pediatricians also advise parents to wait until an infant shows interest in what other family members are eating.

If you are unsure if your infant is ready for solid food, check with your Homestead pediatrician. Remember that for the first year your baby’s nutrition will still come primarily from breast milk or formula.

My name is Adam Paul Green. I am an advocate for children’s health and nutrition in Homestead. I also sell Xobiotic Squares, a nutritional powerhouse. For more information on Xobiotic Squares, call me today at 801.437.5984.