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ANGELMAN SYNDROME  

My son Tommy has Angelman Syndrome, which is a rare genetic disorder due to a deletion of chromosome 15.

There may be a genetic reason for your child's medical problems - why it's important to know and how you can find out.

Down syndrome is a genetic disease caused by three major factors, genetics, chromosome formation and cell division. Through scientific research, scientists have made vast discoveries on how to "treat" people with the disease.

An overview of the symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of individuals with Angelman Syndrome

A few days ago, actor Colin Farrell announced that his son James has Angelman Syndrome.

My daughter Noel was born with a rare neuro-genetic disorder called Angelman Syndrome. The most common question I am asked is “What is Angelman Syndrome?” This article is an attempt to give others a general overview of the disorder.

Angelman syndrome is a very rare genetic disorder that is parent specific in its origins. There is no specific treatment and no cure.

Here is what I learned about Hunter Syndrome:

A new study conducted by a team of researchers from the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center reported findings that overweight children are more prone to suffer from severe headaches than their thinner counterparts.

Our society tends to be a perilous place if left unwatched. This leads us to the question: "How can we keep our children safe?"

There are a lot of fun things to do in the Seattle/Tacoma area; however, many of them include either a lot of money, a lot of trafiic, or a long drive. Here are some fun things to do if you have children in the Renton area.

To change the effects on children-their want for unhealthy fast food, the insistence on having the latest toys, and a growing dependability on material items - there are thoughts of creating laws to prohibit advertising marketed towards children.

While the Kindertransport of 1938 - 1939, saved Ten Thousand Jewish Children, it was the catalyst that took them away from their Jewish identities and forced them to adjust to a new country, language and culture.

A little bio about my life with an alcoholic. TIps for adult children of alcoholics.

Video game consoles are great entertainment. Protect your investment and your children by following these safety tips.

Myspace.com has made the headlines for rape, murder, drugs and other dangers. Many children under 13 have profiles on myspace.com. How can we protect our children?

A night in the life of one mom trying to get her children to go to sleep and stay asleep.

Sleep is often overlooked when children and adults get sick or feel run down. Understanding your personal sleep needs is the beginning. Developing good sleep hygiene is important for overall health and well being.

We live in an aggressive society. It's no wonder children react in anger! Foster children are at higher risk at aggressive posturing. This article seeks to teach ways to reduce that aggression.

Most parents will try their hardest to protect their children from these types of things. They do not want their children to know what it is like to be poor, or to do without certain luxuries in life.

We as parents have rights, They have no right to take our children . We aren't abusers we are parents .

Ritalin is not the solution for children suffering from ADHD, there needs to be alternative methods in dealing with the condition.

Summer is a time for having fun in the sun! Children and teens should be able to have fun but they also should be safe. There are many concerns for parents when their children are out having fun with out their supervision.

These children face an uphill battle no matter what the outcome may be, but where they end up staying during their mother's incarceration is key to their future.

This guide is for those who would like a few laughs, primarily men. All of the guides about having children have been written by women. Why is that? I consider myself an expert on children. I have four of them...DUH!!!

With over two million people in the United States suffering from arthritis, remediating symptoms in children is at the forefront of pediatric medicine.

Zyprexa, as well as the other atypical antipsychotics, is being prescribed for children, even though this is an unapproved, off-label use. Eli Lilly has been charged in allegedly pushing the drug for children in more than one state

Are you having a nightly nightmare wherein you are fighting with your children to get them to go to bed? Well, take a moment to find out how you can put a stop to this nightmare. Here are some tips to get you started.

Imagine your child wants to do a report on the White House and goes online to a site he thinks will help him. Instead he finds a site that many would say is pornographic. How do you protect your children against Internet pornography?

Mosquito bites are an unpleasant part of being outdoors during cooler weather or the cooler parts of the day. But are some popular repellents safe for children? Are they effective? This article provides preventive tips and information on repellents.

Explanations to common questions about genes and genetics.

An overview of the defect on chromosome 5 that may lead to the development of cancer, including colorectal cancer

Children have different dietary needs than do adults.

What does a professional tennis star when an injury cuts short a career at only 19? Andrea Jaeger found something even more fulfilling to do - providing fun and hope to terminally ill children.

Divorce is never easy, but it's especially hard when there are children involved. Trying to make the divorce as painless as possible for everyone, especially the children, is very important.

Lazy Town is available on Nickelodeon. It teaches children the importance of living healthy, including eating right, being active, and being a good person in general.

Children go to school each day. We are under the impression that they will know more when they return. But what are they really learning at school today? Where I come from not much. Many children are being left behind.

10 Tips For Making Moving A Positive Experience For Children

10 Ways to Educate Children on Money Management

Thousands of children are injured each year in shopping cart accidents, either by falling out or by the cart tipping over. Learn how to keep your child safe while you shop.

Considerations to ponder before buying outdoor play equipment for your children are covered in this how to guide.

We have to educate ourselves about the risks involving our children and the internet.

Small children know when their is a new environment and they strange that. They are use to being home in their surroundings.

Early Intervention helps children to crawl and talk and learn a lot. They are very nice people and are all well educated and experienced.

Children should not have to have less of food or toys or even a home. Millions are poor and it is sad.

Experts agree that divorce and parental separation affects children. What they don't agree on are the levels to which children are affected or the lasting affects.

It's a fact that most children love to be read to. If you start reading to your child when he or she is a baby your child will likely become a lifelong book lover. And as your child heads into the preschool years, reading is more important than ever.

Divorce in the United States seems to be inevitable. The divorce rate currently stands slightly above 50%, causing a million new children each year to be affected by a broken home. My research involves the negative effects divorce has on children.

Bicycle touring with children can be an exciting, fun, and inexpensive family vacation. Certain preparations should be considered. Children require extra water, snacks, and more!

Educating your children on staying safe is no longer just good parenting, it is a necessary tool for survival. Here are some important safety tips that parents should share with their children.