Denver7: Okay parents, caregivers, time to give up a little control. A new study finds children who are confident handling their own illnesses are better able to manage their health as adults.
Dr. Christine Cho, Pediatric Allergist: When you give children ownership of their health condition, their much more likely to cooperate to take the medicines, to remember to take their medicines and to make a habit out of doing this.
Denver7: Our partners at National Jewish Health say you should start letting your child take ownership starting in grade school.