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It’s important to know the facts about food allergies and the signs of a reaction; it could save someone’s life. The number of children with food allergies has increased 18 percent since 1997, making it critical that parents are aware of this issue.
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, as many as 40 percent of children sleepwalk at least once, most commonly between the ages of 3 and 7.
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Do you sneeze through the spring? Or wheeze when the temperature drops? Local physicians, nurses, and parents offer practical advice to combat seasonal allergies.
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Why is that your 2-year-old’s fever, congestion and pain suddenly worsen at nightfall when the pediatrician’s office is closed?
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Most parents have overwhelming safety lists which can make their heads spin! But when you are frantically plugging in your outlet covers, don’t forget to give your children enough water. (Not at the same time, please!) The simple act of not drinking adequate amounts of water is unsafe.
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There are more than 200 viruses which cause the common cold. Great! No wonder a child gets so many colds a year. What is a mom to do? Follow this practical advice to keep your kids healthy this winter.
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Santa isn’t the only one paying a visit to little ones this time of year. A drop in temperature signals a visit from another—and unfortunately, unwelcome—guest: the flu, or in the case of most flu viruses this season, H1N1 flu.
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You’re cruising along getting the kids ready for school when everything comes to a screeching halt with the simple phrase of ‘Mom I don’t feel good.’ It’s one we hear at least once a month, but deciphering the symptoms to know whether your child should go to school or stay home can be challenging. How do you know when it’s the real deal, theatrics or something else going on?
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Tummy troubles have more causes than you may realize. Although you cannot always blame a virus, it is often responsible for the discomfort. Follow these tips to cure Tummy Troubles.
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One family's story of hope, Early Detection Signs, and hope for families with children suffering from cancer.
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While Swine Flu has gotten all of the headlines, more than 300 people die each week from seasonal flu complications. Children with upper respiratory disorders are at-risk for significant complications associated with influenza-swine flu or otherwise. But parents need not lock their children away or reduce their normal activities to protect them. Parents should instead use common sense and planning to minimize risk and exposure.
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A supplement is a supplement to a healthful diet, never a substitute for a healthful diet.
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With new FDA recommendations advising against the use of over-the-counter cough & cold meds for kids under age four, it’s more important than ever to know when your child’s cough is nothing to worry about or when you need to call the doctor.
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Pediatricians consider 6-8 colds, bouts of flu, or ear infections per year normal. Regardless, there are many things you can do to give your childs immune system a boost.
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Talking to your child about issues like health, weight and fitness can be tricky. Here are some tips to help you start the discussion in a sensitive and effective way.
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They look so pitiful with their runny noses and itchy eyes. Here’s what you can do to minimize the suffering of allergies and hay fever this spring!
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Pediatricians can guide you through many parenting issues. Both parent and child can benefit by being prepared for a pediatric checkup. Here’s how:
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Bones really do grow at night, and those midnight aches strike up to 40% of kids. If this describes a situation you are familiar with, chances are your child is experiencing growing pains, a normal occurrence in 25-40 percent of children, something that can be soothed by massage, hugs and a little ibuprofen. Though no one really understands growing pains, they're very real. A recent study of confirms what parents have long suspected: Bones really do grow at night.
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