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Childhood obesity: Survey says parents don't see hazards

By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 16, 2011

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Despite public attention to rising obesity, parents don’t appear to recognize the long-term outcomes of childhood obesity and the...
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Protect your child from RSV – respiratory syncytial virus

By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 16, 2011
Although its symptoms are like the common cold, RSV – respiratory syncytial virus – can be deadly. RSV is a highly contagious...
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Preparing the student athlete for sports season

By Kristina Marquez on Sep 6, 2011

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Months of schlepping gear to and from practice and long workout sessions have you and your child excited for the new sports season....
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The ultimate anti-obesity lunch box

By Dr. Will Aguila on Sep 6, 2011

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The new school year has just started. Many bright-eyed children full of enthusiasm are heading off to class with their backpacks...
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Why are food allergies among children on the rise?

By Michele Borboa, MS on Aug 31, 2011

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With kids going back to school, parents of kids with food allergies have to be ever more vigilant about keeping their children safe...
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5 Tips for having the healthiest school year yet

By Jessica Padykula on Aug 30, 2011
Another school year is here (don’t worry, we’re wondering where the summer went, too) and it’s time to start thinking about...
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Healthy kids: Back to school nutrition basics

By Sharon Richter, MS,RD,CDN on Aug 15, 2011

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The new school year is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking about back-to-school nutrition. A recent...
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Kids fitness: The power of positive thinking

By Kristina Marquez on Aug 1, 2011

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Kids are naturally active and want to expend energy. You can help foster a lifestyle of fitness and happiness to last their...
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Kids health: Tips to avoid digital eye strain

By Karen Hawthorne on Jul 24, 2011

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We all want our kids to be tech-savvy, but there are risks that come with all that digital screen time: headaches, backaches, blurry...
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How to be a healthy role model

By Jessica Padykula on Jul 23, 2011

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Having kids means having to watch what you do and say like never before. Those little eyes and ears soak up everything – even when...
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How to break the cycle of childhood obesity

By Michele Borboa, MS on Jul 7, 2011

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Did you know that one in three American children are overweight or obese? According to the American Heart Association, this is...
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Safety information on Infant and Children’s Tylenol

By Karen Hawthorne on May 20, 2011

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The makers of Tylenol are rolling out new packaging for its infants’ and children’s products to make dosing the medication easier...
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Fun outdoor activities for kid-friendly fitness

By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 18, 2011

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Celebrate Earth Week, Screen Free Week, and the warmer weather by getting your kids outside to play – and get some exercise. These...
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Dental health: 5 Ways to prevent childhood tooth decay

By Stephanie Taylor Christensen on Apr 8, 2011

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay is the most common chronic infectious disease in...
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5 Tips to help your tween girl become a physically and emotionally healthy woman

By Erika Katz on Mar 9, 2011

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Don’t you love the drama of the tween years? Though you may be tempted to throw your hands in the air and give up on your tween...
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Nutrition for kids: How to get your kids to eat vegetables

By Michelle Dudash on Mar 9, 2011

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You’ve tried and tried, yet your child may still push the vegetables to the side of his or her plate or toss them under the table...
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Facebook no help for eating disorders

By Karen Hawthorne on Feb 12, 2011

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Does online social networking really inhibit the development of communication skills, turning kids into poor spellers with...
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Late potty training can hurt your child’s health

By Michele Borboa, MS on Jan 12, 2011

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Do you cringe when your four-year-old asks for a pull-up or, worse, has an accident in public because you didn’t put a pull-up on...
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Supplements for your children’s health

By Kristin Chessman on Dec 8, 2010

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As parents, we (naturally) want the very best for our kids, starting with their health. In addition to a healthy diet, supplements...
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Feeding your child athlete

By Kristin Chessman on Dec 8, 2010

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Your child athlete gives 100% on the court. Make sure the food she’s consuming is doing its part, too. Read on to learn how to make...

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