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Children's Diseases & Illnesses

Top 5 child sicknesses and how to prevent them

By Kristin Chessman on Dec 8, 2010

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Sniffles, coughs and tears. There’s nothing worse than a house full of sick kids, or feeling helpless to their plight. Do your part...
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10 Healthiest foods your kids need to be eating

By Kristin Chessman on Dec 8, 2010

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Teaching kids the importance of eating healthy foods now can set them on the right course for life, but if you’re not a health guru,...
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How to safely store children’s medication

By Mary Fetzer on Dec 7, 2010

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How medicines are stored impacts both their effectiveness and your child's safety. These important tips from a pediatrician and a...
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Sledding is a hazardous sport for kids

By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 6, 2010

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Sledding is a popular winter pastime, but it leads to a trip to the emergency room for more than 20,000 kids each year, according to...
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5 Ways to help kids beat the flu

By Julie Kraut on Dec 5, 2010

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Gah! It’s flu season again already. To keep your home from turning into a sniffly, coughy miserable zone, keep your kids as healthy...
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Are food allergies real or hype?

By Julie Kraut on Dec 5, 2010
With gluten-free bakeries popping up everywhere, vegan options at all of the hip restaurants, and dietary restrictions becoming a...
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Can vaccinations hurt your kids?

By Julie Kraut on Dec 5, 2010
In recent years, vaccination has become an increasingly contentious subject. More and more vaccines are being added to the lists of...
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10 Essentials for a first aid kit

By Julie Kraut on Dec 5, 2010
We’re not proud to admit that we don’t exactly live our lives by the Boy Scout code of ethics at all times here at SheKnows. (Have...
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Child vs. infant medication

By Julie Kraut on Dec 5, 2010
Your baby’s sick. It has to be one of the worst feelings in the world. You want to treat him or her as quickly and effectively as...
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Tylenol 8-hour caplets recalled

By Meagan Morris on Oct 19, 2010

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McNeil Healthcare issued a recall for their Tylenol 8-Hour caplets on Tuesday morning. Learn if your Tylenol is affected and where...
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New survey shows that many Americans are planning to skip flu vaccine in 2010

By Meagan Morris on Oct 8, 2010

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A large percentage of Americans won't get the flu vaccine this year, according to a poll. Many medical experts say that this is a...
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Starting solids: Healthiest way to feed your toddlers

By Sarah Kelsey on Oct 6, 2010

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The healthier your eating habits are as a kid, the stronger and more resilient you’ll be down the road. Which is why it’s so...
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Social network promotes girls and sports

By Karen Hawthorne on Oct 6, 2010

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With rising obesity rates for kids and more time spent sitting in front of the TV and computer, adults need to encourage young...
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5 Ways to boost your child’s immune system for back to school

By Dr. Gregg Alexander on Sep 27, 2010

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Despite the relief some quiet time in the house can provide once we (finally!) get the kids back to school, many of us worry about...
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Common pediatric gynecological issues

By Karen L. Ashby, M.D. on Sep 19, 2010

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While adolescence may be a turbulent time for many young women, it can be the ideal time to educate them about preventive health...
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Lunches that give your kids energy at school

By Michelle Dudash on Sep 7, 2010

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Kids need energy and brain power to perform well in school. However, despite your efforts of picking out fresh fruits and veggies...
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Are baby teeth important?

By Dr. Grace Lo and Dr. Jonathan Korn on Aug 22, 2010

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Even though kids lose their first set of teeth, parents still need to care for their babies’ teeth and teach proper dental health to...
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10 Back-to-school health products for kids

By Michele Borboa, MS on Jul 27, 2010

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Back to school means summer is over and your kids are once again working hard in the classroom. The busy schedules, hours of...
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Get kids to eat more vegetables

By Michelle Dudash on Jul 23, 2010

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 73 percent of Americans are not meeting the recommended number of...
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6 Ways to keep students healthy

By Kori Ellis on Jul 19, 2010

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From before the time your children are born, you worry about their health. And though we can't protect our kids from every germ or...

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