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What you need to know about insect repellents for children

By Christina Holt on Jul 11, 2012

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The summer heat brings out the bugs! But before you lather or spray your child with insect repellent, find out what’s in insect...
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Your need-to-know guide about bladder infections in girls

By Maria Mora on Jul 11, 2012

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Urinary tract infections or bladder infections can be common in young girls, especially those who are still learning good toilet...
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How to help your shy child extend himself

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 11, 2012

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There's nothing wrong with having an introverted child, but there are times when a shy child may need to assert himself. You might...
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Overcoming breastfeeding challenges

By Amy Vowles on Jul 10, 2012

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Early breastfeeding can be full of challenges for new moms. Many moms take childbirth classes but stop short of educating themselves...
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Would you let your kid swim with sharks?

By Monica Beyer on Jul 8, 2012

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The parents of a 5-year-old girl who they let swim with sharks during their vacation in the Bahamas are facing severe criticism...
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Ban the burger bulge

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Jul 6, 2012

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From Arby's to Taco Bell and everywhere in between, kids love fast food. Yes, it's convenient (and, OK, admittedly delicious) but...
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Unplug your kids this summer

By Maria Mora on Jul 6, 2012

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When the weather heats up and school’s out, some kids want nothing more than a chance to veg in front of the television watching...
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You’ve got to keep up with them

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Jul 6, 2012

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You may have babyproofed your house in preparation for a crawling baby, but once a child starts to walk, it’s not long before that...
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Your child's severe food allergy

By Monica Beyer on Jul 3, 2012

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Your child has been diagnosed with an allergy that can be life-threatening, so you were prescribed an epinephrine auto-injector....
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Child safety checklist for the home

By Christina Holt on Jul 2, 2012

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Time flies when you have family keeping you busy, which means your home may or may not be the safest it can be for your child. It’s...
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Is your spit giving your baby cavities?

By Michelle Maffei on Jun 28, 2012

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Even Alicia Silverstone has been known to give her kiddo food from her mouth, but could your spit be destroying your little one's...
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How to give your kids bad news

By Michelle Maffei on Jun 28, 2012

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Dealing with life's curve balls is taxing enough on you, but having to tell your children can be one of the hardest parts of...
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Hey ma, get off the field!

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Jun 28, 2012

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We’ve all seen them — the parents screaming obscenities at the coach from the sidelines or being overly enthusiastic about their...
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Prep your medicine cabinet for summer

By Nichole Beaudry on Jun 27, 2012

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With summer fun come bumps, bruises, scrapes, itchy rashes, bee stings, sunburns and cuts. Now’s the perfect time to peek inside...
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Raising an activist child

By Jen Klein on Jun 26, 2012

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All of a sudden, your preteen son refuses to drink from plastic water bottles and recites information about water bottle usage and...
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The kids’ table rocks

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Jun 26, 2012

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It’s crucial for your kids to have autonomy at home, and child-sized furniture and activities that your children can do...
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Is childhood depression caused by technology?

By Christina Holt on Jun 25, 2012

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While iPhones, TV shows and video games are great for distracting children in a pinch, increasing evidence shows that too much...
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One- or two-piece swimsuit for your daughter?

By Monica Beyer on Jun 22, 2012

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Where do you stand on the one- or two-piece swimsuit question for your daughter? Do you buy sun suits or do you let her rock a...
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Don't dismiss concussions in teens

By Michelle Maffei on Jun 21, 2012

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Kids are resilient creatures, but when it comes to accidents involving their noggin, don't dismiss concussions in teens. According...
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Water safety tips every parent should know

By Christina Holt on Jun 20, 2012

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During the summer months, the number of drowning incidents increases up to 89 percent. Hidden drowning hazards are everywhere, not...

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Find out how to keep your child healthy, take care of him when he's sick with a cold or the flu or another illness, and cope with injuries and hospital stays. Also: Is your child's development on track -- or does he or she have a developmental delay?