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My ears hurt! Home remedies for ear infections

By Naomi de la Torre on Apr 24, 2012

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The American Academy of Pediatricians no longer recommends treating ear infections with antibiotics in the first 48 to 72 hours...
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How to help your tween lose weight

By Kori Ellis on Apr 24, 2012

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Childhood obesity is a dangerous and, unfortunately, a widespread problem. If your tween is suffering with his/her weight, it's...
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Soccer helmets: Good idea or way too goofy?

By Jen Klein on Apr 19, 2012

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Almost every week, there's another report of an athlete sidelined by a concussion, or a scientific study detailing the dangers of a...
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How to cut your child's sugar intake

By Michelle Maffei on Apr 17, 2012

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A recent report by the CDC shows that sugar makes up 16 percent of the total daily caloric intake for children and adolescents,...
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Why do kids get sicker at night?

By Naomi de la Torre on Apr 17, 2012

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Is it just your imagination or do kids really get sicker at night? Learn why many childhood illnesses get worse at night, and how to...
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What is Neonatal Hemochromatosis and why is it becoming more common?

By Molly Cerreta Smith on Apr 16, 2012

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Neonatal Hemochromatosis is an extremely rare yet deadly pediatric liver condition that develops during pregnancy, but specialists...
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Study finds 1 in 10 kids has an alcoholic parent

By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Apr 16, 2012
New research on parents and alcohol has produced some disturbing claims: 10 percent of children in the U.S. are growing up with...
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Raising an independent baby

By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Apr 11, 2012

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Is the absence of a lovey good or bad? Find out whether you should try to encourage your child to love a lovey, and what it says...
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What is food therapy, and why does my child need it?

By Christina Holt on Apr 10, 2012

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If your child has been diagnosed with Sensory Processing Disorder or is being seen by a nutritionist for picky eating or poor growth...
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Toddler dies in washing machine accident

By Tiernan McKay on Apr 4, 2012

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Parents are tuned into potential dangers around the house like chemical cleaners, swimming pools and a long flight of stairs -- but...
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ADHD: Overdiagnosed and overmedicated

By Kori Ellis on Apr 3, 2012

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Just because a young child is active doesn't mean you need to run to the doctor for an ADHD evaluation. In recent years, more and...
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Is red meat safe for children?

By Tracee M. Herbaugh on Apr 2, 2012

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Red meat has come under fire as of late. And now, the Harvard School of Public Health says any amount of the American staple may be...
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5 Simple ways to connect with your kids each day (and what kids have to say about it)

By Lisa Steinke on Apr 1, 2012

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Many moms often feel guilty that they should be spending more time with their children. But finding simple ways to connect with your...
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Why do kids bully?

By Christina Caldwell on Apr 1, 2012

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Bullying is a serious issue that can cause some serious psychological damage for the victim, but often we only hear from the...
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Siblings sharing a room has benefits

By Jen Klein on Mar 30, 2012

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Of course we want to give the best to our kids. The best start in life, the best nutrition, the best education, the best...
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Young girls and healthy body image

By Nichole Beaudry on Mar 30, 2012

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As parents, it’s important we educate ourselves about the unhealthy messages the media sends to our daughters. Here's what we can do...
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Kiss the "mama's boy" myth goodbye

By Naomi de la Torre on Mar 29, 2012

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In her groundbreaking new book, "The Mama's Boy Myth," Kate Stone Lombardi blasts away the myth that has been keeping moms and sons...
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Could the foods your child eats cause bad behaviors?

By Christina Holt on Mar 26, 2012

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If you’ve noticed your child behaves differently after a vacation full of food you don’t normally eat, a birthday party filled with...
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I let my kids curse. Yes, I (*@$&%) do!

By Jen Klein on Mar 23, 2012

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You’ve cursed in front of your child. Not intentionally, but you called out a name in vain after hitting your thumb with a hammer,...
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Can you steer your kids away from Facebook?

By Tiernan McKay on Mar 22, 2012

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Social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have become a part of our culture’s fabric, but can parents of today’s toddlers...

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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?