kids health

  1. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Parenting Guru: When kids “catch” stress

    By Julie Weingarden Dubin on May 29, 2012
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    David Code, Episcopal minister, father of two and author of Kids Pick Up on Everything: How Parental Stress is Toxic to Kids ,...
  2. Family Activities

    Get Moving May! Get on the road to family fitness

    By Kori Ellis on May 25, 2012
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    Everyone knows that inactivity and obesity are serious problems in our country. The CDC says that fewer than two in 10 Americans get...
  3. Child Development & Health

    How to survive baby's first illness

    By Michelle Maffei on May 22, 2012
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    Caring for your newborn can keep you on your toes, but nursing your baby back to health can be nerve-wrecking without the right baby...
  4. Child Development & Health

    Is bottled water contributing to your child's cavities?

    By Tracee M. Herbaugh on May 18, 2012
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    Cavities in children are on the rise these days, and a new theory from dentists and children's health advocates claims bottled water...
  5. Children's Health

    Is your child suffering from hearing loss?

    By Karen Hawthorne on May 18, 2012
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    Our technological onslaught of iPods, cellphones, TV and video games is a noisy one, especially if your child has earbuds to crank...
  6. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    Why yogurt is great for kids

    By Christina Caldwell on May 1, 2012
    Yogurt is a tasty food to satiate your sweet tooth. It's both filling enough to satisfy and low-calorie enough to manage the...
  7. Children's Health

    Summer's best kid-friendly fitness gadgets

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Apr 30, 2012
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    School's out for summer, and for many children it means lazing on the couch in front of the computer or TV for three months. Before...
  8. Child Development & Health

    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...
  9. Child Development & Health

    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...
  10. Child Development & Health

    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...
  11. Children's Health

    Get fit kids: 5 ways to get your kids to be more active

    By Jessica Padykula on Apr 14, 2012
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    Inevitably, spring brings with it thoughts of fitness, fresh starts, health and the looming bathing suit season. But it’s not just...
  12. Children's Health

    The fall of youth sports

    By Mary Fetzer on Apr 11, 2012
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    About 70 percent of the 20 million kids who register each year for youth hockey, football, baseball, soccer and other competitive...
  13. Child Development & Health

    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...
  14. Dieting & Nutrition

    How is sugar hurting your kids?

    By Kathy A. Johnson on Apr 2, 2012
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    Babies are born preferring sweet tastes, and often their introduction to solid food begins with the sweetness of fruits or grains....
  15. Special Needs

    Tips for visiting theme parks with kids on the autism spectrum

    By Maria Mora on Apr 2, 2012
    Share the magic of visiting a theme park with your child on the autism spectrum with these simple tips. Plan ahead and hit the park...
  16. Child Development & Health

    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...
  17. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Autism awareness: How you can Light It Up Blue

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 26, 2012
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    Did you know that in the last two decades there has been a 600 percent increase of children diagnosed with autism? The increase is...
  18. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    Living with autism: Now what?

    By Claire Gallam on Mar 23, 2012
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    For one out of every 110 children, autism isn't just a word they hear on the TV or a disorder they might learn about in school, it's...
  19. Children's Health

    Tabletop tantrums: Nutrition know-how for toddler moms

    By Karen Hawthorne on Mar 23, 2012
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    Good nutrition in early childhood affects all aspects of growth, including brain development, which in turn can impact success in...
  20. Baby & Toddler

    How to trick your toddler into taking medicine

    By Michelle Maffei on Mar 22, 2012
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    Whether it is antibiotics or children's pain reliever, it seems like your youngster hits the door running as soon as he sees you...
  21. Special Needs

    Travel tips for kids with Sensory Processing Disorder

    By Maria Mora on Mar 8, 2012
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    Whether it’s your child’s first time traveling or she’s a seasoned pro, Sensory Processing Disorder symptoms can sneak up and derail...