kids health

  1. Conditions

    5 Common illnesses and how to beat them

    By Kathy A. Johnson on Dec 23, 2010
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    Along with cozy fires and chilly days, winter often brings a flurry of illnesses. Read on to discover how to beat five of the most...
  2. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Can kids experience holiday depression?

    By Jen Klein on Dec 13, 2010
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    While the idea of a perfectly happy childhood with gleeful holiday seasons exists in many an imagination (and revisionist memory),...
  3. Children's Health

    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...
  4. Children's Health

    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...
  5. Super Mom Tips

    Tips to keep your kids healthy at school

    By Kim Grundy on Dec 7, 2010
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    A healthy, happy child will perform better at tests and learn more at school. You know how to keep him healthy at home, but how can...
  6. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    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...
  7. Child Development & Health

    Should you put your toddler on a diet?

    By Meagan Morris on Nov 30, 2010
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    Baby diets and exercise routines are becoming more and more common, sparking the debate of whether or not this sort of thing is...
  8. Happiness & Friendship

    Your daughter's self-esteem: 5 ways moms can help girls be themselves

    By Rachel Simmons on Nov 9, 2010
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    If your daughter has fallen under the curse of being the perpetual “Good Girl,” being good may not be good for her self-image and...
  9. Children's Health

    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...
  10. Children's Health

    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...
  11. Child Development & Health

    Bounce houses may expose kids to unsafe lead levels

    By Kim Grundy on Oct 4, 2010
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    The Center for Environmental Health has filed a lawsuit against many leading suppliers of bounce houses -- also called jump houses...
  12. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    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...
  13. Children's Diseases & Illnesses

    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...
  14. Dental & Vision

    Dental-friendly Halloween treats for those with braces

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Sep 16, 2010
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    Halloween is the holiday of candy and more candy -- which can wreak havoc for those kids (and adults) with braces. Does this mean...
  15. Dieting & Nutrition

    Family-friendly food allergy tips

    By Silvana Nardone on Sep 13, 2010
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    Raising a family has plenty of magical moments, but back-to-school season means saying goodbye to the relaxed routine of summer and...
  16. Child Development & Health

    Are dental x-rays safe for your kids?

    By Sarah W. Caron on Aug 31, 2010
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    Are dental x-rays safe for kids? That’s the question raised by new research, which suggests the answer might be a resounding no.
  17. Children's Health

    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...
  18. Children's Health

    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...
  19. Age by Age

    5 Quick tips for healthy kids

    By Kim Grundy on Jul 21, 2010
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    The recipe for raising healthy kids may seem complicated in today’s world of video games, fast food and overscheduled calendars, but...
  20. Child Development & Health

    10 Easy ways to get your kids active

    By Kim Grundy on Jul 20, 2010
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    Between video games, TV and the Internet, today’s parents may feel like the chips are stacked against them when trying to get their...
  21. Children's Health

    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...