Results for "Children's Health"

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Contact Burns from Hot Surfaces: Prevention and Seeking Care
Things like playground slides, sidewalks, car surfaces, asphalt roads, pavement or pool decks may not seem particularly dangerous. But they can get hot...
July 10
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How to Protect Your Child’s Vision in a Screen-Filled World
Your child might not tell you they have trouble seeing. In many cases, they might not even realize it themselves. If a child struggles to read, avoids...
July 05
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What Medications Are Safe to Take While Breastfeeding?
When you are breastfeeding, you might wonder if the medicines you take could affect your baby. Whether you need medicine for a headache, allergies, a cold...
July 03
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Baby Container Syndrome: How Swings, Car Seats and Strollers Can Affect Development
If you have a baby, you probably use many “containers” to keep them safe and comfortable. Car seats, strollers, carriers, bouncers, swings and play seats...
June 29
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How to Get Your Teen Involved in Meal Planning (Without a Power Struggle)
With busy school schedules, sports, social media and easy access to fast food and snacks, teens today have more control over what they eat than ever before....
June 25
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Is Your Child’s Stomach Hurting or Reacting to Stress?
Your child’s stomach hurts again. Maybe it happens just before a test. Other times it shows up on Sunday night or during busy school weeks. You feel torn....
June 21
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Purple Rash on Your Child’s Legs? What It Could Mean
Seeing a new rash on your child is enough to make any parent’s heart skip a beat. While changing clothes or giving a bath, you might suddenly notice spots...
June 03
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Why Kids Seem Sicker Longer Than They Used To
If it feels like your child’s cold just won’t go away, you’re probably not imagining it. Many parents say coughs and runny noses seem to last longer than...
May 22
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Foreskin Problems in Boys: What’s Normal and When to See a Doctor
Bringing home your baby boy is full of small surprises. In the first few months, your baby changes almost every day, from tiny reflexes to new ways of...
May 15
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Bitten By a Dog? How to Clean the Wound and Prevent Infection
Even friendly dogs can be startled. A loud noise, a sudden movement or a tug on a toy can trigger a quick reaction. If you or someone you know has been...
May 06