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Could television be a good thing for preschoolers?
Television is blamed for many problems in children, but could it be part of the solution as well?
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Little magnets pose a huge health risk for kids
Grownups are entitled to their toys too, right? Maybe, but what happens when a toy that is meant for adults becomes a real danger for children?
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Choosing the right summer camp for your child
When I was growing up, my mother was a stay-at-home mom, and we spent a lot of time at home during the summer. It was a time my sister and I could play in the woods, eat popsicles, read and help my mother sew Barbie clothes (Yes, she deserved a medal for that endeavor!). My family didn’t take a lot of formal vacations, but my siblings and I participated in a variety of activities that made summers feel special.
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Young children are at a greater risk for dog bites
Dog bites hurt. Want to know how I know? Because I got snapped at when I was a little girl, and I haven’t forgotten about it since then. I remember the incident like it was yesterday. My family was taking care of my grandparents’ dog while they were away – a springer spaniel named “Jenna.” Jenna had quickly become my friend, as we were lying on the floor watching movies one afternoon. I wanted to get as close to Jenna as I could, and found myself all up in her face. We had no boundaries, or so I thought. The next thing I know, Jenna, having none of it, snapped at my face, snagging the tip of my nose. I was traumatized, and wanted nothing to do with Jenna after that.
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Which type of milk is right for your kids?
It sounds like a silly question. Is there a “right” and “wrong” type of milk? Not really. But, your child has different nutritional needs depending on their age. The type and amount of milk they consume plays a vital role in helping them meet those needs.
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NICU nurse who developed special pacifier pushes for more babies to have access
In time for Mother’s Day, the nurse who developed the groundbreaking “preemie pacifiers” is asking the American Academy of Neonatal Nursing to make sure more babies to have access them. Harriet Miller, Ph.D, ARNP, is a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies. After years of working around preemies she developed the special pacifier after noticing that the tiniest of her patients in the NICU did not have a voice.
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Is the first day of school a challenge for your introverted child?
Okay moms and dads, it’s that time of year again! Are you ready?!
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4 Tips for You and Your Kids During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Even with COVID-19 — the disease caused by the new strain of coronavirus — regularly in the news, a lot of unknowns still remain. Even with a steady string of updates, facts and statistics to digest each day, it’s difficult to know what to do or what to say inside the walls of your own home.
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Steer Kids Away from Processed Food, Salt and Sugar for Kidney Health
Kidney disease is rare in children and usually tied to congenital abnormalities of the kidneys or urinary tract, but older children and adolescents can develop acquired kidney disease, which can worsen with poor dietary choices.
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Say Yes When Your Child Asks for a Pet. Here’s Why
Whether it’s a dog, cat, rabbit or reptile, pets can have real and positive effects on your child’s emotional and physical development. If your family has the resources to take care of a pet and no one in the house is allergic, you may want to consider getting your child an animal companion.
