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How to Hide Vegetables in Everything from Pasta Sauce to Pancakes
Picky eaters no matter what their age tend to particularly dislike the color, texture or taste of vegetables. Veggie-avoiders offer a variety of reasons for skipping this nutritious food. From difficulties in preparation to lack of exposure, many struggle to eat vegetables. If this rings true in your family, it may be time to consider a new, albeit sneaky, tactic for incorporating veggies into the menu.
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Why Do Babies Put Everything in Their Mouths?
Does your baby put everything they get their hands on in their mouth? As early as 3 to 4 months of age, babies discover the world through their senses, with touch and taste working together to help them understand their surroundings.
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Parents Urged To Keep Following SIDS Guidelines
Pediatricians are urging parents to continue following CDC guidelines to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome after a recent study grabbed headlines that incorrectly suggested the cause of SIDS had been discovered.
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For Autism, Early Diagnosis Is Key
As a new parent, you probably pay close attention to when your baby smiles, crawls and says their first word. While each baby’s progression is unique, delays in speech, interaction skills and mobility could raise concerns.
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When Should You Start Feeding Your Baby Solid Foods?
Wondering when it’s time to start adding solid foods to your baby’s diet? While the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that you wait to feed your baby anything besides breast milk or formula until the age of 6 months, every baby is different. Once your baby is ready to dig into some mashed sweet potatoes, peas and applesauce, here are a few tips to consider.
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5 Steps for Managing the Risks of Your Child’s Epilepsy
If you have a child with epilepsy, worrying about the risk of seizures can add stress to any day. Whether they’re at school, the playground or accompanying you to the grocery store, you may be searching for signs of an oncoming issue. But there are steps you can take to prevent epilepsy’s most serious risks.
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More Than Her Illness: Faith Finds Hope in the Teen Leadership Council
Faith was in dire need of help when she arrived at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children at the age of 14. She had been to other hospitals and seen other specialists, but none were equipped to deal with her severe gastrointestinal conditions. That changed once she got to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer and its expert team of pediatric gastroenterologists and GI surgeons.
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6 Tips for Staying Safe (and Sane!) While Traveling with Kids
Traveling with children can make any trip memorable. But packing up the little ones and whisking them off to new places also can feel extremely daunting. The right preparation and adjustments, though, can help parents stay calm and in control during travel. Whether you’re taking a short road trip, flying across the country or hopping on board a cruise ship, just remember to have fun and be safe.
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Should I Start Giving My Child Vitamins?
If you have a toddler who has a meltdown at the thought of eating more than two bites of something green, you know that getting children to eat a well-balanced diet isn’t easy. Whether to start giving their child vitamins is a question many parents have, as well as at what age they should start. However, for most healthy children, vitamins are unnecessary.
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How to Better Manage Your Child’s Asthma
Watching your child struggle to breathe is a heart-wrenching and frightening situation for any parent. If your child has asthma, you may even live in fear of hearing your child cough or wheeze. But there are steps you can take to prevent frequent asthma attacks, as well as efficiently treat your child’s flare-ups when they do occur. By working with your doctor and taking proactive measures, no one should have to feel isolated. Here are several tips to consider in order to better manage your child’s asthma:
