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Choosing The Best Bagpack
Before you buy that trendy new bag your child has been begging you for, here are a few things to consider...
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What's Behind the Bellyache
Children are bound to have stomachaches now and then. Most aren’t serious and will get better without treatment. How do you know what’s normal?...
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Sooner or later, children who are too busy will show signs of being overscheduled. Every child is different, but overscheduled kids may...
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The Dos & Donts of Good Discipline
Whatever the age of your child, consistency is the key to effective discipline. Here are some tips to help you frame your approach...
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How To Raise A Healthy Eater
Making sure your child has a nutritious and balanced diet isn’t easy, but it doesn’t have to be mission impossible. It may be easier if you...
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Staying Safe Around Fireworks
Go to a doctor or hospital immediately if your child is injured by fireworks. If an eye injury occurs, dont touch the eye or flush it out with water, as this may cause more damage....
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Getting Your Child Active
The key to keeping children fit is finding activities they like to do. Here are some tips to keeping kids active...
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How Well Does Your Child Hear?
A doctor may recommend a hearing evaluation if a young child has difficulty speaking or learning, seems frequently inattentive, or has any signs of hearing loss....
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What To Do About Homesickness
Give your child a chance to get familiar with the new camp or school before the first day. Kids may wonder: Where will I sleep? Where will I eat? Where will I go to the bathroom? Where will I...
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Making Sense of Heart Murmurs
The most common type of heart murmur is called a functional or innocent murmur, which can come and go during childhood....
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Clearing Up Vision Problems
If you think your child is experiencing problems with his or her vision, you should schedule an exam with your pediatrician! ...
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What You Need to Know About Bedwetting
Bedwetting can be stressful for families. Kids can feel embarrassed and guilty about wetting the bed and anxious about spending the night at a friends house or at camp....
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