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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Overscheduling your child can lead to them feeling tired, stressed and sleep deprived. Limit their schedule to keep your…
- Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Read Article >>Kids and Teens
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is a group of behaviors that can make it difficult to focus at school, work or home.
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Acne
Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples to appear on the…
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Managing Your Child’s Medicine
Children get sick with everything from the sniffles to ear infections to other less common illnesses. When these happen, you'll likely take them to the doctor. Your doctor may give your child medicine to make them feel better. Here are some things you
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How to Give Your Child Medicine
Learn what parents should know in order to safely give prescription and nonprescription medicine to children.
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Drowning
Drowning occurs when you get water in your lungs, and is the fifth leading cause of unintentional death in the…
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Immunization Schedules
Certain immunizations are important at every age to reduce illness, hospitalization, or death.
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Growing Up Healthy: The Importance of Starting Good Nutrition Early
Maintaining healthy eating habits throughout your child’s life can help them form habits that stay with them as they get…
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Food Allergies
A food allergy is an abnormal reaction by your immune system to a food. It is usually treated with antihistamines…
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Talking to Your Kids About Sex
Talking with your child about sex can help them navigate this part of growing up and make your home a…
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Overeating in Children and Teens
Overeating as a child or teen is unhealthy and can be a sign of other problems.
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is an infection caused by bacteria. It is called “strep” because the bacteria that causes the infection is…
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Teenage Pregnancy and Birth Control Access
Barring abstinence, access to birth control is critical in preventing pregnancy among teens, be it condoms, pills, patches or…
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School Lunches: Helping Your Child Make Healthy Choices
Helping your child make healthy food choices at home and at school can provide them with the energy they need…
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Teenagers and Headaches
Medicines can sometimes react with nutrients in foods or dietary supplements. You should speak to your doctor about any potential…
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Is Your Child Too Busy?
Overscheduling your child can lead to them feeling tired, stressed and sleep deprived. Limit their schedule to keep your child…
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Homosexuality: Facts for Teens
Sexuality and gender identity can be confusing for teens. There are a lot of terms to become familiar with to…
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a hip problem that occurs in children when the end of the thigh bone slips…
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Common School-Age Illnesses/Infections
Childhood illnesses can be worrying for parents, but most common illnesses are relatively harmless and can be cared for at…
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Caffeine and Kids
Caffeine is a stimulant that is defined as a drug because of how it impacts the body. Children can be…
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Chickenpox Vaccine
Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease that is easily preventable with the use of a vaccine.
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Child Safety: Keeping Medicines Out of Reach
Keep your child safe by keeping medicines out of their reach.
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Mononucleosis
Mononucleosis is a contagious illness caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. The virus can be found in saliva, mucus, and other…