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Packing Healthy School Lunches
Packing a school lunch may be a good option for your budget, your dietary needs, or your child’s tastes.
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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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Otitis Media (with Effusion)
Otitis media with effusion means there is fluid in the middle ear. It is common in young children and usually…
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Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear)
Swimmer’s ear, also known as otitis externa, is an irritation, swelling or infection in your ear. It can be caused…
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Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma is a bone cancer that most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 20. It usually begins…
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter disease is one of the most common causes of knee pain in young children and athletes. It can affect…
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Oppositional defiant disorder, or ODD, is a behavior condition that affects children and teens. Those who have it are angry,…
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Nutrition Tips for Kids
Eating healthy begins at a young age. Consider these tips for your young children.
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Nightmares and Night Terrors
Nightmares and night terrors can be scary parts of childhood, but they are usually triggered by everyday events and often…
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Mumps
Learn about mumps and how it can be prevented.
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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…
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Meningitis
Meningitis is swelling of the tissue around your brain and spinal cord. There are two common types of meningitis: viral…
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Measles
Measles (also called rubeola) is a serious respiratory illness. This means it affects the lungs and breathing tubes. It also…
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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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Leukemia
Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow.
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Lead Poisoning in Children
Lead poisoning is serious. It happens after repeated exposure to things that contain high levels of lead. This could be…
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Kids and Homework: How Much Is Too Much?
Kids are juggling a lot these days. Help your child manage their homework so that it doesn’t cause stress for…
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Kids and Bullying
Bullying, whether in person or online, is all too common in school-aged children. It’s important to know how to recognize…
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Keeping Your Kids Cyber Safe
The internet and mobile devices have improved communication tremendously. Yet, danger lurks, and parents should monitor their child’s internet and…
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Keeping Your Child Healthy During Cancer Remission
A child’s cancer remission is good news, but parents should remain vigilant while celebrating the condition status.
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