Kids' Health
Information on sick kids, allergies, mental health, weight concerns, child development and safety and medical emergencies.
When my daughter developed a cough that seemed to last forever, my husband and I were baffled. Was it a remnant of her most recent cold, or was she developing an allergy to dust mites hiding in her bedroom?
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Stress is more prevalent than ever in American families, and no one is feeling it more than our kids, according to recent "Stress in America" survey findings by the American Psychological Association....
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It's an age-old battle: Moms want kids to eat more veggies. Kids want to eat, well, anything else. "Don't give up! Keep offering veggies," says Jeanne Muchnick, mom to two girls and...
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Advice for Dealing with Sick Kids
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Thursday, Aug 02, 2012
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It comes with little warning. One minute your child is romping around and the next, he's stuffy, coughing and whiny with the oh-so-common cold. With more than 200 viruses floating around, it's...
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Thursday, Jan 17, 2013
With germs hopping all over classrooms, day cares and playgroups, parents and nannies need to stay in tip-top shape. It's inevitable your household will come down with either a cold or flu, and when...
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Thursday, Jan 17, 2013
Cold and flu season may bring body aches and fever, but there are precautions you can take to keep illness at bay. Dr. Gregory DeMuri, a pediatrician at American Family Children's Hospital in Madison,...
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Thursday, Jan 17, 2013
Your spouse is out of town, your office is short-staffed and your toddler woke up with a sore throat and runny nose -- uh oh! Many households today rely on two working parents and depend on child care...
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Thursday, Jan 17, 2013
Your child wakes up with vomiting or diarrhea and maybe even a high fever. Not sure what to do? It sounds like your little one may have the symptoms of the stomach bug. But what can parents or nannies...
Allergies
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Monday, Apr 16, 2007
Children who have severe allergies will need extra-special attention. Make sure you hire a sitter who is mature enough to monitor your child's activities, and his meals. An inexperienced sitter, for example, might not know that some chili powders and mixes can contain peanut products or how to best avoid bee stings...
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Tuesday, Mar 03, 2009
When my daughter developed a cough that seemed to last forever, my husband and I were baffled. Was it a remnant of her most recent cold, or was she developing an allergy to dust mites hiding in her bedroom?
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Tuesday, Oct 30, 2007
When my baby was born six years after his brother, I was amazed at all of the changes in the baby-related world, from strollers to the pediatrician's office. In the past few decades, by recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control...
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Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011
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Having a child with food allergies is a scary, often overwhelming experience, especially when those allergies are life-threatening. It can also be very isolating. Just ask the parents of an Edgewater,...
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Thursday, Apr 14, 2011
When Heidi Dross of Gaithersburg, Md. woke her son Eli up for his preschool field trip to the National Gallery of Art, her mind was on making the bus. Instead, she got a fright. The four-year-old's...
Safety Tips
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Sunday, Jan 18, 2009
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When our newborn is lying peacefully in her bassinet, it's hard to imagine that we, or their babysitters...
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
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Does your family have a safety plan? How do you communicate that to your babysitter, nanny, or au pair? This re-useable, just-in-case checklist for babysitters and nannies will help your family keep track of emergency contacts, procedures, and health concerns when your children are under the watchful eye of your favorite caregivers.
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Thursday, Sep 27, 2007
Recently, a friend in Toronto shared an alarming tale: her two young children (ages 8 and 6 years at the time) were approached by a man who tried to lure them into his car with the promise of candy...
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Tuesday, Mar 01, 2011
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It's now a familiar sight: The two year old who can navigate an iPhone better than some adults. My own three year old knows how to turn my phone on, scroll through the screens until he gets to the...
How to Raise Healthy Kids
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
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A few years ago, Leslie Marinelli went through a phase where she ground her own wheat and baked homemade bread...That didn't last long. A busy mom of three, The Bearded Iris blogger doesn't have...
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Monday, Jan 17, 2011
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Stress is more prevalent than ever in American families, and no one is feeling it more than our kids, according to recent "Stress in America" survey findings by the American Psychological Association....
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
From apple slices in Happy Meals to a buffed-up Tony the Tiger, efforts to improve kids' health are multiplying. And who better to lead the charge than Michelle Obama (and her fabulous biceps!)? The...
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Thursday, Aug 30, 2012
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The numbers tell a frightening story: More than 25 percent of 2- to 5-year-old children are already overweight or obese in the United States, and obesity rates for these pre-schoolers have doubled in...
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
Sneaky Chef Missy Lapine is famous for her commitment to healthy eating, but the self-diagnosed health nut has a shocking confession - she lets her kids have Twinkies! Here, Lapine reveals her belief...
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
When it comes to health, Rebecca Gallagher walks the walk. She buys all organic, follows a vegan diet, and avoids fast food. The result? Healthy kids who follow her lead. Well, almost. She's still...
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Monday, Mar 12, 2012
If you could wave a magic wand and help your child lose weight and learn healthy habits so the weight stays off, you would. If the time for hoping things will get better is over -- perhaps your child...
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
Shaina Olmanson is never the only cook in the kitchen. The mom behind the delectable blog Food for My Family typically has four little sous-chefs selecting ingredients, chopping up vegetables, and indulging...
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
Jill Krause doesn't like to get complicated when it comes to health. You won't find this busy mom planning vegan menus or toting her little ones to kiddie pilates. The Krause family prefers a...
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
While most of us struggle to conquer our junk food cravings, Hallee Bridgeman and her family seem to be on the other side of the spectrum. The Hallee the Homemaker blogger chooses to feed her family a...
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
For mom blogger Robin O'Bryant, teaching her kids healthy habits just seems to come naturally. What's her secret? Lose the rules. Instead of forcing her kids to stick to a fitness regimen or counting...
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Wednesday, Mar 09, 2011
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To cut or not to cut -- that is the decision that many moms of newborn boys face today. Welcome to the latest "choice" that's stoking the fire of the Mommy Wars. If you thought bottle or...
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
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From earthy-crunchy diets to corn dogs for dinner, Jen has been just about everywhere on the healthy eating scale. Finally, The Martha Project blogger has settled into moderation land, but she still justifies...
Care Stages
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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When researching our piece on "Taking Care of a Newborn," source Jennifer Walker, an Atlanta area RN BSN and co-founder of Moms on Call, shared these ten tips every parent should know - or prepare...
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Friday, Mar 20, 2009
Ah, the "between" years. This age group -- which usually describes those 8 to 12 -- is better known as the 'tween years. From shyness to independence, from baby fat to puberty, this can be a wildly exciting and tumultuous time of life for you and...
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Sunday, Apr 05, 2009
Our kids are always changing. Physically, intellectually and emotionally, we're constantly looking out for our youngsters and making sure they reach certain milestones as they grow...
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Saturday, Apr 18, 2009
The teen years are full of discovery -- about bodies, about emerging personalities and about life. Whether your teenager is athletic, musical, shy, confident, or comprises a mix of many characteristics...
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Wednesday, Mar 25, 2009
Caring for toddlers can be both wildly gratifying and joyful, then unbelievably frustrating at times. During this period, toddlers form strong emotional attachments yet also seek independence...
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Wednesday, Apr 08, 2009
Preschoolers and kindergarteners truly feel like little citizens of the world. They mature physically by becoming little beanpoles, and also become more independent and more complex in the skills they develop.
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