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Constipation

Constipation is a frustrating and painful experience — both for adults and for kids. Unpleasant as it is, there are ways to get through these episodes.

Working It Out: Safe Home Gyms

In the United States, approximately 12,000 children each year are treated in emergency rooms for home-gym related injuries. The majority of those hurt were less than 10 years old

MRSA: Facts and Prevention

 Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics such as penicillin, amoxicillin and oxacillin. Staph infections are common on the skin and around the mouth and nose. In children, MRSA at first resembles a spider bite.

Casts

There are literally thousands of ways to break arms and legs, and kids somehow find them all. If your child has to wear a cast, there are things you can do to make the experience easier and less painful.

Thumb Sucking

Thumb-sucking helps your baby soothe himself, but how long will it go on — and how can you help him stop?

ADHD: Avoiding Misdiagnosis

 A significant increase in the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over the past 10 years draws some much-needed attention to a condition that should be diagnosed very thoughtfully and carefully.

When to Introduce Solid Food

Before you grab the camera, open up that jar, set your baby in the high chair and get him ready for his first taste of solid food, it’s important to make sure he is old enough for this exciting milestone.

Energy Drinks

The spring sports season is in full swing, and kids are working up both a sweat and a big thirst. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics warns against the consumption of energy drinks, due to the high caffeine and sugar content.

Choosing the Right Pet

Like adults, kids develop special relationships with their pets. But are your kids ready for one? And, what pet would be the best match for your family?
 

Lawn Mower Safety Basics

A nicely manicured lawn is what many homeowners strive for in the spring and summer months.. But lawn mowers can be dangerous, even deadly — especially so for children.
 

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