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Bedtime Benefits: Sleep for Smarts

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We all know the benefits of a good night’s sleep. But a new study shows that a regular bedtime actually promotes children's brain development. 

Managing Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head)

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Babies who spend a lot of time on their backs are more susceptible to developing a flattened shaped head. Learn how to help re-shape positional plagiocephaly.

Preventing TV Tipovers

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There is another danger associated with TVs and children apart from excess viewing: falling sets.

Making Mealtimes Safe Times

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In a recent Pediatrics study, researchers found that over 12,000 American children aged 4 and under were treated in the ER for non-fatal choking episodes every year.  

ADHD: Avoiding Misdiagnosis

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There has been a significant increase in the number of children diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) over the past 10 years.

Not Good Sports: Avoiding Energy Drinks

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The American Academy of Pediatrics warns against the consumption of energy drinks due to their high caffeine and sugar content.

Dry Bed, Dry Eyes: Overcoming Bedwetting

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Many children older than 5 wet their beds regularly, a condition called nocturnal enuresis. Some even struggle with bed-wetting into their teen years. 


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