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Calming Your Child's Cough
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Catching a cold is a normal part of being a child. Coughing that comes along with the cold is a key part of the body’s recovery process.
Gifts That Are Great for Kids
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Searching for the perfect gift for the child in your life? Look for traditional toys like games, puzzles and blocks.
Protecting Your Child From Lead Poisoning
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Lead poisoning can have a life-long impact on your child. Kevin Osterhoudt, MD, offers tips to help keep your child safe – especially if you live in an older home.
Managing Menstruation with Hormonal Contraceptives
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Hormonal contraceptives do more than prevent pregnancy: they can help teens better manage their menstrual cycles and avoid painful or irregular periods.
Teaching Teens to Drive: Tips From CHOP Experts
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These tips from the experts at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia’s Research Institute can help you teach your teen how to avoid accidents.
The Risks to Young Children from Swallowed Objects
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Emergency room visits from swallowed objects have nearly doubled since the ‘90s. Find tips to keep your kids safe from choking, poisoning and other injuries.
Feeding a Picky Eater: The Do's and Don'ts
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A CHOP psychologist offers her “do’s” and “don’ts” for helping picky eaters expand their palates — and how to know when it’s time to seek professional help.
How to Protect Children and Teens From Exposure to Violence
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Childhood exposure to violence can have a lasting impact. Here, CHOP experts share suggestions for protecting kids from violence and its effects.
What Kind of Eye Doctor Should My Child See?
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There are several types of eye doctors and specialists who may treat your child. Learn about the differences between ophthalmologists, orthoptists and optometrists.
Screen Time: Know Your Child’s Limits
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More and more parents are asking themselves — and their child’s pediatrician — this question: How much screen time is too much for my kids?