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Feature Article: 3 Reasons to Get the Flu Vaccine
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Sometimes it’s easy to forget how severe influenza can be for individuals, families and communities. Here are three reasons why it is important to make time to get all family members vaccinated.
New Blood Pressure Guidelines for Children: What They Mean for You
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High blood pressure affects 2.5 million children — and probably many more. New AAP guidelines focus on early diagnosis and treatment that can lead to better long-term outcomes.
Getting to and from School: The Real Safety Risk
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If your child walks to school or rides a bus, this is a time to teach or remind your child about important safety rules.
High Cholesterol Can Be a Danger for Kids, Too
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Risks for high cholesterol can start in childhood, so children between the ages of 9 and 11 should be screened for high cholesterol.
Back to School, Back to Bedtime: Why Sleep Schedules Matter
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As the summer ends and school and daycare schedules resume, it’s important to shift back to a healthy sleep routine. These tips will help you get back on track.
Belly Pain 101: What’s the Difference Between IBS and IBD?
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Is your child's tummy ache and diarrhea a normal, occasional experience or something more? Find out how to tell the difference and when to seek medical help.
Making the Switch to Cow’s Milk for 1-year-olds
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CHOP pediatrician Joseph Gwiszcz, MD, FAAP, offers advice on how to smoothly transition your 1-year-old to cow's milk.
Crying Over Little Things
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Does your child melt down over the smallest disappointments? Help your child learn a new response.
Teething Pain: Risky Remedies to Avoid
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The FDA recently issued a warning against the use of homeopathic teething tablets and gels. Learn about teething remedies to avoid and safe ways to help ease teething pain.
4 Ways to Make Homework Time Less Painful
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If your children's homework habits are holding them back, there are things you can do to help them create new habits.