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The Signs and Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity
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Wondering if your child could be sensitive to gluten or benefit from a gluten-free diet? We asked Ritu Verma, MBChB, director of CHOP’s Center for Celiac Disease, for help in recognizing the signs of a gluten sensitivity.
4 Ways to Avoid Raising a Bully
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A CHOP psychologist offers his best advice for helping kids avoid growing up to be bullies.
10 Non-toxic, DIY Cleaning Products
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The best way to prevent poisonings caused by household cleaning products? Make your own non-toxic cleaning products with these DIY recipes.
The Top 5 Poisonous Substances Kids Ingested in 2015
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Find out which seemingly safe items in your home are actually poisonous so you can prioritize your poison prevention efforts.
The New Do’s and Don’ts of Concussion Care
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Concussions in kids are on the rise in recent years. Get tips for preventing and treating concussions from the experts at CHOP.
Five Tips for Parenting a Perfectionist
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Is your child a perfectionist? Always focused on success and failure? These tips from a CHOP psychologist can help.
The Zika Virus: What CHOP Experts Want You to Know
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An outbreak of the Zika virus appears to be linked to birth defects like microcephaly. Here’s what you need to know about Zika and what it means for you and your family.
Vision Screenings for Kids: Should Your Child See an Eye Doctor?
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The importance of good eyesight should never be underestimated — especially in school-age children. If vision disorders are left undetected, they can lead to vision impairment and even vision loss.
Recipes for Healthy Summer Snacking
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To help steer your family toward healthier snack choices, we asked a CHOP nutritionist to share a few of her favorite recipes.
How to Talk About Weight With Your Child
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Parental involvement is key to helping kids maintain a healthy weight. Get tips from CHOP experts about how to approach this sometimes sensitive subject with your children.