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How to soothe a baby crying in their sleep

How to soothe a baby crying in their sleep

When a baby begins crying in their sleep, caregivers may worry that something is wrong. However, in most cases, for babies, crying while asleep is a phase rather than a sign of a serious problem. For many caregivers, sleep-related issues are among the biggest challenges during the baby and toddler years. Sleep problems are common, […]

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Still Too Few Teens Getting the HPV Vaccine

Still Too Few Teens Getting the HPV Vaccine

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — HPV vaccination rates for younger American adolescents are alarmingly low, researchers say. “While we have seen gains in HPV vaccination coverage, we are still falling behind at the younger ages,” said study lead author Robert Bednarczyk. He’sassistant professor of global health and epidemiology at […]

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The Lowdown on E-Cigarette Risks for Kids

The Lowdown on E-Cigarette Risks for Kids

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Jan. 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The concern over vaping has continued to build as e-cigarettes have become more popular, especially with kids and teens. Vaping — inhaling liquid nicotine vapors — was first marketed as a way to help adults quit smoking. But younger people, […]

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Health Tip: Cook With Your Child

Health Tip: Cook With Your Child

(HealthDay News) — Cooking with your child will help build confidence in tasting the unfamiliar, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Latest Healthy Kids News By exposing your child to different types of food, you will boost the child’s willingness to try new dishes. The academy mentions these additional potential benefits: You can help your […]

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The ‘Choking Game,’ the ‘Bird Box Challenge’: Which Kids Are Most at Risk?

The ‘Choking Game,’ the ‘Bird Box Challenge’: Which Kids Are Most at Risk?

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The “choking game” — and other clearly ill-advised and dangerous internet challenges — leave many parents wondering what drives teens to take the bait and participate. Now, a new study suggests that an underlying psychological disorder may be one reason […]

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Pediatricians Push for Laws to Prevent Teen Vaping

Pediatricians Push for Laws to Prevent Teen Vaping

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Jan. 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Strong limits on marketing and sales are needed to control and prevent teens‘ use of electronic cigarettes, a new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement says. Teens who use e-cigarettes are more apt to use traditional cigarettes eventually, studies show. The surge in […]