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What Happens to the Children When Parents Fight?

What Happens to the Children When Parents Fight?

By Len CantersHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, July 25, 2019 (HealthDay News) — “Don’t fight in front of the kids.” Sounds like familiar advice that’s been passed down from generation to generation. But as it turns out, it’s not always the fighting, but rather the way you fight that can have a negative […]

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Health Tip: Giving Medicine Safely to Children

Health Tip: Giving Medicine Safely to Children

(HealthDay News) — Giving a child the wrong dose or an inappropriate medication can have serious consequences, says MedlinePlus. Latest Healthy Kids News Drug labels for prescription medicines should have a section on use among children. To safely give medicine to your child, MedlinePlus suggests: Read and follow the label directions every time. Watch for […]

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How to Protect Your Baby From Unsafe Products

How to Protect Your Baby From Unsafe Products

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, July 24, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In an average year, close to 70,000 children under age 5 go to the emergency department because of injuries from common nursery items, according to the journal Pediatrics. About 90% of these injuries happen at home, so prevention starts there. […]

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ADHD Meds Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble

ADHD Meds Help Keep Kids Out of Trouble

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, July 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some parents may be reluctant to give their kids powerful stimulants to treat the symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but a new review shows the medications bring significant benefits. In addition to helping kids calm down and concentrate in school, […]

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Breastfeeding (and Formula Feeding)

Breastfeeding (and Formula Feeding)

What are the disadvantages and benefits of breastfeeding? The nutritional advantages of breast milk are certainly numerous. The amino acids in breast milk, the building blocks of proteins, are well balanced for the human baby, as are the sugars (primarily lactose) and fats. The baby’s intestinal tract is best aided in its digestion by the […]

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Many Youngsters Aren’t Ready for Kindergarten

Many Youngsters Aren’t Ready for Kindergarten

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, July 22, 2019 (HealthDay News) — The start of school is just around the corner, but a leading pediatricians’ group warns that many kids entering kindergarten lack the skills they need to succeed in class. To help parents get their young ones ready to start school, […]