There are many steps that kids — and adults — can take to protect their hearing, including the use of noise canceling earphones and ear plugs in loud environments. Learn about these strategies and more, as well as common sounds that create safe and unsafe levels of noise. ...
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Laughing together as a family is a way to connect, and a good sense of humor also can make kids smarter, healthier, and better able to cope with challenges. We tend to think of humor as part of our genetic makeup, like blue eyes or big feet. But a sense of humor actually is a learned quality that can be developed in kids, not something they’re born with. Learn some ways you can encourage your child's sense of humor at all ages. ...
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and a new study indicates that many teens are getting even less exercise than the average adult.
If you cannot understand your child's speech, ask your pediatrician for a referral to a speech-language pathologist, who diagnoses speech and language difficulties. The SLP will conduct an evaluation that will provide an overall view of how your child is communicating, which skills are emerging, which skills have been mastered, and, possibly, areas of struggle. Learn more about the process here. ...
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Flu season is almost here. And according to a new report, experts say it’s best to make sure children are vaccinated by the end of October, or as soon
It's never too early to have your child's hearing tested if you have concerns. Learn some common signs that might indicate your child has a hearing loss, as well as testing methods for newborns, infants and toddlers. Also, find out if common ear infections are a cause for concern when it comes to hearing. ...
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