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Easy Ways to Eat Like an Athlete

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It is common to pair an exercise routine with a plan to cut calories and improve eating habits. While this good old fashioned approach to

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Parent Tip of the Week: Back Is Best for Baby’s Safest Sleep

How do you keep your baby safe while he or she is sleeping? Here are the top 10 tips to prevent SIDS, along with why tummy time is important for your baby. ...
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Protect Your Child’s Smile

Advice for Avoiding and Treating Kid’s Mouth Injuries

Imagine coming to pick up your child from sports practice only to see them sitting on the sidelines with a towel covered

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Shake That Salt Habit: A Dietitian Explains How to ‘Right-Size’ Your Salt Intake

When it comes to heart health, it’s a good idea to set the salt shaker aside and revise your recipes. The salt we use to season our food is made

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Baby Teeth

shutterstock_158016329 (1)Many mothers do not realize that baby teeth need special care, even for infants. Studies show that dental costs for children who have their first dental visit before age one

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Clearing Up Acne Myths

Many children and teens have to cope with acne. It’s a common part of puberty.
Acne is often a subject of much discussion and has many myths. By clearing up

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Survey Shows Working Moms Fake It to Make It

The kids wake up sick but mom needs to go to work. This is the time of year that moms are faced with the dilemma of what to do when

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Immunizations

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• At one time, immunizations may have helped prevent disease.
• Today, there are far too many immunizations being given.
• Multiple immunizations are bound to disrupt a baby’s

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Kids and Play: A Pediatrician’s Advice for Parents

Toddlers love to play. It is one of the things they do best. Whether it is playing with a stuffed animal or participating in a round of peek-a-boo with a

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Keeping Kids Safe: Tips for Dealing with Food Allergies at School

Food Allergies SS-loThe beginning of the school year is stressful for most healthy children and their parents. But when a child has food allergies, anticipating the coming school year becomes more nerve-racking.

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