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One of the milestones for toddlers is toilet training. As a first-time parent, you may have questions about when to start and how to proceed. Learn more about toilet training by taking this quiz, based on information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).
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Test your knowledge of pinworms and how to prevent an occurrence. This quiz is based on information from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
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As the scientific community continues to study how babies and young children grow and develop, the issue of television watching becomes even more complex.
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Each fall you hear that the flu threatens senior citizens and folks with chronic ailments. But the rate of hospital stays is highest in another group—young children.
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Your little ones can learn a lot about safety if you take some time to teach them. Here's an ABC that you and your children can recite together.
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With childhood obesity on the rise, should parents worry about the weight of their babies?
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Scalp ringworm isn't caused by a worm. The infection is the result of a fungus, the same one that leads to athlete's foot.
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Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can be prevented through vaccination.
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OTC drugs have information on the bottle or box. Always read this information before using the medicine.
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Rotavirus is a viral infection that causes severe diarrhea in children. A vaccine is now available to help protect youngsters against this illness.
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Choking sends thousands of infants and toddlers to emergency rooms each year, and food often plays a part.
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Bacteria resistant to antibiotics are causing a growing number of infections, both in hospitals and in schools and other community settings.
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Test your knowledge of what it takes to be a healthy teen.
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Nearly 17 million Americans have acne, making it the most common skin disease in this country, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Test your knowledge of acne by taking this multiple-choice quiz.
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Many American teenagers experiment with intoxicating inhalants. These substances can be deadly, however. Find out more about inhalant abuse by taking this quiz, based on information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
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Parents need to realize the rational part of a teen's brain isn't fully developed and won't be until he or she is 25 years old or so.
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A disappointing grade can become an emotional tripwire for parent and child alike.
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The new PE focuses on total wellness and developing lifelong health habits rather than just teaching students sports.
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Although teen dating violence is worrisome, it's not inevitable. You and your teen can avoid potentially perilous situations and reduce the risk for problems.
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As difficult as it is being a teenager, being a parent of one is even harder.Adolescence is a difficult time for young people. During those years, they face physical changes; peer pressure; exposure to drugs, alcohol and sexual relationships; and increased expectations and scrutiny from parents and teachers.
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Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
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Extreme obesity plagues more than a million teens and young adults, experts estimate. What's a parent to do?
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Plastic surgery is not for every youth. For some procedures, the child must reach milestones in age, growth and physical maturity.
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The teen years often bring a sharp drop in physical activity, especially for girls.
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Teen depression is a serious illness. The benefits of getting help, including taking medications if needed, far outweigh the potential risks.
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As the parent of an adopted biracial/bicultural child, it's important o acknowledge that your child is different. The goal is to help your child feel a sense of pride about his or her culture and race so it becomes a positive part of his or her identity.
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Crooks from computer experts to purse snatchers can steal personal information and run up bills in victims' names. Clearing up the mess can be costly and stressful.
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Bacteria resistant to antibiotics are causing a growing number of infections, both in hospitals and in schools and other community settings.
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