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Wednesday, 12 March 2014 12:45
Are You Teaching Your Kids Bad Phone Habits?
Are you using your smartphone around your children? Could your behavior with your device have a negative effect on them?
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Healthy Children
Monday, 10 March 2014 12:00
Considering Adoption? What You Need to Know
Adoption can be an expensive and a prolonged process. Learn how to be fully prepared for the road ahead.
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 26 February 2014 11:33
Chewing Gum Linked to Health Concerns
Before you blow that next bubble, you might want to take a second to learn the many hazards of chewing gum.
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 19 February 2014 12:11
Gun Safety: Keeping Children Safe
A gun in the home is 43 times more likely to be used to kill a friend or family member than a burglar or other criminal.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 19 February 2014 12:00
Choosing Your Child's Summer Camp
It's difficult to think about your kids' summer camp choices in the midst of all this cold. But being proactive can give them the best experience possible.
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 13 February 2014 13:00
Should You Separate or Get a Divorce?
Have you exhausted all efforts in your marriage and feel like it may be nearing the end?
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HER
Wednesday, 12 February 2014 12:45
Valentine’s Tips for Parents: Ways to Show Love to Your Child
Do you know how to express love to your children? It can make them more confident and loving adults.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 February 2014 12:33
How to Find a Great Babysitter
How do you find a good babysitter? Or, does your teen want to start babysitting?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 February 2014 12:11
Plan Ahead: Weather-Related Emergencies
Have you ever been stranded in your car for hours during the cold weather or a storm? What if your children were in the car? Would you be ready?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 February 2014 11:11
Top 3 Breastfeeding Challenges & Solutions
"Breast is Best," but it's not always easy. World renowned breastfeeding expert, Sara Chana Silverstein, offers solutions to common breastfeeding challenges.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 06 February 2014 13:45
Suicide Warning Signs that Are Easy to Miss
Suicide is a public health issue that touches the lives of millions of our fellow humans. But you can play a key role in preventing it in your own community.
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HER
Thursday, 06 February 2014 13:33
Surgeon General's Report on Smoking: How to Stop the Next Generation
The epidemic of cigarette smoking has caused an enormous public health catastrophe in the U.S.
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HER
Wednesday, 29 January 2014 12:33
Nightmares and Night Terrors: Is Your Child Affected?
Do your children have nightmares or night terrors? What is the best way to calm them and ease their fears?
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 23 January 2014 13:22
Help! Your Kid Looks at Porn: What's a Parent to Do?
Pornography is all over the internet and easily attainable by minors, which raises the inevitable question: What should parents do about it?
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HER
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 12:33
Is Your Family Prepared for a Fire?
Home fires are not uncommon and can spread shockingly quickly. By planning safety drills, you can potentially save your loved ones' lives.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 12:22
Good Touch/Bad Touch: How to Talk to Your Kids
Millions of children are victims of sexual abuse. Having the good touch/bad touch talk can ensure your child's sexual safety.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 12:11
Medications for Depression in Teens
Is your child on prescription drugs for depression? Are you aware of all the potential benefits and/or side effects?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 12:00
Teens and Smoking: Is Hookah Safer than Cigarettes?
Has your teen tried smoking from a hookah pipe? It's often thought to be less dangerous than cigarettes, but that may be a myth.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 22 January 2014 11:22
Are Your Cereals GMO Verified?
Popular cereals have recently become GMO free and GMO verified. Are the foods you eat non-GMO?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 15 January 2014 12:00
Winter Safety Tips for Your Little Snowman
Whether your winter temps are mild or bitterly cold, the AAP has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 December 2013 12:45
Time to Give Up the Binkie or the Blankie?
Is it time to get rid of the binkie or the blankie? For some children, this can be very a scary prospect.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 December 2013 12:33
New Year’s Resolutions for Kids
You make New Years resolutions, but do your children? Learn how you can help them make healthy, smart and attainable goals for the new year.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 December 2013 12:11
RSV Concerns: More than Just a Cold
RSV symptoms often mimic a common cold, but the complications can be much, much worse.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 December 2013 12:00
When Your Child Is In the Hospital
Having a child in the hospital can be the single most difficult thing for any parent. How you handle it, though, may really help your child's recovery.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:45
Bestselling Author Sandra Boynton: Making Reading Fun!
Bestselling, award winning author, Sandra Boynton, shares how to give your children a love of reading that will last a lifetime.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:22
Growing Pains: The Unexplained Phenomenon
Growing pains are normal for kids and teens. But is there a time when you should become concerned?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:11
Coughs & Colds: When To Keep Kids Home
Knowing when to keep your child home from school is one of the hardest things for parents to decide... for many reasons.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 December 2013 12:00
Are Risky Behaviors in Movies Influencing Your Kids?
Are your kids subject to violent behaviors because of what they saw in a movie? The threat might be greater than you think.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 10 December 2013 12:45
Preventable Injuries & the Parent Pledge
The responsibility of encouraging and implementing a healthier pathway to athletic success falls on the shoulders of all stakeholders in youth sports – especially PARENTS.
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Train Your Body
Friday, 06 December 2013 10:11
Does Your Teen Know Molly aka MDMA?
Molly or MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is a very dangerous drug that your teen may be more familiar with than you know.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Friday, 06 December 2013 10:00
Drug & Alcohol Use by Teens on the Rise?
Is your teen using drugs or trying your prescription medications? One study shows they just might be.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Thursday, 05 December 2013 13:22
Stop! Don't Shop without these 6 Holiday Gift Ideas
Want to stand out this year? Get a sneak peek at these ideas that will help you think outside the gift box.
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HER
Thursday, 05 December 2013 13:11
8 Rules: How to Not Be the Wicked Step-Parent
Eight rules to help you navigate through the role of a step-parent.
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HER
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 12:33
Is Your Child Struggling in School? When Do You Get Involved?
If your kid is complaining about school, should you get involved? Or just "wait and watch"?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 12:22
Could a Relative's House Be Dangerous this Holiday?
The holidays can be joyful and fun, but they can also be a time of danger for kids.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 12:11
Are Gifts More Important than the Holiday?
Does your child look forward to the gifts they will receive for the holidays all year long? Might this be an indication of a growing problem?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 December 2013 12:00
Winter Cold Woes: Raw Noses, Chapped Lips & More
Bloody noses, chapped lips and dry skin are just some of the undesirable side effects that come with winter colds.
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 28 November 2013 13:45
Overweight Kids: Are Corporations to Blame?
Childhood obesity and resulting health conditions are rampant. Why aren't corporations held accountable for contributing to the widespread epidemic?
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HER
Thursday, 28 November 2013 13:33
Diabesity: How to Stop the Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic
Excess weight destroys your body’s ability to process sugar properly... with life-threatening consequences.
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HER
Thursday, 21 November 2013 13:00
Survive Step-Family Challenges During the Holidays
Holidays are supposed to be a joyous occasion when families come together... right?
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HER
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 12:45
Disordered Eating in Children & Teens
The drive to be thin can start very young. Don't let your child become a disordered eating statistic.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 12:33
Kids Suffer Too: Anxiety, Depression & Suicide Prevention
Depression, anxiety and even suicide are dangers that can threaten children and teens. Might your child be at risk?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 12:22
American Academy of Pediatrics Advises Cautious Use of Antibiotics
As many as 10 million antibiotic prescriptions are written each year for infections they are unlikely to help.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 12:11
Identifying the Signs of Autism Earlier
The AAP recommends screening children for autism at 18 months, but research suggests subtle warning signs may be apparent even earlier.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 12:00
Do You Have a Shy Child?
Although childhood shyness is commonplace, it concerns many parents. Should you be worried?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 12:22
Instilling Gratitude in Children
How do you teach your children to be grateful for the things they have?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 12:11
Traveling with Kids: Will You All Survive?
Travel with children in tow may sound like torture; but it doesn't have to be as challenging as you think.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 12:00
Breast Milk from the Internet? It Might Be Unsafe
Websites selling human milk for infant consumption are gaining in popularity. Is it 100% safe? A recent study says far from it.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 06 November 2013 12:33
Teenagers and Discipline: Stepping Up to the Challenge
Disciplining a teenager can be infuriating at times. However, you and your teen can both benefit from fair, consistent boundaries.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 06 November 2013 12:22
Naughty vs. Nice: Teaching Your Toddler to Behave
Disciplining a toddler can be challenging. It can also be rewarding for all involved if you get the strategies down.
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Healthy Children
