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Wednesday, 04 December 2013 12:22
Could a Relative's House Be Dangerous this Holiday?
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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
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?
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Healthy Children
Monday, 18 November 2013 11:00
Helping Children with Cerebral Palsy
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University of Virginia Health System
Wednesday, 13 November 2013 12:22
Instilling Gratitude in Children
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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
Wednesday, 06 November 2013 12:11
Healthy School Lunches: Balancing Taste and Nutrition
Is the healthy food you put in your kid's lunchbox coming home uneaten? Learn how to pack foods they will love and not want to trade away.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 06 November 2013 12:00
Tweens & Over-the-Counter Medicine Safety
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 12:45
Returning to Learning Post-Concussion
A concussion should not only take a student athlete off the playing field – it may also require a break from the classroom.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 12:22
Encouraging Sibling Bonds: A Guide for Parents
Do your kids constantly fight with each other? Learn how you can keep the calm in your house by encouraging sibling bonds.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 12:11
Creating a Family Media Use Plan
Could your family's media use be damaging to their health? Get them back on track with a media use plan.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 12:00
Managing Your Children's Media Use
From TV to smart phones, "24/7 media exposure" dominates the lives of U.S. children and families. What can you do to change the trend?
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Healthy Children
Monday, 28 October 2013 11:00
Spotting and Treating Asthma in Children
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University of Virginia Health System
Friday, 25 October 2013 10:22
Halloween Safety: Costumes, Candy & Clutter
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Wednesday, 23 October 2013 12:33
A New Parent’s Guide to Heading Out with Baby
Ready to go out with your new baby? Learn how to ease your outing and make your baby more comfortable.
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 17 October 2013 14:11
Cooking Up a Cure for Childhood Obesity
Teaching kids how to cook and helping them develop a healthy relationship with food are real solutions to childhood obesity.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:45
Does Your Child Hate School?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:33
Halloween Safety Tips from the AAP
Halloween is a festive time of year, for kids and adults alike. But it is also a time when more kids end up in the emergency room. How can you keep your child safe?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:22
Government Shutdown: How Will It Affect Your Kids?
The government shutdown is a very scary thing for families that rely on government services and programs.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:11
Are Pro Athletes Influencing Your Child's Health?
Many brand endorsements by athletes are for sports beverages, soft drinks and fast food. What message does this send?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 October 2013 12:00
Is Your Teen Abusing Cough Medicine?
Your teen might be looking for ways to get high you hadn't even thought of... and one might just be in your medicine cabinet.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 12:11
Top 5 Tips for Parents of Special Needs Children
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 12:00
Your Child's Medical Home: What You Need to Know
Are you part of a medical home? It can be the best health care you and your family have ever received.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:45
Body Image Survival Tips for You & Your Kids
In a day when young kids think they're "fat," you know there is a problem at hand. What can you do to change the pattern?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 02 October 2013 11:22
Raising Healthy Eaters
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 12:22
Are Your Kids Over-Scheduled?
Do you feel like you're always running from ballet lessons, to violin lessons, to soccer practice? Maybe your kids are over-scheduled.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 12:11
Should You Feed Your Children Organic Food?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 12:00
Worried about Arsenic in Your Food? The AAP Weighs In
Recent headlines have pointed to the existence of arsenic and other dangerous chemicals in certain foods. Should you be worried?
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Healthy Children
Monday, 23 September 2013 12:45
Why Women Are Freezing their Eggs
With fewer women having children in their 20s, there's a growing trend for women of all ages to freeze their eggs. Should you?
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Staying Well
Monday, 23 September 2013 12:33
How Your Parents Affect Your Relationships
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Staying Well
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 14:45
Better Health for Your Children Includes Fat in their Diet
Do you want your child to have more advanced reading skills, better memory, higher test scores and good behavior? DHA may be the answer.
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Mindful Medicine
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:45
Sneezing & Wheezing? Could Be Fall Allergies
Every fall, many children develop a runny nose, itchy, puffy eyes, and attacks of sneezing. Could they be suffering from fall allergies?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:33
How Can You Tell If Your Child is Being Bullied
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:22
Reading to Your Kids: One of Life's Greatest Pleasures
Do you spend enough time reading with your kids? It could be the most productive time you spend together.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:11
Raising Twins: Keeping to the Schedule
How do you keep twins on a schedule? Dr. Shelly Flais has important information that only a pediatrician with twins herself can offer.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 September 2013 12:00
Pediatrician’s Top Tips for Raising Twins
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Healthy Children
Friday, 13 September 2013 10:22
Fighting the Childohood Obesity Epidemic
The CDC estimates more than one-third of children and adolescents are considered overweight or obese. Is your child one of them?
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Friday, 13 September 2013 10:11
Common Sports Injuries in Young Athletes
ER doctors treat over one million sports injuries a year in young athletes. Learn how to best protect your child.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Friday, 13 September 2013 10:00
Your Child Athlete & Concussions: What You Need to Know
Concussions are an issue in sports... not only for the NFL and other professional teams, but also for your young athlete.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Thursday, 12 September 2013 14:22
James Worthy’s Head Start Programs
The James Worthy Head Start program addresses the nutritional needs of children living below the poverty line.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 11 September 2013 12:22
BMI Tracking: Fat Letters Sent Home from School?
You may have gotten letters from your child's school regarding grades or activities. But what if you got a letter saying your child was fat?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 September 2013 11:00
Chemicals in Food Can Affect Your Child's Hormones
Learn how to limit your family's exposure to additives and chemicals that could be affecting your child's hormone levels.
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Naturally Savvy