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
Is your pre-teen starting to want to control his or her own medications?
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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
Keep your kids safe this Halloween with important (even life-saving) tips and tricks.
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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?
Does your child hate school? What can you do to turn that attitude around?
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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
Do you have a child with special health care needs? Are you getting the best care you can?
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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
How can you raise a healthy eater? Could it all start in the womb?
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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?
Do you absolutely have to feed your family organic foods? Is the expense even worth it?
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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
Observing how your parents interact could lead to an understanding of your own 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
Bullying Happens. Is your child being bullied? Or are they the bully?
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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
You just found out you're having twins! What do you do now?
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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
Wednesday, 31 July 2013 12:11
Healthy Kid-Approved Snacks
Learn some of the healthiest options when it comes to feeding your kids snacks.
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Healthy Children
Thursday, 30 May 2013 14:33
Helping Children Cope with Cancer
Gabe’s Chemo Duck Program™ is a unique educational program that supports kids and families living with cancer.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 12:00
Talking to Your Child About Disasters
When news stories are full of terrible disasters, do you know just how much to let your children watch? How can you help them understand?
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Healthy Children
Friday, 12 April 2013 10:22
Prevent the Neglect & Abuse of Children
Why would anyone deliberately hurt an innocent child? The emotionally charged topic of child abuse is discussed.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Wednesday, 10 April 2013 12:00
Your Kids' Appetite: Are Their Plates Too Big?
Bigger plates = more food? Smaller dishware is one of the answers to childhood obesity.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 12:11
Crying Baby? Don't Lose Control, There is Help
Have you ever felt as if you might lose control when caring for your baby? We all have. Take a deep breath and count to ten. There is help.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 12:00
Abusive Head Trauma: Shaken Baby Syndrome
Shaken baby syndrome can cause injuries and even death from abusive head trauma. There are triggers that can signal frustration that can lead to this type of abuse.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 12 March 2013 12:45
Healthy Youth for a Healthy Future
The children of our nation are facing a crisis. U.S. NAVY Doctor, Humanitarian, & Triathlete, Dr. Andy Baldwin, MD wants to help get our children up and moving for a healthier future.
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Train Your Body
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 12:33
Turning Family Time Into Active Time
For a lot of families, Sunday afternoons are a time to be together at the movies or the mall. As enjoyable as those outings may be, start thinking about spending some of that family time doing physical activities.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 February 2013 12:22
What is 5-2-1-0? Every Day Health for your Family!
Do you know what 5-2-1-0 means for your family? Well it may just be the answer to terrific health for the whole family.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:22
Is Your Local Playground Safe Enough For Children?
By taking action in your community, you can help to create a playground that is safe for all to use.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 January 2013 12:22
Recess a Necessary Break From the Demands of School
Eliminating recess can negatively affect academic achievement. Growing evidence links recess to improved physical health, social skills and cognitive development.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 12:45
Childhood Obesity: Common Misconceptions
Learn the important healthy steps parents can take if their child is overweight or obese. We give you the tools you need to take control of your family's health.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 12:33
Is Your Child Overweight? There is Help
The AAP's Institute for Healthy Childhood Weight translates emerging science into practical tools to help you, help your child.
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Healthy Children
