Wednesday, 25 March 2015 12:33
Meningitis & HPV: When to Get Your Child Vaccinated
With prompt diagnosis and treatment, seven out of 10 children who get bacterial meningitis recover without any complications.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 March 2015 12:22
Media Literacy: Do Your Children Understand What They're Reading?
Living in a media-driven world, is your child prepared to understand all of the information available?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 March 2015 12:11
A Trip to the Park: Is the Playground Equipment Safe?
After a long winter, do you know if the playground equipment at your kid's park is safe?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 March 2015 12:00
Dating Violence: Recognition & Prevention
Your child is starting to have romantic feelings. As a parent, you have to keep your child safe while they explore the dating world.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:11
Child Passenger Safety: Are You Using Safety Seats Correctly?
Learn some simple precautions to keep your child safe while driving.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 March 2015 12:00
National Poison Prevention Week
Children act fast; so do poisons. Is your home poison proof?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 March 2015 11:45
First Bites: Healthy Foods for Your Baby & Toddler
Doctors and nutritionists understand how essential healthy eating habits are from the very start of a baby's life.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 05 March 2015 10:22
Adventure Playgrounds: Connecting Kids to Nature & Creative Play
Why is the adventure playground movement taking off so strongly in the U.S.?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 05 March 2015 10:11
Risky Play for Children: Why Climbing Trees is Essential for Development
What are schools and communities doing to bring healthy play to children?
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Wednesday, 04 March 2015 12:45
Exergaming: Does It Really Count as Exercise?
Exergames, games that make the user get up and move, are hardly a new phenomenon.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 March 2015 12:33
Buying Second-Hand for Your Child? Make Sure It's Safe
Do you go to garage sales? What items are OK for you to buy for your kids? Are there some things you just shouldn't get second hand?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 March 2015 12:22
Sweetened Beverages & Added Sugars: Are Schools Supplying Junk Foods?
Schools offer healthy choices for your children, but are your kids choosing the salty and sugary foods they offer instead?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 March 2015 12:11
Oral Immunotherapy: Someday Your Child's Allergy Could Be Gone
It may offer real hope to parents of children with allergies to wheat, peanuts, eggs, milk, or shellfish.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 March 2015 12:00
Peanut Allergies: A New Study
A large, national study of food allergies in the U.S. found that more children have allergies, including severe allergies, than previously thought.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 03 March 2015 11:11
Exposing Kids to Peanuts Early May Prevent an Allergy Later
The common wisdom surrounding peanut allergies in children may have been wrong.
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Sharecare Radio
Wednesday, 25 February 2015 12:33
Differences Are All Around: Is Your Child Tolerant of Others?
Whether it's a child's nationality or a handicap, is your child tolerant of others' differences?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 February 2015 12:22
When to Keep a Sick Child Home from School
If your child wakes up feeling unwell, you’ll need to decide if they should stay home from school.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 February 2015 12:11
What Can You Do When Your Baby Won't Stop Crying?
Crying serves several useful purposes for your baby. But, sometimes the crying won't stop. It's unnerving at the very least, so what's a parent to do?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 February 2015 12:00
Is Your Child Ready for the Potty?
Using the toilet is one of the first and most significant skills your kids must learn. But, do can you teach them, or are they simply not ready until a certain age?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 February 2015 12:22
Teens & Sleep Deprivation: Is Your Kid Getting Enough Rest?
Sleep is vital to your well-being; as important as the air you breathe, the water you drink and the food you eat.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 February 2015 12:11
What You Need to Know About E-Cigarettes & Vaping
One electronic cigarette can have as much nicotine as a whole pack of cigarettes.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 February 2015 12:00
Immunization Information for Kids Heading to College
It’s important to have a checklist for your college freshman’s health and safety needs.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 February 2015 12:22
National Children’s Dental Health Month
Oral health is an integral part of the overall health of children.? Each child has different skills and needs that can guide parents in helping him or her brush.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 February 2015 12:11
Home Safety for Children: Ensuring a Danger-Free Home Environment
Safeguards against commonplace household dangers will protect not only your small child, but your entire family.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 February 2015 12:00
Marijuana Legalization: Talking About Pot with Your Kids
In an updated policy statement and technical report, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) reaffirms its opposition to legalizing marijuana, citing the potential harms to children and adolescents.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 February 2015 12:22
Truth About Soda & Your Child's Health
More and more studies show that too much soda is bad for children.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 February 2015 12:11
Measles: Who Should Be Worried & Why
Should you be concerned even IF your child is vaccinated?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 04 February 2015 12:00
Baby Food: Is it Loaded with Sodium & Sugar?
Do your kiddos eat commercially prepared foods? They may be loaded with sugar and sodium.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 12:11
It's Flu Season: Are Your Children Vaccinated?
Flu vaccinations not only protect your child, but also help to protect the whole neighborhood.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 12:00
Measles Outbreak: How Can You Protect Your Children?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 12:22
Pizza: Good, Bad or Just Right for Your Child?
Most kids love pizza, but should it be part of their diet?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 12:00
Red, Blotchy & Itchy: Does Your Child Have Eczema?
Red, swollen and itchy skin... your child may have eczema.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 January 2015 12:45
Your Child is Vomiting & Has Diarrhea: Yuck
Vomiting and diarrhea can make your child dehydrated. To prevent further illness, re-hydration is essential.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 January 2015 12:33
Fire Safety & Your Kids During Cold Months
Fireplaces and space heaters help warm you during the cold winter months, but might they be endangering your children?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 January 2015 12:00
Pooping Problems: Is Your Child Troubled with Constipation?
Is your child constipated? It can be uncomfortable and make your child feel unwell.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 January 2015 11:11
The 52 New Foods Challenge
If you struggle getting your family to eat healthy, balanced meals, the 52 New Foods Challenge might be your answer.
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 17 December 2014 12:22
Best Ways to Travel with Your Kids
Traveling with your children can seem scary. But it can be so rewarding with just a few basic ground rules.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 17 December 2014 12:11
Winter Sports for Your Child
Whether sloshing in the snow or snowboarding, your kids' safety should come first during the cold winter months.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 17 December 2014 12:00
Age-Appropriate Electronic Gifts for Your Child
Electronic devices are everywhere, but which ones are right for your child?
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 16 December 2014 12:45
Liquid Nicotine & Children: A Deadly Combination
Colorful bottles and sweet flavors make the packaging of liquid nicotine refills very attractive to your child.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 16 December 2014 12:33
New Year's Resolutions for Kids
Making New Year's resolutions for you and your child is more than just promising to "do better."
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 12:45
Keeping Your Infant Safe During Sleep Time
SIDS is the leading cause of death for infants between one and 12 months of age.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 12:33
Teaching Children About Volunteering & Community Service
You and your children can help so many people by volunteering during the holiday season.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 12:22
Braces? Expanders? Keeping Your Teen's Teeth Healthy
Oral health is still very important while wearing braces or an expander.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 12:11
School-Age Dental Concerns: Fluoride Treatments & More
Fluoride can strengthen tooth enamel and help prevent tooth decay.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 12:00
Teething and Early Oral Health for Babies & Toddlers
Healthy teeth are an important part of your child's overall health.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 19 November 2014 12:00
Are Colleges Prepared for Kids with Health Issues?
Twenty percent of kids attending college have a chronic condition, yet relatively few universities have the resources to support these students.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 19 November 2014 11:22
4 Reasons to Choose Discipline Over Punishment
Being a parent can be tough. From tantrums that come out of nowhere to naughty behaviors, how can you balance discipline with punishment?
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Naturally Savvy
Saturday, 15 November 2014 16:25
Fun with Food: Your Guide to Mealtime Ease
One of the best ways to get kids to do something that's good for them is to turn it into a game.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Thursday, 13 November 2014 14:22
Your Child’s Health: 3 Nutritional Changes to Make Right Now
Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents in the past 30 years.
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HER
