Wednesday, 20 August 2014 12:22
Back-to-School Sleep Transitions for Grade School
Getting your children to adjust to a school sleep schedule can be a challenge.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 August 2014 12:11
Oral Health: 5 Ways to Avoid Cavities
Healthy teeth are an important part of a child’s wellness.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 August 2014 12:00
Ebola Virus: What You Need to Know
The risk of an Ebola outbreak to people in the U.S. or other areas of the world outside West Africa is extremely low.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 20 August 2014 11:45
Monsanto After Mom Bloggers PLUS: Water Scares Across the Nation
Monsanto's latest unscrupulous tactics, a water scare in Toledo, and the dangers of lanolin.
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 20 August 2014 11:11
100 Days of Real Food
"Eat your veggies" doesn't really mean anything if you don't know the WHY behind it.
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 20 August 2014 11:00
Using Your Talents to Make the World a Better Place
With all the negativity and angst in the world today, it can hard for kids to just be kids.
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Naturally Savvy
Tuesday, 19 August 2014 12:00
High School Sports: Are Your Kids Ready to Play?
Preseason football, soccer, and other fall sports have already started. Are your children ready?
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Train Your Body
Wednesday, 13 August 2014 12:45
School Starts Soon: Are Your Children Vaccinated?
Vaccinations are one of the most important things you can do as a parent to ensure your child's long-term health.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 August 2014 12:33
Fever, Vomiting, Stomach Aches: When Is This an Emergency?
When your child is sick, how do you know when it's truly an emergency?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 August 2014 12:22
What to Expect When You Call 911
If you're experiencing any sort of emergency, what can you expect when you call 911 for help?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 August 2014 12:11
Bounce Houses: All Fun or Big Injury Risk?
Bounce houses can be a blast; but they can also pose a real danger.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 August 2014 12:00
Reading Aloud to Infants Daily Matters
According to the AAP, there are very real benefits to reading to your baby... even as early as infancy.
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Healthy Children
Monday, 11 August 2014 12:11
Raising Healthy Eaters
Food, nutrition and eating skills are among the most important things you can share with your children.
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Eat Right Radio
Thursday, 07 August 2014 14:22
Kids & IBS: The Gut Solution
Help your child cope with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) through stress management, education, exercise, diet and sleep.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 07 August 2014 13:22
Can Dieting at a Young Age Affect Future Health?
The earlier in life a woman starts dieting, the more long-term consequence it can have for her health, a study suggests.
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HER
Wednesday, 30 July 2014 12:22
Healthy Food Choices During the School Year
Starting your child's day with a healthy breakfast and packing a healthy lunch (that your child will actually eat) can be tricky.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 July 2014 12:11
Injury Prevention: Getting Ready for Fall Sports
Parents play a vital role in preparing their children to train and condition properly.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 July 2014 12:00
Kids & Tech: Time to Get Their Own Device?
When is the right time to introduce your kids to all the devices that can help (or hinder) their schooling and growth?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 23 July 2014 12:11
Choosing the Right Babysitter for Your Child
What qualities should you be looking for in a babysitter?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 23 July 2014 11:11
The Dangers of BPA
If you've purchased a plastic water bottle lately, you may have noticed it is labeled "BPA-Free." What exactly is BPA, and why would you want to be free of it?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:45
Keep Up Reading & Math Skills Over Summer Break
With your help, your child won't start the next school year needing a complete refresher.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:33
Eye Health: Your Child's Eyes Need Your Attention
Childhood is a common time for recognizing vision problems.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:22
How Important Is It to Make Your Children Do Chores?
By age 12, there are few household tasks a teenager should be expected to master.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:11
Yelling at Your Child Does More Harm than Good
Yelling, like spanking, is a short-term solution that ultimately causes more harm than good.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 July 2014 12:00
Kids in Hot Cars: The Dangers Are Very Real
In the last two months, five American children died of hyperthermia in hot cars.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 15 July 2014 12:00
The Amazing Health Benefits of Soccer
With the popularity soccer is getting all over the world, the health benefits are becoming clear.
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Train Your Body
Monday, 14 July 2014 12:00
Could those Twitches Mean Tourette’s for Your Child?
Tourette Syndrome is typically noticed in the early stages of childhood and has an average onset between ages three and nine.
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Staying Well
Tuesday, 08 July 2014 12:00
Eating Right on a Road Trip
Hitting the road for a family trip? You wouldn’t begin the trip with an empty tank of gas, nor should you leave without a few healthy eating tips.
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Eat Right Radio
Wednesday, 02 July 2014 11:45
Healthy Eating & Your Kids: Stay Positive
Kids don't always make the best choices when it comes to food. So, how can you help your kids eat healthier without setting unrealistic expectations?
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Naturally Savvy
Wednesday, 25 June 2014 12:33
Down Syndrome: What New Parents Need to Know
If you've just learned your child will be born with down syndrome, there is info available to help you get prepared.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 June 2014 12:22
Car Seats: How to Keep Your Child Safe
Motor vehicle accidents are the #1 killer of children in the United States.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 June 2014 12:11
Environmental Changes: Will Our Kids Suffer Most?
Children suffer a much greater burden of climate-related disease than adults.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 25 June 2014 12:00
Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Iodine Deficiency Could Affect Your Child
Many pregnant and breastfeeding women may be deficient in iodine, which is essential for their babies’ development.
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Healthy Children
Friday, 20 June 2014 10:22
Don't Let Water Activities Lead to Tragedy this Summer
According to the CDC, approximately 10 people die from unintentional drowning every day.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 12:33
Celebrating a Safe 4th of July
If you're celebrating the 4th of July with a bang, remember that fireworks can result in severe burns, scars and disfigurement that can last a lifetime.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 12:22
Swimmers Ear: Can You Prevent It?
Do your kids get swimmer's ear every year? Is there anything you can do to prevent it?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 12:11
Summer Safety Tips from the AAP
Enjoy summer fun and make memories that will last a lifetime without injuries that can ruin the season.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 12:00
Are There Unlocked Guns Where Your Kids Play?
In America, one out of three homes with children has a gun.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 18 June 2014 11:33
Misadventures of a Parenting Yogi
Parenting is definitely not an exact science. However, one dad seems to have a good handle on raising a good, well-adjusted kid.
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Naturally Savvy
Thursday, 12 June 2014 14:33
Acetaminophen During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD
If you’re pregnant, think twice before taking acetaminophen as it could increase the risk of ADHD.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 12 June 2014 14:00
Can Marijuana Prevent Seizures?
Recent research confirms that compounds found in marijuana calm excited brain cells, preventing seizures.
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Healthy Talk w/ Dr. Michael Smith
Thursday, 12 June 2014 11:11
How to Prevent the Spread of Lyme Disease
Andrea Caesar offers specific and unique advice on Lyme disease as someone who has lived with it for majority of her life.
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HER
Wednesday, 11 June 2014 12:45
Keeping In Touch with Your Child When You’re Not Home
Skype? FaceTime? Find a Phone? How much contact with your child when they're not at home is too much?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 June 2014 12:33
Playing in the Sun Safely without Ruining the Fun
Warm, sunny days are wonderful. But what feels good can also harm you and your littlest family members.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 June 2014 12:22
A Vacation Checklist for Parents
It's summer again and vacation time is here. Are you ready for any unexpected things that might come up?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 June 2014 12:11
Teens & Drunk Driving: Are Your Streets Safe?
Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and young adults. You can play an important role in keeping your teens alive.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 11 June 2014 12:00
Infant & Child CPR: What to Do in an Emergency
Although children under age four are most at risk for choking on food and small objects, youngsters in their middle years can choke too.
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Healthy Children
Monday, 09 June 2014 12:22
Video Game Study Gives Major Insights on Autism
Could a new study on autism using video games change the way the disorder is treated?
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Staying Well
Friday, 06 June 2014 10:45
Medical News of the Week: Why Are Measles Making a Comeback in the U.S.?
The CDC says that they are seeing the highest number of measles cases in the US since 2000.
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The Dr. Leigh Vinocur Show
Wednesday, 04 June 2014 12:33
Disordered Eating: Think Your Children Are Immune?
Concerns about being overweight begin as early as preschool, and the drive for thinness intensifies with age.
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Healthy Children
