Wednesday, 13 February 2013 12:22
Is Your Child Safe Walking To School?
Do you get nervous every time your child leaves the house to walk to school? Do you feel secure with the safety of your crosswalks?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 12:11
Taking Your Child To The ER? What to Know Before You Go
If you had to bring your child to the ER, would you know what to bring with you?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 12:00
Planning for Summer Camp Already? You Bet!
Is your little camper really ready for the sleep away experience? And how can you help them prepare to be away from you for the first time?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 06 February 2013 12:33
Thinking of Going Organic?
Should you spend the extra money on organic foods? It's not always worth the extra cost.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 06 February 2013 12:22
Organic Food For Children: Worth The Cost?
You know it's important for kids to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. But will spending extra money on organic foods bring a significant benefit?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 06 February 2013 12:00
Vaccines and Your Kids: Should You Be Worried?
The information available to parents can be overwhelming. Clearing up the confusion over vaccines, and the immunization schedule, can help ease your concerns.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:33
Bouncy Houses: Kids Love Em, But Are They Safe?
Does your child love those bounce houses often seen at parties and fairs? Unfortunately, they are more dangerous than you might think.
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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, 30 January 2013 12:11
AAP Recommends Reducing Exposure To Pesticides
Parents need to be extra vigilant about keeping your kids safe from dangerous pesticides.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 30 January 2013 12:00
Pesticide Exposure & Your Child
Important information regarding marketing, labeling, and use of pesticides, so you can help minimize your child’s exposure.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 12:33
Gun Safety & Your Children: Keep Them Safe
Are you uncomfortable asking if there are guns at your child's friends house? You shouldn't be.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 12:22
Preventing Gun Injuries in Children
Should you choose to have guns in your home, firearm-related injuries and deaths can be prevented with some proper safety guidelines.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 12:11
Underage Drinking: How To Control This Out of Control Behavior
Do you know who your kids hang out with? It could keep your children from underage drinking.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 23 January 2013 12:00
Marijuana & Your Kids: Will They Try it?
Have you talked to your children about Marijuana? Whether in the context of your truthful past use or as part of a medical marijuana debate?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:45
Is It a Cold or Allergies?
Is it a cold or allergies? Knowing the difference can mean much less suffering for your child.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:33
You Can Do It! Single Parenting Can Be Rewarding
Although single parenthood may be a dramatic change from the life you once had or imagined, it can be a workable, rewarding family situation.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:22
New Year's Resolutions for Kids of All Ages!
Can you help your children keep their New Year's resolutions: to be more active, healthier, more organized and better behaved? We're sure of it!
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:11
Children, Adolescents, and Advertising
The ads aimed at your kids, online and everywhere else, can be pervasive and obnoxious. Can this impact your child in negative ways?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 16 January 2013 12:00
Is Your Child Affected By Media Violence?
Does violence on TV and in movies affect your child in negative ways? Does it make them behave more aggressively? Our experts say yes.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 January 2013 12:33
Lice Are Back! Keep Your Child Free of the Little Buggers
Head lice are often a fact of life for school?aged children. While inconvenient, and somewhat disgusting, head lice cause no medical harm.
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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, 09 January 2013 12:11
Childhood Depression: What Parents Can Do To Help
Sometimes sadness turns into despair for children, and persists for weeks and even months.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 09 January 2013 12:00
Recognizing Signs Of Childhood & Teen Depression
What to do about childhood depression, and how to recognize the signs of intense sadness in children.
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Healthy Children
Tuesday, 08 January 2013 12:45
Picking The Best Sport For Kids with ADD
It's not always easy for ADD/ADHD children to get involved in sports. But getting children involved and engaged safely in sports is vital for a lifetime of healthy activity.
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Train Your Body
Tuesday, 08 January 2013 12:11
Keeping Kids Active When it's Cold Outside
While participation in physical activity declines dramatically in the winter months, we share some great ways to keep the whole family active.
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Train Your Body
Thursday, 03 January 2013 12:33
Bring Laughter & Joy to Your Child's Bedtime Routine
Great tips for happy nights with your children that will bring happy mornings, using the power of imagination and laughter.
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To Your Good Health Radio
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 12:33
Satisfy Your Child’s Cravings with Healthier Snacks
Can you get your kids to enjoy healthier snacks? Yes, you can.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 12:22
Grandparent Caregivers Safe To Watch Your Kids?
The number of grandparent caregivers continues to grow. Are the grandparents that care for your children aware of all the new safety guidelines?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 12:11
Helping Parents & Children Cope in Aftermath of School Shootings
Listen as our expert helps you to provide basic information to help your children understand the tragedy in Connecticut, without providing unnecessary details.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 12:00
Bipolar Disorder in Teens
Bipolar disorder is associated with manic behaviors as well as severe depression, psychosis, impairment in social functioning, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 12:45
Hypothermia, Sledding Safety & Frostbite Prevention
We discuss hypothermia, sledding safety, frostbite prevention, and other tips on enjoying winter activities safely with your children.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 12:33
Holiday Health Hazards
The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday season, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 12:22
Holiday Stress & Your Child
We know that the holidays can be stressful for adults, however, they can also be a significant source of stress for children.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 12:11
Teenagers & Sleep: How Much Is Enough?
Should you be concerned about the amount of sleep your teenager gets every night? Or even during the day?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 12 December 2012 12:00
AAP Recommends Emergency Contraception Be Available to Teens
We discuss the new policy regarding emergency contraception and how you can protect your teen from getting pregnant.
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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
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 12:22
A Dangerous Flu Season for Children
Do your children need a flu vaccine? This year, maybe more than ever...
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 12:11
Eye Trauma In Teenage Sports on the Rise
Every year, some 33,000 young athletes injure their eyes participating in sports.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 05 December 2012 12:00
ATV Use by Children Could Seriously Injure Your Child
Accidents involving all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) have caused a sharp increase in childhood injuries.
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Healthy Children
Saturday, 01 December 2012 16:00
The Power of a Mother & Daughter's Love
How the power of love can overcome the greatest fears.
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YOU The Owners Manual Podcast
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 12:45
How To Stimulate Your Baby's Brain Development
Can you do anything to help stimulate your baby's brain development? Do baby videos help? Can talking to your infant help them to learn faster?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 12:33
Getting Your Baby to Sleep
What's the best way to get your child to go to sleep? Are you going to sleep train your baby? Is it ok to let them cry it out?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 12:22
The Scoop on Poop: Your Guide to Your Newborn's Habits
Is it supposed to be green? Is that what diaper rash looks like? We give you the scoop on your newborn's poop and pee.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 12:11
How to Choose Your Baby's First Foods
Rice, oatmeal, or barley? What infant cereal or other food will be on the menu for your baby’s first solid meal? And have you set a date?
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 28 November 2012 12:00
Infant Nutrition: Your Questions on Breast Feeding & Formula
You’ve probably heard it before: “Breast is best.” But is it really? We share the best information on feeding your newborn.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:45
Your Child's Diet: A Cause and a Cure of ADHD?
We discuss the many diet theories surrounding ADHD including Megavitamin Therapy, Feingold Diet, Elimination Diets and more.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:33
Helping Your Child Understand Their ADHD Medication Therapy
Helping your child with good information about ADHD and its treatment at every stage, can be one of the best ways to have your child help in the management of their condition.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:22
The Often Devastating Effects Of ADHD
Does your child have behavior problems that are so frequent and severe that they interfere with their ability to live normal lives? It might be ADHD.
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Healthy Children
Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:11
Do You Smoke In The Car With Your Children Present?
Now, more than ever, it is important to adopt a strict smoke-free home and car policy to help reduce tobacco smoke exposure for children.
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Healthy Children
