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What Parents CAN DO to Help With Childhood Obesity
A new study by my colleagues at Kaiser Permanente in southern California found that compared to youths in the medium range of average weight, youths at the high end of av
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Tips for Sending a Child with Food Allergies to Camp
Mention summer camp and kids get excited about activities, art, s’mores and friends. But for parents of kids with food allergies, the prospect of sending a child to day
3 Nutrition Hacks to Keep Your Kids Calm and Relaxed
We are what we eat. But did you know that what we consume can also either trigger or ease anxiety? With so many stressors that our children face on a daily basis – from
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Little Lies That Can Ruin Your Heart Health
Is it so bad to have a second piece of cake or to skip a week of exercising when you feel overwhelmed by work, kids, life? The experts say no, as long as you don’t conv
Set the Stage for a Positive Dental Visit for Your Child
Most often, children’s visits to the dentist are a positive experience for parents and kids alike. Despite this, between 9 and 15% of American adults fear dental vi
How to Reduce the Negative Effects of Social Media on Girls’ Mental Health
Tween and teen mental health was declining even before the pandemic, but anxiety, depression and hopelessness have skyrocketed since 2020. In the past year alone, Surgeon
The Upsides of Battling Childhood Nightmares
It’s the middle of the night and you’re in a deep sleep. You hear a loud cry of “Mommy!” At first you’re not sure if this is all part of your dream. Eventually,
10 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy This Winter
The medical field has long known people are more prone to catching colds and the flu during the cold winter months, especially this winter. Previously, scientists primari
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