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Allergies
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Why Kids Get Sicker at Night
7 nighttime-symptoms and how to help -- fast!
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Kids Health QA: Allergy Relief
Ways to deal with spring allergies
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Great Recipes for Kids with Food Allergies
Looking for easy allergen-free snacks and meals that your kids will love? Try these recipes!
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Skin and Respiratory Allergies
Ways to prevent allergies and minimize the risks of your child's condition
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Cold - Cough
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Ask Claire: Are Decongestants Dangerous?
I used to give my son a decongestant whenever he was sick, but now my pediatrician says I shouldn't. Why? It made him feel better!
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Why Kids Get Sicker at Night
7 nighttime-symptoms and how to help -- fast!
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A Guide to Kids' Coughs
What's that sound? This chart helps decipher your child's coughs
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4 Germ-Fighting Tips
Secrets to keeping your child healthy all season long
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Constipation - Diarrhea
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Potty Pooping Problems
Why a toilet-trained child starts pooping in her pants again
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Most Common Causes of a Stomachache
What your doctor might recommend
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Dealing with Diarrhea
When to call the doc, and what you should keep an eye on
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The Ultimate Guide to Poop
What's normal, what's not, and what the contents of your baby's diaper can tell you about her health
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Dental Care
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An Age-by-Age Guide to Toothbrushing
How your child should be brushing his teeth, ages 3 to 6.
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10 Common Health Emergencies And How to Deal With Them
Whether or not you should call 911 if you see blood, burns and other everyday accidents
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When will my baby lose his first tooth?
When will my baby lose his first tooth?
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What can I do about a knocked out baby tooth?
What can I do about a knocked out baby tooth?
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Ear Infections
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Swimmer's Ear Infection
How to treat and prevent this ear infection
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Take Charge of Your Child's Health
5 common conditions, and how you can help the pediatrician catch them
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Colds, Coughs, and Ear Infections
Ways to help your kid recover faster, and how to tell if it's something more serious
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Antibiotic Alert!
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Exercise
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3 Stretches to Prevent Sports Injuries
Keep your little athlete safe from injury with these simple warm-ups
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4 Cold Weather Games
Keep your kids active with these cool activities
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Do Girls Get Enough Exercise?
How to set healthy habits for your daughter
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Encouraging an Active Child
How one family gets their physically disabled child up and moving
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General Health
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30+ Ways to Outsmart the Flu
Amp up your kid's immunity -- and soothe any sniffles that get past your guard
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A Special Joy 2009: Kids With Down Syndrome Galleries
See photos of your snap-happy kids, who happen to have Down Syndrome, in honor of National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October
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3 Rules for Car Seat Safety
Simple strategies from the American Academy of Pediatrics for keeping kids safe while driving around with mom
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7 Ways to Prevent Obesity
How to stop weight problems when she's a baby
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Illnesses
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10 Common Health Emergencies And How to Deal With Them
Whether or not you should call 911 if you see blood, burns and other everyday accidents
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Swine Flu: A Guide for Parents
What parents need to know about the H1N1 virus: warning signs, how to protect children from swine flu, facts about the vaccine and side effects, and more.
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Ask Claire: Spotting ADHD
My 12-year-old was diagnosed with ADHD -- shouldn't we have known by now?
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The Truth About Superbugs
MRSA and other drug-resistant infections are on the rise. Here's what you need to know about the dangers they impose on babies.
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Obesity
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4 Hidden Pitfalls To Your Child's Diet
Skipping the family din-din isn't the only way kids are at risk for becoming overweight.
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A Link Between Gestational Diabetes and Childhood Obesity
Obesity: A surprising way to reduce the risk
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"My Kids Were Fat"
I was the poster mom for denial. Then it became clear I had to take action -- for the
good of the whole family
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The Link Between Childhood Obesity and Early Puberty
A new health concern for overweight kids
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Safety
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4 Ways to Childproof Your Home for the Holidays
Childproof your home for the holidays, childproofing your home, how to childproof your home, common childproof dangers
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4 Must-Know Facts About Head Bumps
When a trip to the doctor or ER is in order, and when he just needs an ice pack and some ibuprofen
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Is My Child Ready for Contact Lenses?
Three ways to tell if your kid is ready to switch from glasses to contacts
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Halloween Safety Guide
The scariest part of Halloween: the sugar highs. But candy aside, here's how to stay safe.
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Skin Care
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4 Grossest Kid Health Problems
Pinworms, lice, ringworm, and scabies are more common than you think, and nothing to be embarrassed about. Here's everything you should know about them.
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Instant Fixes for Summer Aches and Pains
Remedies for bug bites, poison ivy, heat exhaustion and splinters that kids might get when playing outside
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Ask Claire: 5 Best Ways to Treat Warts
Effective remedies for your child's warts
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Why Kids Get Sicker at Night
7 nighttime-symptoms and how to help -- fast!
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Sleep
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6 Ways Sleep Keeps Kids Healthy
How snoozin' keeps kids healthy from the inside and out
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Video: Sleeping Around
Decided the family bed is not for you? Here are some tips on how to keep your kids happy in their own beds.
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Earlier-Bedtime Benefits
Why kids should go to sleep earlier
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Kids Health QA: Relief for Night Terrors
My 3-year-old has been having night terrors for over a year. What can I do?
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The Medicine Chest
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10 Common Health Emergencies And How to Deal With Them
Whether or not you should call 911 if you see blood, burns and other everyday accidents
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Instant Fixes for Summer Aches and Pains
Remedies for bug bites, poison ivy, heat exhaustion and splinters that kids might get when playing outside
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New Reasons to Avoid Juice with Medicine
Why kids should not drink grapefruit, apple or orange juice when taking medication or drugs.
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Treating Colds Without Medication
Even though infant meds are now frowned upon, your baby need not suffer through the sniffles
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Vaccines
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Vaccine Tracker Schedule 2009
Download a free vaccine tracker for your child
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Kids Health QA: When Shots Cause More Pain
Is it common for my child to get sick after getting her vaccines?
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The Truth about Vaccines and Autism
Why you shouldn't let a fictional TV show guide your health decisions
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Merck Recalls About 1 Million Doses of Children's Vaccine
Bacteria detected on Hib vaccine manufacturing equipment
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Child Health Guide: Check Your Child's Symptoms
Great Recipes for Kids with Food Allergies
