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Pregnancy and Infancy

 Clearing the air for your baby]]>

 ]]>Birth control for breastfeeding women]]>

 ]]>Breastfeeding and Working: You Can Do It]]>

 ]]>Breastfeeding Your Baby: How Long Should You Do It?]]>

 ]]>Circumcision controversy]]>

 ]]>The dangers of drinking for two: alcohol and birth defects]]>

 ]]>Dealing with the drool: a teething guide for parents]]>

 ]]>Neonatal drug withdrawal]]>

 ]]>Feeding your infant: ages 0 to 4 months]]>

 ]]>Feeding your infant: ages 5 to 8 months]]>

 ]]>Feeding your infant: ages 9 to 12 months]]>

 ]]>Folic acid: a "family values" vitamin]]>

 ]]>Group B strep screening: don’t wait until it’s too late]]>

 ]]>How to keep your home clean—but not toxic]]>

 ]]>The immunization controversy: should your child be immunized?]]>

 ]]>Immunization guidelines for children]]>

 ]]>The importance of breastfeeding premature babies]]>

 ]]>Iron supplementation in babies and children]]>

 ]]>Infant feeding: breast or bottle?]]>

 ]]>Loving touch: the benefits of infant massage]]>

 ]]>Medical screenings for newborns: know your options]]>

 ]]>New dimensions in prenatal ultrasound: 3D and 4D]]>

 ]]>Pregnancy, parenting, and HIV]]>

 ]]>Prenatal screenings]]>

 ]]>Solid advice on introducing your baby to solid foods]]>

 ]]>Sudden infant death syndrome: how proper sleep positioning can reduce the risk]]>

 ]]>The new dads' survival kit]]>

 ]]>Tips for keeping tiny teeth healthy]]>

 ]]>Tips on choosing a babysitter]]>

 ]]>Toning up your tiny tots: exercises for babies and toddlers]]>

 ]]>Treating congenital heart defects: two devices offer an alternative to surgery]]>

 ]]>True or false: a baby who wears shoes or uses an infant walker will learn to walk sooner]]>

 ]]>Ultrasound exams]]>

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Toddlers and School-aged Children

 Breaking your child's thumbsucking habit]]>

 ]]>Child sexual abuse: know the warning signs]]>

 ]]>Childhood habits]]>

 ]]>Coming of age in the computer age]]>

 ]]>Dangers of exotic pets]]>

 ]]>Emotion overload: understanding your toddler’s moods]]>

 ]]>For kids' sake: think toy safety]]>

 ]]>Helping your child conquer shyness]]>

 ]]>How to keep your home clean—but not toxic]]>

 ]]>How to wean your child from a pacifier]]>

 ]]>Type 2 diabetes in children]]>

 ]]>Iron supplementation in babies and children]]>

 ]]>It isn't easy being a gifted child]]>

 ]]>Keep your kids tobacco-free]]>

 ]]>Keeping your child safe from accidents]]>

 ]]>Making Halloween safer: tips for protecting your little monsters]]>

 ]]>The new addition: what to consider before adopting a pet]]>

 ]]>Preparing children for the new baby]]>

 ]]>Preschool: is it necessary?]]>

 ]]>Promoting language development and math skills in everyday activities]]>

 ]]>Promoting motor development in everyday activities]]>

 ]]>Seeking professional help for an angry child]]>

 ]]>Should you spank your child?]]>

 ]]>Should your child skip a grade?]]>

 ]]>Sweet z-z-z-z-z's: the world of childhood sleep]]>

 ]]>Taming childhood anger—developing healthy habits]]>

 ]]>Tips on choosing a babysitter]]>

 ]]>True or false: eating sugar tends to make children hyperactive]]>

 ]]>True or false: older children are more intelligent than their younger siblings]]>

 ]]>When "time out" does and doesn't work]]>

 ]]>When your child has inflammatory bowel disease]]>

 ]]>When Emily's backpack weighs more than she does]]>

 ]]>When toddlers explore their bodies]]>

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Teens and Young Adults

 Adjustment concerns with adopted adolescents]]>

 ]]>Adolescent doctor visits]]>

 ]]>Depression in college]]>

 ]]>Empty nest syndrome: how to cope when the kids leave home]]>

 ]]>A family's guide to tackling eating disorders]]>

 ]]>FDA-approved light therapy device for acne]]>

 ]]>Health issues for gay teens]]>

 ]]>Healthful eating for teens on the run]]>

 ]]>Is youth smoking linked to television?]]>

 ]]>Preparing your daughter for menstruation]]>

 ]]>Preparing your teen for driving]]>

 ]]>Preventing adolescent suicide: what you can do]]>

 ]]>The role of depression in adolescent obesity]]>

 ]]>Safety tips for babysitters (part 1): general guidelines]]>

 ]]>Safety tips for babysitters (part 2): keeping indoor play areas safe]]>

 ]]>Safety tips for babysitters (part 3): keeping outdoor play areas safe]]>

 ]]>Steroid use: a dangerous trend among teens]]>

 ]]>Talking to your kids about sexually transmitted infections]]>

 ]]>Teaching teens to navigate the health care system]]>

 ]]>The well-stocked medicine chest every college student needs]]>

 ]]>What every parent should know about college binge drinking]]>

 ]]>Why teens need more sleep than they’re getting]]>

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Conditions and Treatments

 Taking care of your diabetes when you are at school or work]]>

 ]]>When your child has cancer: dealing with the diagnosis]]>

 ]]>Appendicitis: what you need to know]]>

 ]]>Asthma and allergies: is public hygiene partly to blame?]]>

 ]]>Causes and treatment for stuttering]]>

 ]]>Childhood cancers: long-term effects of treatment]]>

 ]]>The connection between allergies and asthma]]>

 ]]>Cuts and scrapes: what you can treat and when you need a doctor]]>

 ]]>Diabetes and bad behavior: check their blood sugar!]]>

 ]]>FDA-approved light therapy device for acne]]>

 ]]>Heartburn: not just for adults—kids get it too]]>

 ]]>Helping your child manage type 1 diabetes]]>

 ]]>How childhood cancers differ from adult cancers]]>

 ]]>Increase in type 2 diabetes in children]]>

 ]]>Is it a cold? Or is it the flu? And what do you do?]]>

 ]]>The ketogenic diet and epilepsy: does it really work?]]>

 ]]>Kids get headaches too]]>

 ]]>Intellectual disability]]>

 ]]>Pets and your child’s allergies]]>

 ]]>Poison ivy: beware the oils]]>

 ]]>Preparing your child for surgery]]>

 ]]>Raising a child with autism: the basics]]>

 ]]>Take a bite out of tooth decay]]>

 ]]>Teaching teens to navigate the health care system]]>

 ]]>The hygiene hypothesis: how valid is it?]]>

 ]]>The role of family medical history in your health]]>

 ]]>Too soon for puberty?]]>

 ]]>Treating congenital heart defects: two devices offer an alternative to surgery]]>

 ]]>Treating head lice]]>

 ]]>What to do when your child has a nosebleed]]>

 ]]>What you should know about your child's bone health]]>

 ]]>When your child has inflammatory bowel disease]]>

 ]]>When your child needs medication]]>

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Prevention

 AHA guidelines for children’s heart health]]>

 ]]>Birth control for breastfeeding women]]>

 ]]>BPA raising concerns]]>

 ]]>Dangers of exotic pets]]>

 ]]>Dental sealants: an investment in oral health]]>

 ]]>Fireworks safety: how to keep it fun and avoid injury]]>

 ]]>For kids’ sake: think toy safety]]>

 ]]>Group B strep screening: don’t wait until it’s too late]]>

 ]]>How to keep your home clean—but not toxic]]>

 ]]>How to wash your hands properly]]>

 ]]>The immunization controversy: should your child be immunized?]]>

 ]]>Immunization guidelines for children]]>

 ]]>Keep your kids tobacco-free]]>

 ]]>Keeping your child safe from accidents]]>

 ]]>Keeping your kids safe in the car]]>

 ]]>Making Halloween safer: tips for protecting your little monsters]]>

 ]]>Medical screenings for newborns: know your options]]>

 ]]>New dimensions in prenatal ultrasound: 3D and 4D]]>

 ]]>Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Vaccine: Questions and Answers]]>

 ]]>Prenatal screenings]]>

 ]]>Preventing adolescent suicide: what you can do]]>

 ]]>Preventing burns in children]]>

 ]]>Preventing child abduction]]>

 ]]>Safety tips for babysitters (part 1): general guidelines]]>

 ]]>Safety tips for babysitters (part 2): keeping indoor play areas safe]]>

 ]]>Safety tips for babysitters (part 3): keeping outdoor play areas safe]]>

 ]]>Safety tips for sleeping babies]]>

 ]]>Skateboarding safety]]>

 ]]>Sudden infant death syndrome: how proper sleep positioning can reduce the risk]]>

 ]]>Summer safety tips for kids]]>

 ]]>Swimming lessons: when should your children start?]]>

 ]]>Talking to your kids about sexually transmitted infections]]>

 ]]>Teaching kids about real life emergencies]]>

 ]]>Tips on car seat safety]]>

 ]]>Tips on choosing a babysitter]]>

 ]]>Tips for keeping tiny teeth healthy]]>

 ]]>Water, water, everywhere, but is it safe to swim?]]>

 ]]>What to do if your baby chokes]]>

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Diet and Nutrition

 Breastfeeding your baby: how long should you do it?]]>

 ]]>Eat a diet rich in calcium]]>

 ]]>Enjoying the holidays when your child has diabetes]]>

 ]]>A family's guide to tackling eating disorders]]>

 ]]>Feeding your infant: ages 0 to 4 months]]>

 ]]>Feeding your infant: ages 5 to 8 months]]>

 ]]>Feeding your infant: ages 9 to 12 months]]>

 ]]>Folic acid: a "family values" vitamin]]>

 ]]>Halloween: let them eat candy—but how much?]]>

 ]]>Healthful eating for teens on the run]]>

 ]]>Help... Emily (or Brandon) won't eat!]]>

 ]]>Infant feeding: breast or bottle?]]>

 ]]>Iron supplementation in babies and children]]>

 ]]>The ketogenic diet and epilepsy: does it really work?]]>

 ]]>Kids and caffeine: are they getting too much?]]>

 ]]>Kids and cholesterol: keeping cholesterol under control]]>

 ]]>Kids and weight control: the role of parents]]>

 ]]>MyPyramid for kids]]>

 ]]>The role of depression in adolescent obesity]]>

 ]]>Solid advice on introducing your baby to solid foods]]>

 ]]>A sports medicine approach to treating childhood obesity]]>

 ]]>True or false: eating sugar tends to make children hyperactive]]>

 ]]>True or false: girls who favor soft drinks are more likely to have osteoporosis later in life]]>

 ]]> Weight guidelines for kids: is your child overweight? Animation Movie Available]]>

 ]]>Will the government soon provide fresh fruit and vegetables to schools?]]>

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Fitness

 Hiking and paddling: sports for a lifetime]]>

 ]]>Promoting motor development in everyday activities]]>

 ]]>Safety first when exercising with your little one]]>

 ]]>Swimming lessons: when should your children start?]]>

 ]]>Toning up your tiny tots: exercises for babies and toddlers]]>

 ]]>Water, water, everywhere, but is it safe to swim?]]>

 ]]> Weight guidelines for kids: is your child overweight? Animation Movie Available]]>

 ]]>Winning at all costs: it's not worth it]]>

 ]]>Youth sports: are the kids really having fun?]]>

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Mental Health

 Accutane and depression: is there a link?]]>

 ]]>Adjustment concerns with adopted adolescents]]>

 ]]>Answering your child's tough questions]]>

 ]]>Beating the homesick blues]]>

 ]]>Big stresses for small people]]>

 ]]>Can your child benefit from counseling?]]>

 ]]>Child sexual abuse: know the warning signs]]>

 ]]>Children of divorce: easing their pain]]>

 ]]>Coping with competition between twins]]>

 ]]>Creativity and depression: is there a link?]]>

 ]]>Depression in college]]>

 ]]>Emotion overload: understanding your toddler’s moods]]>

 ]]>Empty nest syndrome: how to cope when the kids leave home]]>

 ]]>A family's guide to tackling eating disorders]]>

 ]]>Health issues for gay teens]]>

 ]]>Help for kids with oppositional defiant disorder]]>

 ]]>Helping your child conquer shyness]]>

 ]]>The importance of fathers]]>

 ]]>Marriage and family therapy]]>

 ]]>Intellectual disability]]>

 ]]>On your own: being a good single parent]]>

 ]]>Preparing children for the new baby]]>

 ]]>Preventing adolescent suicide: what you can do]]>

 ]]>Promoting language development and math skills in everyday activities]]>

 ]]>Promoting motor development in everyday activities]]>

 ]]>Psychological misdiagnosis of gifted and talented children]]>

 ]]>Raising a child with autism: the basics]]>

 ]]>Telling your kids about your terminal illness]]>

 ]]>The role of depression in adolescent obesity]]>

 ]]>Secondhand emotions: "catching" a bad mood]]>

 ]]>Seeking professional help for an angry child]]>

 ]]>Shiftworking parents: how to stay connected to your kids]]>

 ]]>Should you spank your child?]]>

 ]]>Smothered with something that looks like love, but isn't: munchausen syndrome by proxy]]>

 ]]>Stemming the tide of teen violence]]>

 ]]>Surviving family vacations]]>

 ]]>Symptoms and signs of depression in children and adolescents]]>

 ]]>Taming childhood anger—developing health habits]]>

 ]]>Teaching children patience in an impatient world]]>

 ]]>Teaching kids about diversity]]>

 ]]>Teaching your children compassion in a violent world]]>

 ]]>True or false: older children are more intelligent than their younger siblings]]>

 ]]>What every parent should know about college binge drinking]]>

 ]]>When "time out" does and doesn't work]]>

 ]]>Why teens need more sleep than they’re getting]]>

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Personal Stories

 In her own words: living with anorexia and bulimia]]>

 ]]>In his own words: living with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with autism]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with infertility]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with juvenile asthma]]>

 ]]>In her own words: living with postpartum depression]]>