Alternative Medicine and Your Child
Alternative medicine includes herbal remedies, teas, supplements, and acupuncture. Learn what the risks are and whether alternative therapies can help your child. As you wander the aisles of your local health food store, you stumble on one that ... [... more]
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Caring for a Seriously Ill Child
Taking care of a chronically ill child is one of the most draining and difficult tasks a parent can face. But support groups, social workers, and family friends often can help. Taking care of a chronically ill child is one of the most draining ... [... more]
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Growth Charts
Doctors use growth charts to figure out whether kids' height and weight measurements are "normal" and whether they're developing on track. Here are some facts about growth charts. Look at any class picture, and you'll see kids of the same age [... more]
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Healthy Eating
Good nutrition and a balanced diet help kids grow up healthy. Whether you have a toddler or a teen, here's how to improve nutrition and encourage smart eating habits. Good nutrition and a balanced diet help kids grow up healthy. Whether you have ... [... more]
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Fever and Taking Your Child's Temperature
Although it can be frightening when your child's temperature rises, fever itself causes no harm and can actually be a good thing - it's often the body's way of fighting off infections. Most parents have experienced this scenario: You wake up in ... [... more]
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A Directory of Medical Tests
Sometimes, doctors need to order tests to evaluate a child's health or to understand what's causing an illness. Here are some common ones. Taking a medical history and performing a physical examination usually provide the information a doctor ... [... more]
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Hearing Evaluation in Children
Hearing problems can be treated if they're caught early, so it's important to get your child's hearing screened early and evaluated regularly. In the first few years of life, hearing is a critical part of kids' social, emotional, and cognitive ... [... more]
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Growing Pains
Does your child sometimes wake up crying in the middle of the night complaining of throbbing leg pain? It could be growing pains. Your 8-year-old son wakes up crying in the night complaining that his legs are throbbing. You rub them and soothe ... [... more]
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Infections
Every child gets sick from time to time. When your child isn't feeling well, you'll want to know how to recognize the symptoms, how to help, and when to call the doctor. Find out what you need to know about all the common and not-so-common ... [... more]
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Your Child's Cough
Coughs are a frequent symptom of childhood illness, but don't usually signify a serious condition. Learn about different coughs and how to help. Coughs are one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough can sound awful, ... [... more]
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Your Child's Vision
It's important for kids to have their eyes examined regularly, as many vision problems and eye diseases can be detected and treated early. Healthy eyes and vision are a critical part of kids' development. Their eyes should be examined regularly, ... [... more]
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Finding a Doctor for Your Child
Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting. Awaiting the birth of a baby is an exciting time, and a busy one. Along with considering baby names ... [... more]
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