WORKING PARENTS
Not too many years ago in the typical American family, only the father worked outside the home. Usually the mother was the homemaker and was there to greet the children when they returned home from school each day. But there have been dramatic ... [... more]
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AAP PARENTING CORNER Q & A: CARE OF THE UNCIRCUMCISED PENIS
In the first several years your son's foreskin will separate from the tip of the penis. Some foreskins separate soon after birth or even before birth, but this is rare. When it happens is different for every child. It may take a few weeks, ... [... more]
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My baby vomits a lot. Is this a sign of a problem?
Because many common childhood illnesses can cause vomiting, you should expect your child to have this problem several times during these early years. Usually it ends quickly without treatment, but this doesn?t make it any easier for you to watch. ... [... more]
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AAP - VITAMIN D DEFICIENCY CLINICAL REPORT
Here are some commonly asked questions and answers on the recommendations in the AAP Clinical Report, "Prevention of Rickets and Vitamin D Deficiency: New Guidelines for Vitamin D Intake", that may be helpful for families. Why is it necessary [... more]
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PREPARING SIBLINGS FOR A NEW BABY
A new baby brings joys and challenges to a family. Parents are excited but they are also nervous about how their older children will react to the newborn. All sorts of questions come up: How should we tell our older children that they are going ... [... more]
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COPING WITH A CHRONIC ILLNESS
When you first learn that your child has a disability or a chronic disease, the news is often unexpected and can seem devastating. Many families experience a sense of powerlessness at the prospect of dealing with an unexpected illness and facing ... [... more]
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SCHOOL AVOIDANCE
With the start of school, youngsters begin to regularly spend a considerable amount of time away from the family. This time brings new experiences and many personal challenges. Much of their time is spent at school . a place where pressures in ... [... more]
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WATER SAFETY
An adult should actively watch children at all times while they are in a pool. Use "touch supervision." This means an adult is never more than an arm's length away, or is able to touch the child, at all times. Remember, supervision by an older . [... more]
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AAP PARENTING CORNER Q & A: THUMB SUCKING AND PACIFIERS
As a first step in dealing with your child's sucking habits, ignore them! Most often, they will stop on their own. Harsh words, teasing, or punishment may upset your child and is not an effective way to get rid of habits. Instead, try the ... [... more]
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AAP PARENTING CORNER Q & A: CIRCUMCISION
At birth, boys have skin that covers the end of the penis, called the foreskin. Circumcision surgically removes the foreskin, exposing the tip of the penis. Circumcision is usually performed by a doctor in the first few days of life. An infant ... [... more]
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AAP PARENTING CORNER Q & A: ELECTRIC SHOCK
When the human body comes in direct contact with a source of electricity, the current passes through it, producing what's called an electric shock. Depending on the voltage of the current and the length of contact, this shock can cause anything ... [... more]
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AAP PARENTING CORNER Q & A: SMALL FAMILIES
Most newly married couples today plan to have only one or two children, compared with three or more back in the early 1960s. The reasons for this shift include a trend toward later marriage, more emphasis on careers for women, more effective ... [... more]
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