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Toddler drinking from a cup while at the table during dinner.
November 21, 2023/Children's Health

Toddler Drinks — What Does the Research Say About These Products?

They aren’t unhealthy, but they’re probably a waste of money

baby crying
November 3, 2023/Children's Health

Why Is Your Baby Crying?

They could be hungry, gassy, colicky or sleepy, or even too hot or too cold

child getting a cough medicine dose by spoon
October 30, 2023/Children's Health

Cough Medicine and Kids: Safety and Alternatives To Stop the Cough

Kids under 4 shouldn’t use cough and cold medicine — older kids may or may not benefit

Parent measures child's growth by marking the wall they stand against.
October 27, 2023/Children's Health

Is Your Child’s Growth on Target?

As long as your child is trending upward, even just slightly, there’s usually little reason to worry

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Parent talks compassionately to child who sits on yellow couch.
October 12, 2023/Children's Health

Autonomy in Children: How To Start Talking To Your Kids About Consent

Kids are never too young to learn about body autonomy

kid in class with head down on desk
October 5, 2023/Children's Health

13 Symptoms of Low Iron in Kids

A lack of energy, a sore or swollen tongue and eating non-food items are signs of a deficiency

child with loose tooth showing parent
September 20, 2023/Children's Health

Smile Salvation: What To Do if Your Kid’s Tooth Is Knocked Loose

Time is of the essence — contact your child’s dentist immediately

newborn baby skin peeling
September 19, 2023/Children's Health

If Your Newborn Has Peeling Skin, Here’s What That Means

All babies go through a perfectly normal peeling phase in the first couple weeks

gently removing cradle cap from baby's head with comb and moisturizer
September 18, 2023/Children's Health

How To Get Rid of Cradle Cap in 4 Steps

Moisturizer, a daily bath and some gentle nudging can help

Person taking electronic temperature of sick child in bed.
September 14, 2023/Infectious Disease

What’s the Difference Between RSV, the Flu and COVID-19?

It comes down to a wheeze, a fever and long-term effects

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