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Stay informed and keep your child happy and healthy with our comprehensive children's health information.

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February 8, 2024/Children's Health

How Many Bones Do Babies Have?

Surprise: A lot more than adults!

Child hiding behind grandmother and a stranger at a park
January 31, 2024/Children's Health

How To Teach Your Kids About ‘Stranger Danger’ (Without Scaring the Daylights Out of Them)

It’s never too early to teach your kids who strangers are and how to avoid unsafe situations

Sad teenager holding smartphone with various chat bubbles in background
January 29, 2024/Children's Health

How To Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image

Foster communication about social media, encourage whole-person attributes and be mindful of your own negative self-talk

pregnant mother with father on couch with son
January 25, 2024/Children's Health

Baby on the Way? Here’s How To Prepare Siblings for Their Arrival

Talk with them about their new sibling early and often

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Adult hand uses a dropper to deliver a liquid to newborn by mouth
January 18, 2024/Children's Health

Do Infants Need Vitamin D Drops?

A daily dose of vitamin D can help babies build strong bones, as well as boost their brain development

Child using smartphone and with social media and texts bubbles around him
January 15, 2024/Children's Health

How Social Media Can Negatively Affect Your Child

Too much screen time and unrealistic expectations and perceptions and can lead to an increased risk of anxiety and depression

male kid eating celery sticks with peanutbutter at table with homework
January 12, 2024/Children's Health

Snack Attack: 6 Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids

Look for snacks that are low in sugar and high in fiber, protein and healthy fats

female and male children in a question mark maze
January 10, 2024/Brain & Nervous System

How Are ADHD Symptoms Different in Boys and Girls?

Boys might seem disruptive, while girls might seem inattentive, but ADHD isn’t a gender-specific condition

mother with newborn on chest in hospital bed
January 3, 2024/Children's Health

Will Tongue-Tie Surgery Help Your Baby Breastfeed?

Most parents report an improvement in breastfeeding, but there’s a chance the procedure won’t solve the issue

Young female teen drinking canned beverage outside
December 27, 2023/Children's Health

The Young and the Restless: Why Kids Should Avoid Caffeine

No amount of caffeine is safe for kids under 12, and kids 12 to 17 should be cautious about how much they consume

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