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Why Kids Whine and How to Stop Them
San Francisco mom Anne Crawford has three children, aged 8 through 13, so she has heard her share of whining over the years. “My kids whine about doing the chores, or about how unfair it is that one got something and the other didn’t,” says Crawford, 42, a freelance researcher. “I’d say whining pret
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Bottles, Binkies, and Batteries Send Kids to ER
May 14, 2012 -- The same bottle or toy that comforts small children may prove dangerous as they get older and more curious. New research shows that every four hours a child under 3 is treated in an emergency room for an injury caused by a baby bottle, pacifier, or sippy cup. Most of the injuries wer
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Many Moms Don’t Know Their Babies Are Overweight
May 8, 2012 -- Many moms of chubby toddlers don't realize their babies are large for their age, and this misperception may be setting the stage for their tots to grow up to be overweight or obese, a new study shows. Nearly 70% of moms inaccurately assessed their toddler's body size when selecting an
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Depressed Moms Disrupt Baby’s Sleep
April 17, 2012 -- New research provides a unique look at the way a mom's depression can affect her baby's sleep. Researchers watched hours of video of moms as they took care of their babies at bedtime and throughout the night. They found that moms with greater depressive symptoms were more likely to
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Help Your Child Prepare for Back to School
When summer winds down, it’s time to get ready for a new school year. Buying notebooks and scoping out sales is the easy part. There are less tangible things you can do as well. Here are 9 ways you can help your child -- and yourself -- get ready to go back to school. 1. Re-Establish School Routines
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Is Your Child Playing the 'Choking Game'?
April 16, 2012 -- It was a typical, relaxed Saturday in the Grant home. Jesse, 12, was playing video games with his 10-year-old brother and his cousin. But while waiting his turn, Jesse ducked into his bedroom, closed the door, and accidentally hanged himself with a computer cord while playing a sol
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Summer Safety for You and Your Children
When the last school bell of the school year rings, children race outside and parents reach for the first aid kit. Summer activities often bring scrapes and bruises -- or worse. Here are simple things you can do to ensure that your children's summer fun involves minimal risk. Head to the Helmet Acci
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Why Praising Kids With Food Doesn't Work
Have you ever been tempted to use food to reward your children? I can tell you honestly I have, even though I'm a pediatrician. Sometimes when my 6-year-old twins refuse to eat their vegetables, the words almost fall out of my mouth: "You'll get dessert if you finish." So what's the big deal? Here's
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Are Your Teens Sleep-Texting?
Here's a decidedly 21st-century sleep issue: "Sleep-texting" is apparently a growing phenomenon among teens. That's right: Teens are reaching for their phones during the night, firing off messages, and waking up with no recollection of their actions. Social media and technology are part of daily lif
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7 Dangerous Games Parents Must Know About
Many parents warn their children about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, but fewer parents know that they should also warn against so-called "games" that are so risky that they can lead to injury or death. Teens frequently keep details about these games under wraps. Parents often don't hear about th
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