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Is Your Child Spoiled?
Every parent has probably heard it at one time or another: "You're going to spoil that child!" Yet what do we really mean by spoiled child? How do you know if your child is spoiled, and what can you do to avoid spoiling him or her if you haven't done so already? Most child development experts cringe
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9 Ways to Wean a Child off Thumb Sucking
Kara Angelone's 3-year-old daughter Addie was a thumb-sucker from day one -- literally. Tucked away in her baby book is an ultrasound image of Addie sucking her thumb in the womb. Now, three years later, she's still not ready to let it go. "It makes her feel safe and comfortable," Angelone says. "I
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The Right Way to Praise Your Kids
A lot of moms and dads struggle with finding the right balance when it comes to praising their kids: How much is too much? How much is too little? Is quantity that important, or is it the quality of praise that really matters? While there's no secret formula, experts say understanding the when, wher
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Get Your Bed Back
If you've got a young child who wanders into your bedroom at night and are wondering what to do about it, you're not alone. Plenty of toddlers, preschoolers, even school-aged children nationwide are sleeping with their parents at least some of the time. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NS
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13 Infant Deaths Tied to Sleep Positioners
Nov. 21, 2012 -- A product marketed to help keep babies safe while they sleep may have the opposite effect. At least 13 infants have died since 1997 while lying in sleep positioners or sleep wedges, a new CDC report shows. The products often claim to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (
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Children's PeaPod Travel Beds Recalled
Nov. 16, 2012 -- KidCo is recalling 220,000 of its PeaPod and PeaPod Plus travel beds due to possible suffocation and entrapment risks for children. The company announced the voluntary recall today in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Officials say infants and young chi
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Teach Your Teen About Skincare
The skincare habits you show your teen today will help keep her skin healthy for the rest of her life. Laurie Polis, MD, director of dermatologic services at SoHo Skin & Laser Dermatology in New York City, says it's never too early or too late to encourage a healthy skin routine for your teen. "It's
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Pacifiers Crawling With Germs
Nov. 2, 2012 -- Just as many parents suspect, pacifiers are a gold mine for germs, a new study shows. The study doesn't show whether any babies got sick from their germy pacifiers. Parents have enough to worry about without stressing about germs on pacifiers, says infectious disease specialist Bruce
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Child Poisonings From Eye Drops, Nose Sprays
Oct. 25, 2012 -- Over-the-counter eyedrops and nose sprays contain powerful drugs that are poisonous in surprisingly small amounts if swallowed, the FDA warns. Unwary parents often leave these products within easy reach of curious children. From 1997 through 2009, eyedrops injured more than 4,500 ch
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Organic Food for Kids: Worth the Price?
Oct. 23, 2012 -- Parents who buy organic foods because they think they are more nutritious might be wasting their money, the nation’s largest group of pediatricians says. In a report issued this week, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is for the first time offering guidance about organic prod
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