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Preschoolers Need Physical Activity Too
(NC)-It is never too soon to get kids eating well and moving more. With childhood obesity on the rise, it is important to get kids active early in life. According to physical activity guidelines for preschoolers...
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Green Baby
Shortly after your labor and delivery, the mixed anxiety and joy of this life experience will be in your past, and it will be time to look forward to the future—to the time when your baby will live and grow...
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Oral Hygiene Tips for Children
Good oral hygiene is important at every age – but children’s mouths need special attention to ensure healthy teeth and gums. Tips for Children:Begin cleaning children's mouths even before they have...
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A Parents’ Easy Guide to Hypnotherapy and EFT
When my oldest daughter was five, she suddenly became afraid of drains; she was convinced she would be sucked down and drown. When she woke up...
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Louder Than Words
The moment I opened my eyes that morning, I had an uncomfortable feeling. It was as if my soul had the flu. I hurt inside, but I knew I wasn’t getting sick, so I got out of bed and shook it off as I shuffled...
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Motherhood with an Autistic Child
Relax. He is the same little boy you loved yesterday. I smiled trying to hold back the tears. "No he isn't. Yesterday I dreamed he would be an astronaut. Today I am hoping he will learn to talk. He is...
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Middle Ear Infections 101
Autumn is often a new beginning for many youngsters with the start of school, daycare or play groups and unfortunately it is also the start of ear infection season. Many parents have experienced the agony of having...
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My daughter is grinding her teeth!
Dear Dr. Lee: My four year old daughter has been grinding her teeth almost every night while she sleeps! Lately I noticed that her front teeth are wearing. Does she need to get a mouth guard now, or should...
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Three Steps to treating a feverish child
Fevers and children seem to go hand in hand, but that doesn't make it any less concerning for a parent whose child falls ill and has a fever. When dealing with a feverish child, there are three main goals...
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Pack a Healthy School Snack
School snacks provide children with the energy they need to move through the day. Packing tasty food that will keep them going is important. CPO Nutrition Expert, Heidi Boyd shares advice on packing...
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Backpack Safety
Parents spend an average of $1,098 (1) and countless hours ensuring their children get off to the right start for the school year – from school books to electronic accessories to nutritious snacks – and...
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All About Fever
Fever is a symptom and not a diagnosis or a medical condition. The most common cause of a fever in children is an infection; mostly viral but in some cases a bacterial. One of the challenges in evaluating...
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Baby proofing your home - an added layer of protection
Ahh - the pitter patter of tiny feet racing across the floor is music to a new parent's ear. The question is, is the music a beautiful rendition...
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Camping and Fire Safety
Campfire burns accounted for 68% of recreational burns treated at Alberta Firefighters’ burn units. Be extremely careful with your children when you are camping. It is very easy for a child to fall into a...
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Fire Prevention Safety Tips for the Home
Check your kitchen, living room, bedroom, basement and attic, garage and workshop Kitchen: Use a temperature-controlled electric skillet or deep-fryer for frying. Never leave cooking unattended. Use...
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