It’s hard to imagine the words “juvenile” and “arthritis” in the same sentence, because the disease is usually associated with aging. However, arthritis is a reality for about 300,000-children in the U.S., according to the Arthritis Foundation. The other keyword in this particular type of arthritis is “idiopathic,” meaning doctors don’t know exactly what the […]
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Going to the doctor is not much fun for adults, let alone kids. It can get even more challenging when young ones see the doctor preparing the needle, and they start pulling away. However, getting a flu shot for your child is important, and it doesn’t have to be scary with the right approach. While […]
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As parents, we’ve all experienced the sleepless nights, non-stop crying, and emergency trips to the pharmacy and doctor because our child is suffering with a painful ear infection. Approximately 70-percent of all children are stricken with at least one ear infection by age 3—most typically following a cold, a bout of allergies, or a sinus […]
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Telling your kids to eat something “because it’s good for you” doesn’t always fly. In fact, as a parent, you know it can have the opposite effect in some cases. The federal government says kids aged 2 to 6 should have 3-servings of vegetables per day as part of a healthy diet, but how do […]
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Does your child have difficulty falling (and staying) asleep? Perfecting a sleep routine can seem almost impossible for parents who have been struggling to put their child to bed every night. Luckily, small dietary changes have proven very effective in establishing a healthy sleep pattern – which will ultimately benefit both you and your child. […]
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