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Children’s health has always been an important element of health news. Here you will find all of the latest health news related specifically to children. From studies and trends to nutrition and recalls, we have all the information you need to keep your children healthy and happy.

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5 Tips for Managing the “Witching” Hour with Children
By Debbie McGauran Children

5 Tips for Managing the “Witching” Hour with Children

The witching hour is that dreaded time of day when parents are the most stressed and children inevitably choose to test boundaries. For some families this occurs in the morning when parents are trying to get ready for work while at the same time getting the kids up, dressed, fed and ready for school or […]

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10 Tips for a Safe, Childproof Home
By Debbie McGauran Children

10 Tips for a Safe, Childproof Home

Accidents are a leading cause of death and disability in children. In one study by M.Laffoy, it was found that over 50-percent of injuries were due to falls, cuts accounted for 23-percent, burns 13-percent, poisoning 8-percent, and ingestion of foreign objects 6-percent. Children under the age of 5-years are particularly vulnerable to sustaining injuries related […]

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6 Ways to Encourage Good Mental Health in Children
By Jeff Hayward Children

6 Ways to Encourage Good Mental Health in Children

Mental health disorders like depression and anxiety are often thought of as adult problems, but unfortunately they affect many children too—although children may be less likely to talk about it or know how to deal with it. The Kids Mental Health portal said not meeting these needs head on could result in children growing up […]

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