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How You Can Help Special Olympics Athletes Follow Their Dreams
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Is MiraLax the Cause of 'Horrifying' Changes Parents Are Seeing in Their Kids?
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Mom's Heartbreaking Photo Shows the Reality of Childhood Cancer
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Family Vacations Have Long-Lasting Impact on Kids' Happiness
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Huge Britax Stroller Recall Cites Fall Hazard
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We May Be Able to Diagnose Autism Before Age 1
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Vitamin D May Be the Key to Fewer Colds
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Doing Nice Things for Your Spouse Benefits You, Even When They Don't Notice, Science Says
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More Kids Get Injured in Flag Football Than Tackle, Study Says
How Bad Is That Cough? 7 Bad Coughs to Worry About
Isn't it amazing how many tissues and bowls of soup your family can go through in one season? Don't assume, though, that your child's cough is simply a cold it might be something more serious. Here's when to worry and what to do.
Fever Fears: A Guide for Treating Fever in Children
You can't take chances when your child has a fever, but you shouldn't panic either. We'll explain what to look for so you can stay calm -- and help her feel better fast.
There's an Important Infant Bath Recall You Need to Know About
Summer Infant has announced a recall of its bath sling attachment for a popular bath tub model.
Check Your Freezer! These Popular Chicken Nuggets Are Being Recalled
Tyson is voluntarily recalling 132,520 pounds of its popular chicken nuggets because they may contain plastic.
Early Signs of Autism
This video from the Kennedy Krieger Institute, in Baltimore, features three children who show early signs of autism spectrum disorder playing with toys and interacting and communicating with others. It compares the footage on each of these children to that of typical children in the same situations. aIt helps parents to articulate to their pediatrician any behaviors that concern them,ay says Rebecca Landa, Ph.D., director of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders.
Postpartum Depression: "I couldn't even talk... without crying."
Molly, a mom of two, started having postpartum depression symptoms, such as weight loss and exhaustion, right after she gave birth. In this video, she offers advice for women who are in a similar position.
How to Tell If It's an Ear Infection
Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for this common childhood ailment.
Is Your Smartphone Affecting Your Relationship With Your Kids?
"It's much harder to toggle between mom or dad brain and other aspects of life because the boundaries have all blurred together."
Is Putting Vick's VapoRub On Your Kids' Feet a Safe, Effective Cough Cure?
Is rubbing Vick's VapoRub on the bottom of your child's feet to stop a cough a safe (clever!) DIY cure? An expert weighs in.
Why Your Child Should Be Doing Yoga
Not only can it help kids relax, but pediatricians say the ancient practice may also be a helpful treatment for asthma, autism, and more.
Recall Alert: Lunchables Ham and American Cracker Stackers
Kraft Heinz has recalled the cracker sandwich Lunchables due to a missing allergy warning label.
Cough Symptoms and Treatment
Identify different types of coughs (wet, dry, croup, and whooping cough) and how to give soothing treatment.
Vaccines: The Reality Behind the Debate
Wary parents want to protect their child from any possible risk. It's time to inject a dose of reality into the rumor-driven debate.
7 Home Remedies for Tummy Aches
Your little one has a stomach ache? Try one of these natural home remedies to tame his tummy trouble.
Teething: When Does It Start? -- And End?!
Teething starts around 4-6 months but your toddler won't have a full set of teeth until around age 3.