Health & Nutrition
Find advice on how to manage doctor visits and hospital stays, learn how to teach self-feeding skills and discover new medical treatments and research opportunities for children who are blind
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Health & Nutrition
Preventing Accidental Poisoning: How To Keep Your Kids Safe From Harm
Kids can inadvertently get into materials that can be poisonous to them. Knowing what is poisonous and how to store it properly will help prevent harm.
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Feeding and Eating
6 Tips for Food Allergy Safe Playdates
Food-allergic children can host and attend playdates. Open communication with the other child’s parents is important to ensure your child’s safety.
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Cooking and Kitchen Play, Feeding and Eating
13 Best Gluten-Free Snacks for Kids
The best gluten-free snacks for kids combine nutrients found in fruits and veggies with protein to provide optimal fuel for a growing child’s body.
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Health & Nutrition
First Aid Essentials for Parents: Be Prepared for Life’s Little Emergencies
Be prepared with the essentials so you can help keep your family safe and healthy in case of an emergency. Learn more about first aid for families here.
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Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Albinism and Vision: Unraveling the Myths and Understanding the Facts
Albinism is a genetic condition that reduces melanin. There are many myths about albinism and vision, so educating yourself with the facts is important.
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Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP): What Parents Need to Know
Retinopathy of prematurity is common in babies born before 33 weeks. Early intervention can help prevent blindness in babies with this condition.
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Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Visual Impairment
Understanding the Impact of Retinitis Pigmentosa in Children: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents
If you have a child with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), family members, therapists, and eye specialists can help you manage the stress that comes with vision loss.
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Health & Nutrition
Fire Safety for Kids: Teaching Your Children How To Stay Safe
Learn how to keep children safe with fire safety guidelines, prevention tips, creating an escape plan, and essential fire safety tools.
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Feeding and Eating
Avoiding Cross-Contamination for Kids With Food Allergies
Preventing exposure to food allergens through cross-contact can be done successfully through thoughtful planning and careful food preparation.
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Eye Conditions and Syndromes, Health & Nutrition
Eye Health Nutrition: Foods and Supplements to Support Your Child’s Eye Health
Eye health nutrition is something all parents should know about. It’s a way to protect your child’s vision by ensuring they eat foods that promote eye health.
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Feeding and Eating
Why Your Hungry Baby Keeps Pushing Their Bottle Away
If your baby pushes the bottle away but seems hungry, you’re likely desperate for them to finish their milk. Is this normal behavior or a sign something is up?
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Health & Nutrition
Innovative Therapies and Treatments for Childhood Epilepsy
Using innovative or alternative treatments for childhood epilepsy can decrease the frequency and severity of seizures your child experiences.
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Feeding and Eating
Decoding Food Labels When Your Child Has Food Allergies
Time and practice are necessary to accurately interpret the presence of major food allergens on a product or food label.
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Health & Nutrition
Help! Why Does My Baby’s Breath Smell Like Sour Milk?
If your baby’s breath smells sour, it might be due to poor oral hygiene, thrush, or acid reflux. Good oral hygiene habits can combat a baby’s bad breath.
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Feeding and Eating
Cooking for Kids With Severe Food Allergies
Label reading and thoughtful food preparation are important when cooking for a child with severe food allergies.
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Feeding and Eating
Celebrating Halloween With Food Allergies
Food allergies can be safely managed during Halloween with care and thoughtful planning. Enjoy the spirit of the season safely with this guide!
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Feeding and Eating
What Are the Best Fruits for Babies?
Introducing your baby to solids is equal parts exciting and terrifying. As you choose your baby’s first foods, you’ll probably want to know which are the best fruits for babies.
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Health & Nutrition
Newborn Leg Shaking: Should You Be Worried?
A newborn’s immature nervous system may cause leg shakes and jerking movements of the arms and legs. Shaking movements can be completely normal in newborns.
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Feeding and Eating
How To Plan Events for Kids With Food Allergies
With careful planning, kids with food allergies can safely enjoy meals at special events.
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Health & Nutrition
Making Baby’s First Dental Visit a Happy Milestone
Are you stressed about your baby's first dental visit? You don't have to be. Check out this guide to make their first dental visit a happy milestone!
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Feeding and Eating, Special Needs
Managing Food Allergies at School: A Comprehensive Guide
Students with food allergies require consistency from all school team members to avoid severe reactions and maintain a safe environment.
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Cooking and Kitchen Play, Feeding and Eating
17 Delicious Vegan Snack Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Looking for vegan snacks for kids that aren’t boring? These delicious plant-based ideas will delight your child and keep them full.
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Health & Nutrition
When Do Pet Allergies Show Up in Babies?
Cat and dog allergens are common causes of pet allergies in young children. Allergy medicines and other strategies can help manage reactive symptoms.
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Health & Nutrition
Teaching Proper Teeth Brushing to Preschoolers
Teaching proper teeth brushing to preschoolers promotes healthy dental hygiene and can prevent future dental problems.