Need Help with H1N1 Vaccine Fear? Sid the Science Kid Explains How Flu Vaccines Work
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - November 20, 2009
There's also an iPhone app that helps kids cope with fear of getting a shot.
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Health Tip: Determining Migraines in Children
Health - November 20, 2009
Is it a migraine, or another type of headache?
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Our Readers' Smart Tips to Stop Teens From Texting While Driving
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - November 19, 2009
One quarter of teens say they’ve texted while driving, despite the well-known safety risks.
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Health Tip: When Infants Get Diarrhea
Health - November 19, 2009
Here's what parents should know
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Parental Monitoring Can Curb Teen Marijuana Use
Health - November 19, 2009
Those who keep an eye on their kids help stave off unwanted behavior, study says
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'Fearless' 3-Year-Olds Might Be Tomorrow's Criminals
Health - November 17, 2009
20-year study finds adults with records were more likely as tots to not be afraid
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Safety of Caffeinated Alcohol Drinks Is Under Federal Spotlight
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Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - November 13, 2009
FDA investigates brands like Joose, Four Loko, and Liquid Charge that are popular with teen drinkers.
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Your Kids Can’t Say No to Candy? Blame It on Their Brains
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - November 11, 2009
And skip the formal lessons if you want your child to be a great soccer player
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Health Tip: Sources of Childhood Stress
Health - November 10, 2009
Parents can help limit exposure
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Health Tip: Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Health - November 10, 2009
Signs that you should seek help
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Women Don't Have More Family-Work Conflicts Than Men Do
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Bonnie Erbe
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Bonnie Erbe - November 9, 2009
Assuming this will give women a fairer shot in the workplace.
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Health Tip: Recording Your Child's Medical History
Health - November 9, 2009
Suggestions for what to track
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Bad-Behaving Teens May Be Living Up to Expectations
Health - November 7, 2009
Parents should not assume that all youth will rebel, expert says
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No Luck Finding an H1N1 Flu Shot? You’re Not Alone
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - November 6, 2009
Only 34 percent of parents seeking vaccine for kids found it.
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Breast-Feeding Benefits Moms and Babies: Report
Health - November 6, 2009
Nursing exclusively for six months, then with foods until at least 12 months is ideal, dietitians say
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Health Buzz: Bypass With Pump May Be Better for Patients and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - November 5, 2009
4 ways to stop stressing out your kids; experimental new HPV vaccine may halt vulvar cancer.
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Health Tip: Create Baby's Bedtime Routine
Health - November 5, 2009
Better habits usually mean a better night's sleep
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4 Ways to Stop Stressing Out Your Kids
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - November 4, 2009
Parents are mostly clueless about the fact that their kids are worrying.
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Flu Fears, Vaccine Fears, and Cheerleader Desiree Jennings’s Story
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - November 2, 2009
Vaccine shortage sparks worry too, though more H1N1 vaccine is (slowly) coming.
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One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine Works for Pregnant Women
Health - November 2, 2009
Young children need two doses, spaced several weeks apart, U.S. health officials say
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TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
Health - November 2, 2009
The more watched, the more aggressive the behavior, study finds
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Teens Think Drinking on MySpace, Facebook Is Real
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 30, 2009
Younger teens are most likely to believe that the drinking described and depicted is actually going on.
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Health Buzz: Statins May Prevent Flu Deaths and Other Health News
By
Megan Johnson
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Health - October 30, 2009
Also: Should parental alienation be a mental health disorder? And 10 ways to get better sleep
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Parental Alienation: A Mental Diagnosis?
By
Lindsay Lyon
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Health - October 29, 2009
Some experts say the extreme hatred some kids feel toward a parent in a divorce is a mental illness.
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