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Child health and development

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Help, My Kid Won't Stop Crying! How to Solve Temper Tantrums Now
Here are solutions for the toughest meltdowns—plus warning signs something more serious may be at pl...

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Could Warning Labels Help Reduce Sugar Intake?
American kids—and adults—eat too much sugar. Here’s how some states are trying to help people take i...

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Ask Dr. Dom: stress at school
In this episode of “Ask Dr. Dom”, Child and Adult Psychiatrist Dr. Domenick Sportelli answers questi...

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How can I help protect my child from bullying?
If your child is being bullied at school, you need to work within the system to fix the problem. Psy...

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Is My Baby Ready for Solid Foods?
Follow these expert-backed tips to know when and how to serve your baby their first real meal....

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Is Breastfeeding Right for You? 8 Facts to Help You Decide
Do you have to change your diet? And how long should you nurse? Here are the answers.

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7 Things to Childproof at Home
Babies and toddlers can get into more trouble than you might imagine. Learn the household dangers...

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Please Do Not Make Your Own Baby Formula
Recipes for homemade baby formula often circulate online. A pediatrician explains why making your ow...

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How to Reduce Your Baby’s Risk of SIDS
Know the risk factors and follow these preventive strategies.

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How do hiccups affect babies?
Pediatrician Tanya Altmann, MD, explains how hiccups affect babies and how to relieve them.