Tag: children’s health
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Let’s Chill About Germs: What Parents Really Need to Know
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, where cleanliness is often prioritized, it’s time to reassess our fears about germs, especially when it comes to our children. Numerous studies suggest that a hyper-clean environment can actually be detrimental to kids’ health, making them more susceptible to allergies and other health issues. It’s refreshing to hear that…
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Dear Fellow Mothers: You Have the Power to Save a Life
Get Pregnant Fast To my fellow mothers, Last night, just before settling in for bed, I took a moment to scroll through Facebook one last time. What I saw filled me with dread. My neighbor’s 5-year-old son, Noah, who spent much of last year battling AML—a severe form of leukemia—has relapsed. He will need to…
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What Does the HiB Vaccine Protect Against?
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! If you’re curious about the HiB vaccine and what it does for your little one, you’re in the right place. Let’s break it down in a friendly way. The HiB vaccine is designed to protect against Hib disease, which is caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b. This…
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Murphy’s Laws of Traveling with Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Traveling with children often feels like a lesson in expectation management. In my experience as a parent, the moments I anticipated to be extraordinary—like childbirth, holidays, and birthday celebrations—often turned out to be major disappointments. Conversely, the little things, like family bike rides, ice cream on a Wednesday evening, or breakfast in…
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A Conversation for the Future
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: January 27, 2023 Originally Published: July 18, 2010 As is common with children at this age, my three-year-old son has begun to inquire about human anatomy. Recently, he asked me, “Where’s your belly button?” mixing up the terms in the way only a child can. “Mommies don’t have penises,” I explained…
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Just One Hour of Daily TV Can Lead to Childhood Obesity
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study has revealed alarming insights regarding children’s television viewing habits and their correlation with obesity. Researchers found that kindergartners and first-graders who watched just one hour of TV each day were significantly more likely to be overweight or obese than their peers who limited their screen time to under 60…
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10 Essential Insights Your Pediatrician Might Overlook
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent aspires to find a pediatrician they can trust and rely on. While some parents are fortunate enough to find that perfect fit, others may not share the same experience. If you do have a great pediatrician, make sure to attend all appointments and express your gratitude—perhaps with some homemade cookies…
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When Your Baby Needs Glasses
Get Pregnant Fast As an expectant mother, you often find yourself dreaming about your little one. Naturally, the top priority is a healthy baby, but we all have those visions of how our child will look. You may hope she inherits your grandmother’s blue eyes, wish he doesn’t have your partner’s nose, and, let’s be…