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Dehydration for Parents
Sometimes kids lose fluids and salts through fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. Here are some tips on preventing or treating dehydration.
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Pregnant or Breastfeeding? Nutrients You Need for Parents
Learn which nutrients you need while pregnant or breastfeeding, and easy ways to add them to your diet.
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Well-Child Visit: 9 Months for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your baby might be doing by 9 months old.
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How to Handle Constipation for Parents
Constipation is when a child has fewer bowel movements than usual. Ease constipation with the three Fs: fluid, fiber, and fitness.
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Smokeless Tobacco for Teens
Some types of smokeless tobacco contain more nicotine than cigarettes, so it can be even harder to quit using smokeless tobacco than to quit smoking.
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Be a Fit Kid for Kids
A lot of people talk about fit kids, but how do you become one? Here are five rules to live by, if you want to eat right, be active, and keep a healthy weight.
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Well-Child Visit: 1.5 Years (18 Months) for Parents
Find out what this well-child visit will involve and what your toddler might be doing by 18 months.
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Snacks for Toddlers for Parents
Some toddlers may seem too busy exploring to slow down and eat. Others may be fickle about food or refuse to eat at mealtime. That's where healthy, well-timed snacks come in.
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Bone Health After Cancer Treatment for Parents
Cancer medicines and radiation treatment can weaken bones. Find out what can help improve a child’s bone health after cancer treatment.
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Fluoride for Parents
Keeping kids' teeth healthy requires more than just daily brushing. Learn about fluoride, a substance found naturally in water that plays an important role in healthy teeth.