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So your baby has an ear infection. Now what?

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Oct 19, 2020

Has your child started pulling, tugging or rubbing his or her ears? Maybe your baby can’t sleep and has kept you up crying and fussy all night? Most likely your child has ear pain from an infection.  Ear infections are...

The teething phase: What to expect and how to soothe sore gums

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Sep 15, 2020

As a parent, it feels like a huge success when you finally hit your stride and have somewhat of a routine down with your new baby. Unfortunately, this can all come crashing down once those first teeth start to make...

7 ways to encourage your child’s learning

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Apr 30, 2020

As a parent, helping your child learn at home can be a challenge. If you’re new to homeschooling and just settling into a new role as your child’s teacher, or just trying to help them with schoolwork, you may feel...

What to do when your baby won’t stop crying

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Mar 11, 2020

The moment you bring a new life into this world, you become a parent — a remarkable, celebrated title. You’ve spent nine months preparing to be a support system, safe haven and outlet of unconditional love for your baby. While...

19 simple ways to keep your children safe from injury

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Mar 4, 2020

As the spring and summer months approach, the warmer weather provides more opportunity for children to enjoy the outdoors — and unfortunately, more opportunity for injury. Children have a free spirit and often do not recognize the consequences that accompany...

My daughter’s journey with Down Syndrome and Type 1 diabetes

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Dec 20, 2019

Our world changed on June 2, 2015, at 9:28 p.m. when Charlotte Grace Keilty was born six weeks early in Weiden, Germany. Within a couple hours of Charlotte’s arrival, the doctors informed us that they believed Charlotte had Down Syndrome. Although the official test took a...

Toddler makes miraculous recovery from rare paralyzing disease

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Nov 20, 2019

October 8th started as a day like any other. Elizabeth Cardone walked into her son’s room to start getting him up and ready for the day. Corbin and his one-year-old sister had been recovering from a respiratory infection but seemed...

Acing the NICU: How I’m giving preemies like me a fighting chance

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Nov 15, 2019

I was born as a premature baby 10 weeks early and weighing just 2 lbs. My identical twin had passed away at 26 weeks due to complications. I, too, had complications and the odds were certainly stacked against me. I...

How hand sanitizer stops the spread of school germs

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Sep 17, 2019

“To gel, or not to gel?”  With the recent surge in promotion of hand sanitizer for school-age children, that is the question that many parents face. Hand sanitizer is even included on some back-to-school supply lists, leaving many parents to...

Are my child’s growing pains normal?

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Sep 11, 2019

Growing up can be hard work and it is sometimes tough on your body. Growing pains are commonly seen in preschool and school-aged kids, and affect about 10 to 40 percent of children. Many people consider these pains to be...

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How to protect your kids from the dangers of diet culture

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Aug 21, 2019

As the health and wellness industry grows, more products, apps, supplements and diets continue to emerge for adults. But recently, these dieting tools have taken on a newer niche market — children. While some of these nutrition devices and digital...

6 strategies for managing your family’s food allergies

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Jul 29, 2019

Have you noticed that food allergies are becoming increasingly common? Chances are if you don’t have a food allergy yourself, you can probably name several people you know who do. When it comes to food allergies, my experience is both...

How to successfully transition your baby to solid foods

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Jun 5, 2019

There are many theories on how and when you should feed your infant. As your baby approaches four months of age, the options can become overwhelming and nerve-wracking as information pours in. From relatives and friends, to the media and...

Why trampolines may be more dangerous than you think

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Jan 3, 2019

Jumping on a trampoline may seem like a fun physical activity for your child, but how safe is this popular pastime? The truth is that trampolines pose a significant safety concern for all children, especially those under the age of...

A Thanksgiving miracle: Micro preemie makes it home for the holidays

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Nov 21, 2018

This year, one Pottsboro family has a big blessing to add to the top of the list of things they’re thankful for — the long-awaited homecoming of their baby girl, Pearly Jo.After 136 days in the neonatal intensive care unit...

Which baby formula should you choose?

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Oct 19, 2018

When it comes to breastfeeding, there are a lot of opinions. But it’s important to remember that every baby is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all answer.While breastfeeding may not be a fit for every mother due to health or...

Why playtime is the most important part of your child’s day

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Oct 8, 2018

Next time you take your child to the doctor, you may get an unusual prescription: playtime.Playing is more than a way for children to have fun and pass the time. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, playtime is the...

How to help your child shake school-related anxiety

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Sep 27, 2018

As a parent, it can be concerning when your child starts to show signs of school-related anxiety. School is the place where they go to learn, grow and socialize — it shouldn’t be something they dread or fear.School-related anxiety can...

How to help your teen prevent sports injuries

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Sep 6, 2018

Young athletes tend to think they’re invincible — until an injury strikes. The truth is that injuries can happen to any athlete, regardless of age or skill level. As a parent, there are things you can do to help your...

How to set healthy screen time limits

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Aug 24, 2018

At your child’s next checkup, the doctor may ask you this question: how much screen time is your child getting?You may wonder why we care — how is screen time a health issue? Let’s elaborate.Screen time refers to the amount...