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Water Fluoridation Still Controversial After 80 Years

Despite numerous studies showing that good oral hygiene (brushing and flossing), a healthy diet, and fluoride supplements reduce the risk of tooth decay, water fluoridation remains a flashpoint. Naysayers claim that fluoride causes a variety of health problems ranging from... more

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Sometimes Monsters Are Real

My son is scared of the dark. I have been trying my best to convince him up, down, and sideways that there are NO monsters, they absolutely are not real, and he is totally safe.  But, deep down inside, I... more

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A Weighty Issue

Baby weight. It’s on the tip of every parent’s tongue. What is it that makes a baby’s weight loss (and gain) so important? It’s often the second question new parents ask their doctor or midwife after their baby is born.... more

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Got A Push Plan?

The number of cesarean births are going up and up. In 2005, 1.2 million babies were born by c-section. That number was more than 1.3 million in 2009. The trend is concerning, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)... more

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Umizoomi Triumphs Over Spiderman

TV violence has been the focus of concern among parents, pediatricians, and educators for years, but the long-standing argument has focused more on the appropriateness (or inappropriateness) of adult programs for children. Does it matter, for example, if you turn... more

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Book Review: Kiss Me!

Do you have a “good baby” or a “bad baby?” We know your baby is good, of course. But how often have you heard, “Oh, is she a good baby?” “Oh, he’s so good—he sleeps through the night.” Or, “This... more

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When Should You Start Potty Training?

Should I insist that my child potty train at a certain age or can I follow his lead? more

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Get Smart: Read Right

It’s a no-brainer that reading to your children will help build their vocabulary. Now a team of researchers, after examining eight different studies, has concluded that the way we read to our children—especially when they are young—can boost their IQs.... more

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When Is My Baby Ready To…?

Here are some tips regarding some of the more hotly debated parenting questions. more

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How & What You Feed Your Baby May Affect Growth

When it comes to rapid weight gain, how babies are fed may be just as important as what they are fed according to a recent study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. With one in three U.S.... more