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Fast Food and Your Kids: What do you really get in that drive-through “kids meal” and are you “happy” about it?
“I’m hungry, mom. Can you please get me some chicken and French fries?” This high pitched plea rang out from ...
Drinking Another Mom’s Breastmilk: the science, money and emotions behind this growing business
Would you give your baby another mom’s breast milk? Would you pay for breast milk? Would you donate or sell ...
10 tricks to avoid allergies this spring
One look at my then 4-year-old’s puffy eyes and I knew I had an allergy-sufferer on my hands. I made ...
You’re piercing what? Medical complications of cartilage and ear piercing
It was almost midnight when 14-year-old Kyla came to the emergency room with her mom and two friends– but they ...
Teens and Calcium – 8 Things to Remember
I often have to remind my teen to drink milk and force yogurt or cheese for a snack. As teenagers ...
How Long Can A Baby Go Without Pooping?
“Is 18 days too long to go without pooping?” a mom of a 3-month-old asked. Believe it or not, yes ...
Salty and Sweet: What’s hiding in our kids’ food?
Like most of us, toddlers are suckers for sweet and salty foods. If you want proof, just walk down the ...
Accidental Poisonings in the Home
Remember those bright green Mr. Yuk™ stickers that they used to hand out at school? Created by doctors at the ...
Mutant Bugs: The new LICE
It’s back to school time! Excitement and anxiety are common emotions for children and parents alike. But the reasons for ...