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Going to the Emergency Room for Parents
Knowing what to expect when you need to take your child to the emergency room can help make it a little less stressful.
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How Can I Get Help in a Crisis? for Teens
If you’re dealing with a crisis, get help right away. Here's how to find people who will listen, talk with you, and help.
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Choosing and Instructing a Babysitter for Parents
One of your most important tasks as a parent is finding a qualified babysitter. Here are some essential tips on choosing and instructing a babysitter.
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What You Need to Know in an Emergency for Parents
In an emergency, it's hard to think clearly about your kids' health information. Here's what important medical information you should have handy, just in case.
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Food Allergies for Parents
Food allergies can cause serious and even deadly reactions in kids, so it's important to know how to feed a child with food allergies and to prevent reactions.
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Food Allergies and Travel for Teens
Taking precautions and carrying meds are just part of normal life for someone who has a food allergy. Here are some tips on how to make travel also feel perfectly routine.
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis for Parents
Diabetic ketoacidosis happens when the body uses fat for energy instead of sugar. People with diabetes can get it if their blood sugar levels are too high for too long and they don’t have enough insulin in their system.
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Splenic Sequestration for Parents
Splenic sequestration is when too many blood cells get stuck in the spleen. This medical emergency can happen to people, usually kids, who have sickle cell disease.
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Definition: Asthma Action Plan for Parents
An asthma action plan is a set of individualized written instructions, designed with a doctor, that detail how a person with asthma should manage his or her asthma at home.
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Going to School With Food Allergies for Parents
With preparation and education, a child with a food allergy can stay safe at school.