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Electrical, Heating & Cooling: Household Safety Checklist for Parents
Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your heating and cooling elements, smoke detectors, and electrical systems. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.
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A to Z: Hirschsprung Disease for Parents
Learn about Hirschsprung disease, a birth defect that prevents a child from passing bowel movements.
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A to Z: Lactose Intolerance for Parents
Lactose intolerance happens because the body has trouble digesting a kind of sugar that's in milk products.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Factsheet (for Schools) for Parents
What teachers should know about IBS, and how to help students who have it.
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A to Z Symptom: Belly Pain for Parents
Belly pain is common and, most of the time, doesn't have a serious cause.
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Stool Test: Giardia for Parents
This test may be done if a child has watery diarrhea, belly pain, lots of intestinal gas, appetite loss, and nausea or vomiting.
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What to Do About Stomachaches for Parents
Stomachaches are common in childhood, and often caused by gas, constipation or viruses. Find out when a stomachache requires a trip to the doctor.
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Health Care Providers: Gastroenterologists for Parents
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats diseases and conditions that affect the stomach and intestines.
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Enzymes for Parents
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions in our bodies. They’re essential to digestion, blood clotting, and growth, and do many other important things.
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Protecting Your Family From Wildfire Smoke Air Pollution for Parents
Wildfires are becoming more common due to changes in the environment. These tips can help you be ready when wildfires happen or the air quality is poor in your area.