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Are Infant Walkers Safe? for Parents
Find out what the experts have to say.
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Heart Palpitations for Parents
Heart palpitations are rapid or irregular heartbeats that make it feel like the heart is racing or fluttering. They usually aren't a sign of a health problem, and most kids who have them won't need to limit their physical activity.
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Sports Drinks and Energy Drinks for Teens
When it comes to staying hydrated, you have many drinks to choose from. But are sports and energy drinks a good option?
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Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old for Parents
From scooting to crawling to cruising, during these months, babies are learning how to get around.
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How to Handle Vomiting for Parents
Vomiting can be caused by many things, most commonly gastroenteritis (the "stomach flu"). Here's what to do when your child throws up.
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Premature Ventricular Contractions for Parents
A premature ventricular contraction (PVC) is an early heartbeat that happens between normal heartbeats. PVCs usually are harmless.
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What Should I Do If I Can't Sleep? for Teens
If you find yourself lying awake in bed, try these tips.
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Walls & Floors, Doors & Windows, Furniture, Stairways: Household Safety Checklist for Parents
Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your walls, floors, furniture, doors, windows, and stairways. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.
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How to Handle Nausea for Parents
Nausea or feeling sick to the stomach often happens before kids throw up (vomit). It's rarely serious. Learn how to treat nausea in children.
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A to Z: Burn, First-Degree for Parents
A first-degree burn is a minor burn that only affects the top layer of skin, or epidermis. It is the mildest of the three types of burns (first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree).