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Diabetes: When to Call the Doctor for Parents
Caring for a child with diabetes includes knowing when to get medical help. Learn more about when to call the doctor.
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Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Child for Parents
Babies born with a cleft may need some feeding help from special bottle systems. Find out what's available and how they work.
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Taking Prescription Opioid Pain Medicines Safely for Teens
Opioids are very good at controlling pain, but there are risks to taking them. If you've been prescribed a medicine that contains an opioid, find out how to use it safely.
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Breastfeeding FAQs: Some Common Concerns for Parents
Here are answers to some questions about common breastfeeding concerns - from biting to spitting up.
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Motivating Preschoolers to Be Active for Parents
A preschooler's desire to move, move, move makes this a great time to encourage fitness habits that can last a lifetime.
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Media Use Guidelines for Parents
Too much media use can take kids away from other activities, such as sleeping, exercising, playing with friends, and doing homework.
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Media Use Guidelines: Babies & Toddlers for Parents
Not sure how much screen time is appropriate for your baby or toddler? Get advice here.
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A to Z: Abuse, Substance for Parents
Substance abuse is when someone drinks alcohol or smokes or takes drugs in a way that could lead to health, legal, and other problems.
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Osteosarcoma for Parents
Osteosarcoma is a type of bone cancer. It happens most often in the arms and legs but can happen in other bones too.
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Glucagon and Diabetes for Parents
Sometimes, if someone with diabetes has very low blood sugar, they need a dose of glucagon to get their blood sugar back to a healthy range.