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Child health and development

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How to talk to kids about tragic events
Start by being honest and listening to their fears.

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Childhood obesity and sugar: What’s the link?
Soda and processed foods likely play a significant role.

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Eco-nesting: how to protect your baby from hidden toxic chemicals
Save this science-backed checklist for smart planning—and easy shopping—during pregnancy.

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5 reasons your teen might be depressed
Many are especially vulnerable to this common condition.

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Toddlers and tech: How young is too young?
Digital devices are everywhere—but they may not be safe for your two-year-old.

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Childhood obesity is a major problem. Is your child at risk?
Addressing childhood weight problems now could help avoid health issues later in life.

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How much screen time is too much for kids?
Digital media is practically unavoidable. But there are ways parents can curb kids' tech use.

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Exposing kids to peanuts early may prevent allergy later
But how soon is too soon? Learn the safe way—and the best age—to introduce peanut butter to your bab...

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More than 75,000 Britax car seats recalled
Here’s what you need to know and how to make sure your child is safe.

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4 strategies to make surgery easier for your child