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Eating Disorders: Is Your Teen a Dangerous Dieter?

More4kids — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:45:05 +0000

Teen Eating Disorders: A dangerous dieter is not quite a victim of an eating disorder, but they certainly aren’t pursuing a healthy lifestyle when it comes to diet and exercise. Learn the warning signs and head them off before it is too late.

Preventing Sickness in Daycare and Preschool

More4kids — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:13:25 +0000

Starting preschool or daycare can special time for kids. It is also a time when kids are in close proximity and germs are spread. Here are some ideas to help.

Junk Food and Schools – Who is Responsible for What Kids Are Eating?

More4kids — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:50:24 +0000

Today there seems to be a huge controversy over the food that is being served in school and how healthy it is. Junk Food and Schools - Who is Responsible for What Kids Are Eating?

Swine Flu for Parents: Real World Answers

More4kids — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:03:38 +0000

There's an incredible amount of information out there about the swine flu...along with a lot of mixed messages. What we hope to do is pull together some of the best, most reliable information currently available from some of our best sources and provide you with some "real world" answers to some very important questions.

When Do I Call the Doctor?

More4kids — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:06:25 +0000

Each and every new parent's worst nightmare is not being able to tell when they should call the doctor. Here are some general ideas when to call, but always trust your gut and never be afraid to call your pedicatrition if you are concerned.

Teaching Our Kids Healthy Eating Habits

More4kids — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:08:38 +0000

With school starting and the current debate going on about health care... now is the time for all of us to step back and re-educate ourselves and our children on healthy eating.

Gardasil – What Every Parent Should Now

More4kids — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:19:15 +0000

by Jennifer Shakeel

As nurse I my first reaction is yes, this is a vaccine that I believe all young females should get. As a mother, I can understand the hesitation that many mothers have over getting their daughter vaccinated. I will say for the record that my oldest daughter did get the vaccination, and it was a decision that she and I made together.

Making Healthy Foods Fun for Kids

More4kids — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:31:07 +0000

How do our kids know that food is good for them? Kids tend to not like what is good for them. Here are some tips to help make healthy food fun.

MRS – What Parents Should Know

More4kids — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:08:06 +0000

MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, which is a newly resistant strain of the staph infection. Here is information every parent should know about MRSA...

ADHD and Giftedness

More4kids — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:21:45 +0000

Many people, including teachers and medical professionals do not realize that giftedness is associated with feelings of anger and frustration, underachievement, fidgeting, impulsive behaviors, intensity, high energy, stubbornness, nonconforming, individualistic, sloppiness, poor handwriting, disorganization, absentmindedness, forgetfulness, daydreaming, moodiness and a low interest in d