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Are School Computers Ergonomically Friendly?

by Tania Cowling May 8th, 2014| School, Tweens
My friend’s Tween came home from middle school complaining of a neck ache and his eyes hurting. We weren’t quite sure what to make of this -- does he need glasses?  Did he pull a muscle? Is this the beginning of a headache syndrome? After cross-examining him with questions,
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Protect Fragile Skin

by Lori Sciame May 6th, 2014| Preschool, Safety
Preschool children have rejoiced the past few weeks. This is because spring chased winter away, and young children can finally go outside to play.  It's a magical time full of nature's newness:  budding trees, baby birds, and springtime blossoms.  It's also a time when new safety concerns arise.  For
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Are You In Line for Twins?

by Jane Wangersky April 28th, 2014| Pregnancy
What are the chances you’ll give birth to twins? Small, but not so small as they would’ve been a few decades ago. The twin birth rate in the U.S. has gone up since 1980, according to a recent study that says “In 2009, 1 in every 30
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3 Reasons for Pregnant Women to Go to the Dentist

by Jane Wangersky April 14th, 2014| Pregnancy
Health care appointments are a part of life during pregnancy, and they need to include dental appointments. Dental care in pregnancy can be important not only for your baby’s healthy development, but for your own comfort. Here’s why:

  • Dental treatments, including X-rays and even local anesthesia, are safe for pregnant
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How Safe? Your Child’s Food & Water

by Lori Sciame April 8th, 2014| Preschool, Safety
Food and water provide the necessary nutrients for your preschooler to remain healthy and active.  Just like a car needs the right gasoline to perform effectively, a child needs the correct "fuel" to be able to tackle the business of living!  Parents, then, must monitor more than just vitamin
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Babies Need Their Eyes Checked Too

by Tania Cowling March 24th, 2014| Care, Infants/Toddlers
If you think that only older people have eye problems, you are wrong. Babies need to be screened for eye issues from the time of birth. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all babies have an eye exam performed by their
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Safe Sex

by Sam P. March 21st, 2014| Safety, Teen Perspective, Teens
There's no point in beating around the bush, most teens nowadays are sexually active.  Teen pregnancy rates definitely have gone down over the years, but not enough.  Teens are still getting pregnant and their futures are typically crushed, and usually if the child isn't given up for adoption they
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Night Terrors

by Ronald A. Rowe March 19th, 2014| Elementary
We spend a lot of time here at Your Parenting Info discussing how to keep our elementary-age children safe from all manner of harm out there in the world. Today’s kids face stranger danger, bullying, peer pressure, sports and play injuries, contaminated food and water, poor role models, and
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3 “Healthy” Foods Pregnant Women Should Avoid

by Jane Wangersky March 17th, 2014| Pregnancy
Although the recent case of a pregnant woman who unknowingly ate meat tainted with LSD made headlines, we can be sure most of the time that the food we buy is safe. However, pregnant women have to be especially careful. During pregnancy the immune system weakens a little to
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Pills Can Kill

by Lori Sciame March 11th, 2014| Preschool, Safety
Pills may seem magical.  They can relieve the pain of a sore throat, reduce a high fever, and even cure a nagging cough.  In this sense, these "miracle" drugs help to make our lives and our children's lives much more comfortable. However, medicines can also be a safety hazard
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Children and Flu: Prevention and Treatment

by Tom Seman MD FAAP March 10th, 2014| Elementary
Every year, starting in the fall we hear the reports and recommendations that we, as a general public, should get our flu shots. But why? What makes us worry so much about this viral infection?

This viral infection has the rightful reputation of being a very serious disease. Between 1976
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3 Things to Know About Childbirth

by Jane Wangersky March 3rd, 2014| Pregnancy
When I read first-time moms’ stories of their labors and deliveries, the words “nobody ever told me” or “something they never tell you” often jump out at me. Though it’s hard to believe today’s mothers-to-be could be uninformed on anything to do with pregnancy, still I know what they
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