Health
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216Newborn Protection: Preventative care, including shots, safeguards infants against serious conditions
Groups and websites that discourage immunizations are fueling a movement away from vaccines through scare tactics and misleading stories. Like a dangerous...
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230A Little Jolt: Caffeine’s risks for kids and teens
Caffeine is the most commonly consumed stimulant in the world. It’s found in soda, energy drinks, coffee, tea, and chocolate, among other...
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202The Tale of the Very Bad Back: When my body sent me an unwelcome message
My hair is turning gray. There’s a chance I need reading glasses. I drive the speed limit and I appreciate the artistry...
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463Will Work for Food: How I got my kids to help make dinner
Not long ago, I gathered our children around for a family meeting to announce their newest chore: helping make dinner.
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512Fueling Performance: Learn about nutrition for a teen athlete
I’m a sports dietitian who has worked with hundreds of elite and pro athletes, and my best advice for teen athletes is...
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433All Together Now: Make family meals a reality with these simple tips
Life is so busy that sometimes it can become challenging to have a meal together. As a mom, I know that having...
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396Making Milk: Breastfeeding is doable but sometimes challenging
If you’re pregnant and considering breastfeeding, it’s useful to gather information before you’ve actually got a hungry baby on your hands. For...
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547In a Family Way: Love, marriage and babies—with some technical assistance
Carrie and Stacy Portzline-Large were married in September 2012 and soon after began to discuss having a family. They decided to go...
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246Hand to Mouth: How to help babies start to sample solid food
When you first start introducing your baby to solid foods, it can be overwhelming to figure out what is best. I have...
