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Article at a Glance
Article at a Glance
Article at a Glance
Article at a Glance Most federal agencies allow you to get recall information through emails, apps, and social media. Recalls.gov pools product recall information from six different federal agencies for you. Register new products with the manufacturer to be notified of any recalls. This is particularly important with products like cribs, highchairs, and car seats. … Continue reading “Keeping On Top of Product Recalls”
Article at a Glance Study shows that overall violence in movies has doubled since 1950, and gun violence has tripled since 1985. Movies that were given an R-rating in the 80’s would probably now only receive a PG-13 rating. Parents are encouraged to do their homework on a movie or video game before their kids … Continue reading “Study: PG-13 Movies Today Have More Violence than R-Rated Movies in the 80’s”
Article at a Glance Report finds that antibiotics are being over prescribed for upper respiratory infections in children. Overusing antibiotics creates infectious organisms that are resistant to antibiotics. Antibiotics only work on bacteria, not viruses. Using an antibiotic on a virus is not only unhelpful but can cause harmful side effects. Whether or not an … Continue reading “Report Cautions Doctors About Prescribing Antibiotics for Children”
Article at a Glance Most children do not need a multivitamin, but it doesn’t do any harm for them to take one. The American Academy of Pediatrics does recommend that children take a vitamin D supplement. Treat vitamins like you would medicine. Taken in large quantities they can be toxic. According to the American Academy … Continue reading “Should My Child Take a Multi-Vitamin?”
Article at a Glance There is no “right” level of activity. It depends largely on your child and your family. Children who are overscheduled will show symptoms like depression, anxiety, irritability, restlessness, and over tiredness. Don’t let external pressures influence how much your child is involved in. Focus on what is right for your child. … Continue reading “Is Your Child Overscheduled?”
Article at a Glance Create a safe place for your children to ask questions by gradually talking to your children about their bodies as they grow and develop. It is very important that your children know what changes to expect before they start puberty. Children worry a lot about fitting in. Assure them that the … Continue reading “How to Prepare Your Child for Puberty”
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