We have record low levels of vaccine preventable childhood diseases in the US, but that does not mean these have disappeared. That’s why it’s important that children receive recommended immunizations on time. More > It’s easy to make sure kids eat breakfast. Just keep breakfast foods on hand and keep them in convenient spots for kids to grab!
- 10 quick, nutritious breakfastsMore > More families are turning to snacks for quick-meal solutions. Try these delicious suggestions that are sure to suit a range of snacking occasions for you and your kids. More >
Taking part in family activities on a regular basis benefits the social and emotional health of young children, a new study finds.More > Taking part in family activities on a regular basis benefits the social and emotional health of young children, a new study finds.More > Antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices are linked with many cases of serious bacterial infections that can cause severe diarrhea in children, according to a new study.More > Antibiotics prescribed in doctors' offices are linked with many cases of serious bacterial infections that can cause severe diarrhea in children, according to a new study.More > Younger siblings of children with autism may show signs of abnormal development or behavior as early as 1 year of age, according to a new study.More > Younger siblings of children with autism may show signs of abnormal development or behavior as early as 1 year of age, according to a new study.More > Read to your baby, sing and play games. But don't waste money on programs that claim to teach infants to read, a new study suggests.More > Read to your baby, sing and play games. But don't waste money on programs that claim to teach infants to read, a new study suggests.More > Boys, but not girls, tend to suffer more from depression and conduct disorder after moving from a poor neighborhood to a better one, a new study says.More > Boys, but not girls, tend to suffer more from depression and conduct disorder after moving from a poor neighborhood to a better one, a new study says.More > Secondhand smoke causes irreversible damage to children's arteries and puts them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke later in life, a new study says.More > Secondhand smoke causes irreversible damage to children's arteries and puts them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke later in life, a new study says.More > Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.More > Under new U.S. guidelines on school lunches, low-income students are eating more fruits and vegetables, according to a new study.More > The cost of treatment for children born with heart defects varies widely across the United States, according to new research. And higher costs may not mean better care.More > The cost of treatment for children born with heart defects varies widely across the United States, according to new research. And higher costs may not mean better care.More > Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.More > Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.More > Childhood vaccines have the potential to prevent 42,000 early deaths and 20 million cases of disease among Americans born in a given year, according to a new analysis.More > Childhood vaccines have the potential to prevent 42,000 early deaths and 20 million cases of disease among Americans born in a given year, according to a new analysis.More >
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Your teen's good health depends on so many things: Avoiding peer pressure to drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes, getting enough sleep, exercising and eating nutritious foods. You can teach your teen manyMore > Many parents don't realize that children and teens can suffer from depression. But they can. In fact, it is estimated that depression affects as many as one in eight adolescents in the United States. More > Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, are devastating illnesses for both the victims as well as their families. More than seven million women suffer from eating disorders. These illnesses areMore > It would be nice if teens came with owners' manuals. But, of course, they don't. Actually, that's part of the fun and challenge of parenting teens. Each one is unique. The best you can do as a parent More > Tobacco use produces significant health problems in teens, including an increase in the number and severity of respiratory illnesses, like asthma and bronchitis, and decreased physical fitness. TobaccoMore >
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A delicious recipe for apple gingerbread muffins.More > ½ cup butter or margarine 2 cups uncooked macaroni (mini-shells are always a hit) ¼ cup minced onion 1 tsp salt ½ tsp dry mustard ½ tsp white pepper 1½ cups water ¾ cup skim milk 2 cupsMore > Who doesn't love crunchy snack mix?More > Make some honey-almond granola!More > 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, peeled, and sliced into ¼-inch slices 1 tsp cinnamon 6 tbsp Creamy peanut butter 4 slices whole wheat bread Cookie cutters – any shape, be creative! Sprinkle the appleMore > Enjoy this delicious classic that uses dill, fresh parsley and green onion.More >
