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 >
When faced with a strange, new gizmo, preschoolers figured out how it worked more quickly than college students did, a new study shows.More > When faced with a strange, new gizmo, preschoolers figured out how it worked more quickly than college students did, a new study shows.More > Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More > Teens and young adults involved in relationship violence are more likely to suffer depression, a new study indicates.More > Teens who have tried electronic cigarettes may be more likely to smoke regular cigarettes, according to the authors of a new study.More > Teens who have tried electronic cigarettes may be more likely to smoke regular cigarettes, according to the authors of a new study.More > Many parents know that allergies are seasonal, but fewer may realize that the same is true of asthma: A new study suggests the riskiest time for children with asthma is September, as they head back to school.More > Many parents know that allergies are seasonal, but fewer may realize that the same is true of asthma: A new study suggests the riskiest time for children with asthma is September, as they head back to school.More > Students who have to repeat a grade can cause discipline problems among their classmates, a new study indicates.More > Students who have to repeat a grade can cause discipline problems among their classmates, a new study indicates.More > Special counseling from family doctors had no effect on young people's binge drinking or marijuana use, new research suggests.More > Special counseling from family doctors had no effect on young people's binge drinking or marijuana use, new research suggests.More > Mealtime is supposed to be family time, but a new study suggests that ever-present smartphones are impeding parent-child communication at the table.More > Mealtime is supposed to be family time, but a new study suggests that ever-present smartphones are impeding parent-child communication at the table.More > U.S. children in need of a kidney transplant are faring better now than a couple of decades ago, but there is still plenty of room for improvement, a new study finds.More > U.S. children in need of a kidney transplant are faring better now than a couple of decades ago, but there is still plenty of room for improvement, 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 > 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 >
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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 >
