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Schools Are Doing Less Nitpicking Over Head Lice

by Honey Berk, Posted Oct 5th 2010

Hey, parents -- your child with lice doesn't have to stay home! Um, sorry, teachers. Credit: Sharon Gekoski-Kimmel/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT
We ...Case of head lice? Stop itching and get back to school!
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Sleep by the Numbers

by the editors at onlineschools.org, Posted Sep 27th 2010

To sleep, perchance to dream ... Eh, when you're a parent, it's more about just getting some snooze time (and praying that your little one won't ...To sleep, perchance to dream... Eh, when you're a parent, it's more about just getting some snooze time (and praying that your little one won't give you a 5 a.m. wake-up call!)
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Best Children's Hospitals: Neurology

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Aug 10th 2010

Pediatric Stroke Program director Dr. Rebecca Ichord conducts a neurological exam with her patient. Credit: Children's Hospital of ...In children, diseases of the nervous system are complicated and include myriad complex diagnoses, from brain tumors to epilepsy and seizures. For this reason, receiving care at specialized children's neurology and neurosurgery hospitals is paramount.
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More Girls Entering Puberty Early, Study Finds

by Colleen Egan, Posted Aug 10th 2010

Girls are maturing earlier than ever. Credit: Getty Images Girl, you'll be a woman soon. Sooner than you thought. A new study ...
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Best Children's Hospitals: Orthopedics

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Aug 9th 2010

Does your child have a sports injury? Check out the top hospitals for orthopedics. Credit: Elise Amendola, AP
When your child is ill, ...With more children getting involved in competitive sports each year, the number of children's sports injuries is on the rise. As a result, parents are increasingly turning to specialized orthopedic hospitals to treat their children.
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Best Children's Hospitals: Diabetes

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Aug 4th 2010

Johns Hopkins is a leader in juvenile diabetes research. Credit: John's Hopkins Children's Center
When your child is ill, only the ...Faced with the rise of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children and the emerging epidemic of childhood obesity, America's top children's hospitals are ramping up their research and treatment options for diabetes and endocrine disorders.
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Best Children's Hospitals: Cancer

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Aug 3rd 2010

At St. Jude's, no child is denied care because their family can't pay for treatment. Credit: Seth Dixon, St Jude Children's Research ...Which hospitals are the best of the best when it comes to treating cancer, the leading cause of death in children? Three stand out.
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Best Children's Hospitals: Digestive and Liver Disorders

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Aug 2nd 2010

Nurses keep things light. Credit: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center When your child is sick, only the very best care is ...Here are the top hospitals treating digestive disorders for children.
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