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Safe Kids USA and Johnson & Johnson to Air Webcast on Sports Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 25th 2011

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Johnson & Johnson are sponsoring a webcast May 2 at 12 p.m., to educate parents of ...Panel will discuss preventable sports injuries in children.
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Heart Defects in Minority Children Yield Greater Risk of Death, Study Shows

by Mary Beth Sammons, Posted Apr 20th 2011

Black children with heart conditions have a greater chance of dying before age 5 than their white peers. Credit: Getty Images The ...Black children with heart conditions have a greater chance of dying before age 5 than their white peers.
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Dr. Mom Shouldn't Be the One Diagnosing Sports Injuries

by Tom Henderson, Posted Apr 19th 2011

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Leave it to the real doctors, Dr. Mom! Credit: Corbis Can you move your ...Survey: Parents admit they don't know enough about sports-related injuries.
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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

by Elizabeth Humphrey, Posted Apr 15th 2011

There are several steps to take to keep your child safe online. Credit: Getty Images So, you're thinking of setting ...At any age, parents should always preview sites, determining if they provide age-appropriate games.
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A 10-Minute Cardiac Test Could Save Children's Lives

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 23rd 2011

Researchers suggest parents add an electrocardiogram to their children's medical checkups as a precaution. Credit: Getty Images Heart ...Potentially fatal heart conditions often go undetected.
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Food Allergies More Likely in First-Born Children, Study Finds

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 22nd 2011

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First-borns are more likely to be allergic to certain foods, a new study says. Credit: Getty ...Your big sister may pick on you, but at least she's allergic to peanuts.
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New Car Seat Policy Keeps Kids in Booster Seats Much Longer

by Honey Berk, Posted Mar 21st 2011

if(typeof AOLVP_cfg==='undefined')AOLVP_cfg=[];AOLVP_cfg.push({id:'AOLVP_47454999001','codever':0.1, 'autoload':true, 'autoplay':false, ...The AAP now calls for toddlers to stay in rear-facing car seats until age 2.
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Public Health Insurance is Confusing to Parents

by Tom Henderson, Posted Mar 18th 2011

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Many parents don't know they qualify for health care assistance. Credit: Corbis If Oregon is ...Parents confused over children's health insurance status.
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