FAMILY LIFE How do you manage a child who gets stomachaches every school morning? Or one who refuses to go to after-school activities? Or who is trapped in the bathroom with frequent hand washing? One in every 5 kids suffers from a diagnosable anxiety disorder. Experts Reid Wilson, professor of psychiatry at the University of […]
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FAMILY LIFE Each year, millions of Americans travel and visit friends and family members for the holidays. And with so many overnight visits this time of year, being a courteous houseguest is a skill that may come in handy. If you’re staying with a friend or family member, remember these tips: *Make plans well in
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FAMILY LIFE 1.Build confidence daily (even for 5 minutes):It is the everyday things we do with our children that help them feel stronger and happier no matter what. Say affirmations together on the way to school or read a bedtime story every night that teaches about your child’s power within. 2.Get them moving:Children need to
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WELL-BEING You won’t live forever, but you can’t live like there’s no tomorrow, because tomorrow is coming. You can prepare for tomorrow today by making smart lifestyle choices or changing poor health habits-it’s never too late to do that, says Dr. Edward Creagan in his book How Not to Be My Patient: A Physician’s Secrets
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FAMILY LIFE Parents should set the example and be persistent, said Dr. Felipe Lobelo, who specializes in nutrition, physical activity, and obesity at the CDC. 1.Eat more fruits and vegetables.Serve vegetables your kids are most likely to eat. 2.Spend less time in front of a screen.Place limits on the amount of time kids spend in
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FAMILY LIFE Having a healthy, supportive marriage is important to your overall well-being. But the stresses of life, work, family, and day-to-day problems can put a strain on even the best marriage at times. Fortunately, there are some ways you can help keep your marriage strong – or work on problems before they become major
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Children’s Health Signs, Symptoms & Causes Vomiting is when you throw up what is in your stomach. Nausea is when you feel like you’re going to throw up. Here are some common causes of nausea and vomiting: * Viruses in the intestines. (Your child can get diarrhea, too.) * Getting upset. * Morning sickness in
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Children’s Health Tonsillitis is when the tonsils are swollen mostly due to infection. This can be viral or bacterial. Take your child to the doctor if he or she has a bad sore throat. Some sore throats that aren’t treated can lead to other problems like abscesses, kidney problems, or rheumatic heart disease. The doctor
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Children’s Health Signs, Symptoms & Causes There are many lymph glands in the body. They protect the body from infection. They make a white blood cell that kills germs in the body. Lymph glands also trap viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells. You can feel your child’s lymph glands when they swell up. When a lymph
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Children’s Health Here is a list of medicines and other things you should keep at home. * Store items in a handy, dry place, but out of children’s reach. * Check the expiration dates often. Throw away and replace outdated items. * Find out what kind and how much of each medicine you can give
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