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Lyme disease prevention for little ones

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Parents, dental hygiene should begin at the first tooth

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Is your child's hay fever making you go haywire?

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After two miscarriages, a rainbow baby is on the way

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Protecting children or vexing anti-vaxxers?

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Most kids aren’t getting enough physical activity. Are yours?

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Holistic health hacks loved by moms

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Combating the loneliness of motherhood

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Experts say no yelling, no spanking ... so how should parents discipline their children?

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Zika publicity has faded, but the health threat remains real

PhillyVoice contributor pushes for more openness around miscarriage on 'Good Day' segment

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There are several types of miscarriage, but none are talked about enough

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Yesterday was my due date and today we remember those who have lost a baby

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Playing favorites: When your toddler prefers one parent over another

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Is it appropriate to discipline other people’s children?

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Children's Health

Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is on the rise

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The terrible twos: What to expect and how to deal

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How to get your little one to nap and sleep through the night

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Social media and child predators: A new campaign encourages parents to pause before they post

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Music to their ears: Why you should play music for your children's developing brains

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Don't make these summer safety missteps

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Protecting our children from E. coli as outbreak worsens

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The importance of health insurance for children

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My toddler stopped walking and it was terrifying: educating parents on a toxic synovitis diagnosis

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Help your child to survive cold and flu season

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A properly installed car seat is one of the simplest ways to protect your child

Tis the season to safeguard your kids

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The lead poisoning problem in America

Some practical advice for planning baby’s first birthday party

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Your baby should get the flu shot and you should, too

Time to wean: why I’m happy (and sad) to stop nursing my 1-year old baby

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The final countdown: 5 ways to pass the time when you’re waiting for your baby

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Stranger danger: Helping babies overcome social anxiety

Mom shaming: Six in 10 mothers have experienced this. But why?

Raising a kind, confident boy who pursues his dreams

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Language dance: The importance of talking to your young child

Smartphones and babies: Why you should keep your little one away from your phone

The tragedy of dry and secondary drowning

Do young children belong in restaurants?

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Baby on board: Is it a good idea to take a young child on a long flight?

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The positive power of predictability

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Wedding season with a baby: Is it appropriate to bring your children?

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