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Healthy, Happy Children: Choking Prevention
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Monday, March 1, 2010. Choking is a common form of injury and death among children. The risk of choking is high among children under the age of five, with children under one being at the greatest risk. Here are several things parents can do to help prevent choking accidents from happening:. Food is responsible for most choking accidents, so supervise your children during mealtime. Encourage your child to chew completely before swallowing, and never allow your child to run and play while eating. Look at m...
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Healthy, Happy Children: March 2010
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Monday, March 29, 2010. In the News: Vitamin D Deficiency in Infants. A new study is showing that a majority of infants, even those on formula, aren't getting enough vitamin D in their diet. Vitamin D is important for for strong bones and overall health. Read the following article to learn more about this study:. Http:/ www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/22/vitamin.d.babies/index.html. Friday, March 26, 2010. FAQs on Food Allergies. What is a food allergy? And can be deadly. What causes food allergies? It is har...
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Healthy, Happy Children: Types of Eating Disorders
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Types of Eating Disorders. Is an eating disorder in which the child thinks she/he is fat and thus restricts eating to just a few hundred calories a day. These children have a fear of gaining weight, a very distorted body image, and often will sneak or hide food avoid eating it. They will appear extremely thin, their hair becomes dull and brittle, and girls will often stop menstruating. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. Additional Sites for Parents. Top 1...
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Healthy, Happy Children: Eating Disorders on the Rise
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Eating Disorders on the Rise. Did you know that 50 percent of girls between the ages of 11 and 13 see themselves as overweight? This week I will focus on the different types of eating disorders and their signs and symptoms, as well as ways you, as parents, can promote healthy self-image in your children. 42 percent of 1st to 3rd grade girls want to be thinner. 40 percent of newly identified cases of anorexia are in girls 15 to 19 years old. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Healthy, Happy Children: April 2010
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010. The best treatment for children who suffers from seasonal allergies is to avoid the allergy-causing agent. If your child is allergic to pollen, this would include environmental modifications like keeping windows closed in your home and in the car and limiting your child's outdoor activities when the counts are the highest, like early morning for pollen. Monday, April 26, 2010. Symptoms of Seasonal Allergies. Spring can be a miserable time for infants and children who suffer fro...
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Healthy, Happy Children: May 2010
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Wednesday, May 26, 2010. In the News: Choking Hazard Labels on Food. Choking hazard labels on food now too? That's what the American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending. Just like toys have to be labeled if there are small parts that may be dangerous for small children, pediatricians recognize that certain foods also pose a huge risk and should have similar labels. Choking injury and death is largely preventable. To read the entire article in the New York Times,. Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Is an eating dis...
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Healthy, Happy Children: Top 10 On-the-Go Breakfasts
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Thursday, May 20, 2010. Top 10 On-the-Go Breakfasts. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and unfortunately more than half of kids in the U.S. go to school each day without eating breakfast. I know how busy mornings can be trying to get everyone ready and out the door. Here is my top ten list of ways to prepare a healthy breakfast for your kids that they can take on the go:. 1 Yogurt and granola. 3 Bagel with peanut butter. 6 Portable fruits like bananas, apples, oranges, pears.
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The Official Site of Bergemuda: THAT's Dairy Free?!?
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The Official Site of Bergemuda. Wednesday, March 6, 2013. Cole recently went to Johns Hopkins for his annual allergy testing. I was devestated when I received his results. Not only are his allergies getting worse, but also more encompassing. Anyway, I'm trying to focus on the positive, so I figured I'd post about how I've recently come across a ton of snacks and treats Cole CAN eat. A ton of store-bought food that has made me stop and say, ". That is dairy free? To be kidding me! Bergemuda at Its Best.
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Healthy, Happy Children: Ask a Nurse: Treating Minor Cuts and Scrapes
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Saturday, May 22, 2010. Ask a Nurse: Treating Minor Cuts and Scrapes. What is the best way to care for my child's minor cuts or scrapes? The two most important things to remember when treating your child's minor cuts and scrapes is to 1.) stop the bleeding. And 2) prevent infection. Most minor injuries heal rather quickly. If, however, a wound does not heal or if you begin to notice signs of infection (redness, swelling, pus or watery discharge, and fever0,call your pediatrician. Labels: ask a nurse.
