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Building Healthy Habits in Kids

WEBHow to Help Your Child Create Healthy Habits That Will Stick Around From the moment you find out you’re going to be a parent, you logically wonder (and often …

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Let’s Chat! How to Talk With Your Kids About Important Health …

WEBBy age 8, talk with your child about changes that come with puberty, including periods, acne, mood changes, facial hair and voice deepening. This is because …

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Your Baby and Down Syndrome: How to Meet Their Needs

WEBBuild those muscles. Low muscle tone also means that exercise is really important. Gently bicycle your child’s legs, move their arms, do tummy time as …

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Home ⋆ Children's Health

WEB3 years ago. by Children's Hospital of Georgia. According to the Trevor Project, 42% of LGBTQ youth considered attempting suicide in the past year and 70% stated their …

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Do You Know How Heavy Your Child’s Backpack Is

WEBExperts agree that kids should carry about 10% of their body weight on their backs—and no more than 20%. That means that if your child weighs 60 pounds, their …

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5 things happy and healthy kids do ⋆ Children's Health

WEBChildren’s Hospital of Georgia is the only facility in the area dedicated exclusively to children. It staffs the largest team of pediatric specialists in the region who …

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A day in the life of a pediatric dietician

WEBSarah Tankersley is a pediatric clinical dietitian at the Children's Hospital of Georgia. Sarah is a native of Augusta and received a bachelor's degree in nutrition and …

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Why Physical Education Is Important

WEBPhysical education, or PE, is a school subject that follows a curriculum based on the national standards for physical education for each grade level. In addition …

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Should I Take My Child to Urgent Care

WEBIf your child’s health concern is not an emergency, but you cannot wait until the next day to receive care, go to an urgent care clinic. Otherwise, your child may be …

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10 Fun At-Home Workouts for Your Kids

WEBChildren of all ages can help rake, weed, water, trim and plant. Lifting and carrying helps build strength, planting helps develop fine motor skills and patience, and …

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Everything You Need to Know About Ear Wax ⋆ Children's Health

WEBAs you move your jaw or chew, that material slowly moves toward the opening of the ear, picking up dirt and other debris along the way. Over time, it becomes …

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Why Friendships Are Important for Our Kids ⋆ Children's Health

WEBThey teach you how to solve problems, keep secrets, and are just here for you. Along the way, great friendships help keep depression and anxiety away, too. …

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Healthy Fat for Your Kids

WEBPolyunsaturated fats —found in safflower and grapeseed oils. Omega-3 fatty acids —found in oily fish, such as salmon and tuna. To incorporate these healthy fats …

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Is Intermittent Fasting Safe For My Child

WEBThe most popular diet today might be intermittent fasting. Essentially, “you’re going through longer fasting states with the goal of losing weight,” said Sarah …

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A parents’ guide to pink eye

WEBViral pink eye usually features a thin, watery discharge. Bacterial pink eye usually has a thicker discharge. “Parents sometimes will say their child wakes up with …

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Kids and the Blue Light Effect ⋆ Children's Health

WEBKids and the Blue Light Effect The blue-hued glow coming from computers, smart phones, televisions and video games may seem harmless. However, this type of …

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How a Chronic Illness Affects Brothers and Sisters, Too

WEBParenting children who are healthy is challenging enough. A chronic or dangerous illness can really change the dynamic. “Having a family member with a tough …

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The Facts About Teen Pregnancy

WEBParents, here are four teen pregnancy facts you should know. 1. Teen Pregnancy Rates Are High in the United States. Since 1991, teen pregnancy rates have …

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LGBTQ Youth Mental Health ⋆ Children's Health

WEBAccording to the Trevor Project, 42% of LGBTQ youth considered attempting suicide in the past year and 70% stated their mental health was “poor”. “LGBTQ youth …

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