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It's a New Year!
Occasionally, time with our children feels endless and overwhelming. They have energy -- we don't! I often hear parents... »

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Ticks are a family of bloodsucking arachnids. They are related to mites, such as those that cause scabies, but are... »

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Bringing the Outdoors In
I love it when I hear television interior designers talk about “bringing the outdoors in” and greening up a home with... »
Do You Know Where Germs Are Waiting for Your Kids?
In a recent survey 1,000 people were asked where they thought disease-causing germs were most likely to be found:... »
Doubling Vitamin D
Today at our annual meeting in Boston, the American Academy of Pediatrics doubled the recommended amount of vitamin D... »
Getting Enough of the Sunshine Vitamin
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently doubled their recommended daily amount of vitamin D for our kids – and many... »
Health Check: Are Your Kids Getting Enough Vitamin D?
I was disappointed to hear the results of a new study about vitamin D levels in our children. Researchers found that... »
Hidden Sun Damage
Parents often think to apply sunscreens to exposed areas of skin, such as the face, but feel safe about areas under the... »
More Vitamin D Benefits
Some Seek Guidelines to Reflect Vitamin D's Benefits - washingtonpost.com This was an interesting article in the... »
Slides, Swings, and Automobiles
I’ve seen several reports in the news (including the New York Times) claiming that children are more likely to be... »