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2009/2/22

Breath-Holding in Toddlers

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@ 11:57 PM (8 months, 17 days ago)
Although it is very common, watching toddlers holding their breath can be a frightful thing for a parent to experience. Some call it the 'nuclear option' in a child's weaponry. About 20 percent of toddlers use this technique to express their discontent or to get what they want – and considering the effect, they often do.

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2009/2/17

Know More About Postpartum Depression In Dads

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@ 12:16 AM (8 months, 23 days ago)
Postpartum depression is traditionally thought to affect exclusively moms as they are the ones who go through the most significant changes in their bodies and their psyches. However, it is common among dads too. In fact, a recent study published in the August 2006 issue of the journal Pediatrics, reports that about ten percent of all fathers in the U. S. are affected by postpartum depression.

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2009/2/3

Take to Lessen Lead Poisoning Risk in Kids

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@ 12:59 AM (9 months, 7 days ago)
There is a lot of talk about lead in the news. Here are some questions you should ask yourself. If you answer yes to any of them, you should dig deeper to learn more about how to control the risk of lead poisoning:

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2008/10/23

When to Worry About Dehydration in Your Baby

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@ 09:23 PM (12 months, 19 days ago)
Dehydration refers to a condition when the amount of fluid in a person's body is less than the ideal requirement. Babies and infants are commonly susceptible to dehydration. Dehydration in babies occurs mainly when they take in less fluid than they lose, typically through vomiting, diarrhea, fever, or perspiration. While dehydration is often mild and easily reversible, sometimes it can also be serious and potentially life threatening.

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