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The One Chip Challenge: Too Hot to Handle
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The One Chip Challenge: Too Hot to Handle

While it may seem harmless to eat a single chip, these contain two of the hottest peppers in the world. The immediate effects felt after eating the chip come from the presence of capsaicin and can lead to dangerous side effects.

Why Your Child Needs a Support System and How to Build One
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Why Your Child Needs a Support System and How to Build One

When people say it takes a village to raise a child, it really does! Support systems play a vital role in your child's mental and physical health as they grow.

Early Phase Orthodontic Treatment: What Parents Need to Know
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Early Phase Orthodontic Treatment: What Parents Need to Know

The current recommendation from the American Association of Orthodontists is that a child should be evaluated by an orthodontist either at the first recognition of an orthodontic problem or by age 7. Many children will benefit greatly from early orthodontic treatment.

Is Your Child Ready to Be a Babysitter?
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Is Your Child Ready to Be a Babysitter?

Having your child become a babysitter can be exciting and helpful! Make sure they are equipped with all the right tools before taking on this task.

Fireplace Safety: My Family’s Story
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Fireplace Safety: My Family’s Story

There will come a time when your child, babysitter, friend, or family member turns the fireplace on without thinking, so be sure your home is set up for safety.

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Absorbing the Important Facts
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Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: Absorbing the Important Facts

Abdominal pain, excessive gassiness, bloating/abdominal distention and loose stool: these are symptoms that all children experience at some point. But as a parent, when are these symptoms something to be worried about?

Product Recalls: Your Participation Keeps Kids Safer
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Product Recalls: Your Participation Keeps Kids Safer

When we bring a product home, one of the first things I do before using it is check to see if it has been recalled. But if consumers like you don’t report the safety issues you experience, I won’t know if it’s safe for my family.

Speech Disorders in Children
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Speech Disorders in Children

If you’ve ever wondered if your child’s early speech development is on track, you are not alone. It can be difficult to know what is typical for a child’s age and when to be concerned.

Colorectal Assessment Tools: Creating a Plan for Your Child's Care
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Colorectal Assessment Tools: Creating a Plan for Your Child's Care

Colorectal patients often need to have testing completed to help the providers make decisions and come up with the best treatment plan for the individual.

Palate Expanders: What Parents Need to Know
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Palate Expanders: What Parents Need to Know

A common step in early orthodontic treatment is use of a palate expander. The way that palatal expanders can guide development makes them an effective tool for children, whose mouths and jaws are still growing.

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