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USDA New Rules: Healthier School Lunches
1:45 to Read | USDA, school lunches, obesity
Schools will be offering more fruit, veggies, low-fat milk, and whole grains in the lunch line next year. Learn more about these new changes in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

Childhood Obesity; It’s a Family Affair
2:00 to Read | success, families, childhood obesity, American Heart Association
Parents and caregivers still rule when it comes to helping obese children lose weight. Learn about successful strategies in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

A Bald Barbie Doll?
2:00 to Read | G.I. Joe, dolls, cancer, Bald and Beautiful Barbie
A “Beautiful and Bald Barbie” social media movement is picking up steam. Find out why 2 mothers say it’s needed in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

Are Playgrounds Too Safe?
1:45 to Read | safety, preschoolers, playgrounds, exercise
Are playgrounds too boring for today’s kids? While they are definitely safer than ever before, they may lack the challenges little ones crave. Find out why in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topics.

Exercise Boosts Kids’ Grades!
2:00 to Read | study, students, grades, exercise
We know exercise is good for the body, find out how it can also improve your child’s grades in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

Some Cereals More Than 50% Sugar
2:00 to Read | sugar, study, health, children, cereal
Which brands of children’s cereal contain more than 50% sugar? Find out in today’s Kid’s Dr. Hot Topic.

Low Pollen Levels Can Trigger Asthma
2:00 to Read | study, pollen, children, asthma
Read in today’s Kid’s Dr Hot Topic about how even low levels of pollen can trigger an asthma attack in pollen sensitive children.

Vaccines Getting a Lot of Attention
2:00 to Read | vaccines, study, infectious disease, children
Today's Kid's Dr's Hot Topics looks at why some parents are still concerned about childhood vaccines, and the science that supports vaccinations.

Good Hygiene Reduces Colds
2:30 to Read | Parenting, hygiene, cold prevention, children
Does your child know the basics of good personal hygiene? Tips for parents and caregivers are at The Kid’s Dr Hot Topics.

Kids: Texting Harassment Up
2:00 to Read | bullying, harassment, texting
Kids are being harassed more using text messaging. Learn about the new findings on the Kid’s Dr. Hot Topics.