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Your Toddler

Your Toddler

Congratulations on your toddler! This section deals with the toddler years through age five. This is a rapid time of growth and intellect and our experts will assist you every step of the way. From tantrums to potty training to picking eating, we’ll be with you at every milestone.

Alert: Kids In Hot Cars

Monday, August 16th, 2010

As you know from our recent “tweet”, another young child was left in a hot car and died.  At least 33 children have died in hot cars this year. (more…)

Daytime Nap Benefits Beyond Rest

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

Any parent can testify that a child’s naptime is also beneficial for the caregiver. Now a new small study shows that for children aged four and five, taking a nap during the daytime may help reduce hyperactivity, anxiety and depression. (more…)

Alert: Tylenol Recall Grows

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson is recalling some of the most popular over-the-counter medicines because of a musty or moldy odor that can make you sick. (more…)

Update: McNeil Product Recall

Saturday, July 3rd, 2010

I received an email update from McNeil Consumer Healthcare in reference to the liquid Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl recalls that occurred earlier this spring.   (more…)

Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

New data shows that more than half a million American children each year are treated for medication side effects in outpatient clinics and emergency rooms. (more…)

Ambidextrous Children at Higher Risk for Learning Problems

Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010

Children who use both hands equally well are more likely to have ADHD, problems with language and schoolwork and other mental health issues compared to right-handed children. (more…)

Many Tots Watch 32 Hours of TV a Week

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Recent research shows television watching by children is at its highest since 1995. (more…)

TV May Increase Aggression In Toddlers

Wednesday, May 12th, 2010

Another study has found evidence that television viewing by young children is linked to aggression. The study appears an issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. (more…)

Acetaminophen Could Up Asthma, Wheezing Risk

Monday, April 26th, 2010

A new analysis of 19 studies provides additional evidence of increased asthma risk in children and adults given acetaminophen. (more…)

Kids In Home-Based Day Care Lack Physical Activity

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Children who attend a home-based child-care program may hit the set nutrition standards but they get a failing grade when it comes to physical activity a recent study shows. (more…)