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Co-regulation: Helping children and teens navigate big emotions
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When preschoolers are melting down or teens are slamming doors, parents face two difficult tasks: keeping themselves composed and supporting their kids’ ability to self-soothe…
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Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease
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In parts of the United States and Canada, warming temperatures driven by climate change may be contributing to a rise in tick-borne illnesses. Ticks are…
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Concussion in children: What to know and do
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Concussion is one of the most common injuries to the brain, affecting about two million children and teens every year. It is a particular kind…
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When — and how — should you be screened for colon cancer?
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Colon cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer after lung cancer. If recent messages about colon cancer screening have left you a little confused, that's…
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Will miscarriage care remain available?
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When you first learned the facts about pregnancy — from a parent, perhaps, or a friend — you probably didn’t learn that up to one…
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Why play? Early games build bonds and brain
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Want your child to grow up healthy, happy, smart, capable, and resilient? Play with them. Infants and toddlers thrive on playful games that change as…
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Your amazing parathyroid glands
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You probably know that you have a thyroid gland. Perhaps you or someone you know has had thyroid tests or a thyroid disorder such as…
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Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
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Each year, more than 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States. Despite what you might assume, most of these incidents don’t happen when…