"Don't read in the dark!" ... and other health rules our parents were wrong about
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Children's health is of utmost importance to parents but most of the well-meaning advice that parents get are more mythical than factual. Among the health myths that have lingered include the belief that reading in the dark ruins eyesight and a baby that is always carried will be spoiled.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
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Pediatricians and parents
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Parents can help their pediatrician care for their child's health by scheduling appointments carefully, caring for minor problems at home and letting children describe their own symptoms. Keeping written notes of each appointment is a good idea.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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Tummy troubles: why kids get stomachaches, and what parents can do
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Stomach troubles for children can be easily diagnosed. Causes of stomach aches in children include overeating of foods high in sugar and/or fat, constipation, lactose intolerance, diet products and gastroesophageal reflux.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
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