Protecting kids from pesticides
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A study reveals the connection between domestic use of pesticides and cancer among children. Parents should therefore use chemical-free measures in eliminating household pests. Weeds can be uprooted manually and house pests eliminated by destroying their habitats and food supply.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
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Doctor phobia
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Parents need to understand why many young children fear a trip to the doctor, and try not to mirror their anxiety even if the child is very ill. Encouraging the child to ask the doctor questions and using play equipment like stethoscopes can also allay the child's fear.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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Vaccines get a boost
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Children need 19 vaccinations between birth and age five. These vaccines are essential and can prevent many unnecessary, life-threatening diseases. DPT, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B and haemophilus shots and boosters are charted for age.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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