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The (all-too) common cold

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Colds are common in infants and children because their immune systems are not yet fully developed. Because most colds are transmitted via hand-to-hand contact, washing hands frequently, especially after sneezing or blowing one's nose is the best way to prevent colds.

Author: Spock, Benjamin
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1996
Care and treatment, Cold (Disease), Common cold

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At 90, Dr. Spock looks back

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Pediatric care in the early 20th century was often rudimentary. Doctors prescribed high fluid intake for most childhood diseases they encountered, and a relatively large number of children perished for want of inoculations against dangerous ailments.

Author: Spock, Benjamin
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1993
History, Pediatrics

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Picky eaters

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Parents can overcome child feeding problems by introducing new foods, eating together, allowing healthy snacks, offering choices among other things. Nagging, bribing and serving adult portions may promote the habit of picky eating.

Author: Spock, Benjamin
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1997
Parenting, Parent and child, Parent-child relations

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