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Allergy season: The eyes have it (Video)

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April showers often bring more than May flowers for people affected by eye allergies.

The tooth about teething (Video)

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A child’s first teeth are an exciting milestone for parents and baby alike, although some kids will wait longer than others for their pearly whites to pop through.

Putting a stop to stuttering (Video)

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Speech development may be hindered in as many as 2.5 percent of toddlers by the use of repeated words, phrases or drawn out syllables that are often signs of stuttering.

Helping children deal with tragedy

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Why? Even though my daughters are 15 and probably think they know more than they do, this is still the first question I get when a tragedy occurs. Especially when the event appears to be manmade.

Communication is the key to keeping patients safe (Video)

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, medical errors cause the death of about 100,000 Americans each year, making it critical that parents play an active role in the safe delivery of healthcare to their child.

Signs and symptoms of milk allergies (VIDEO)

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Food allergies are on the rise, affecting as many as 6 percent of children in the U.S. under 3 years old, according to the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). Of these, allergies to milk and soy are the most common.