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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.

Understanding feeding problems in children

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Looking back, Katina and Dionisios Stamos, of Poland, Ohio, worried almost from the start about their daughter’s feeding. Maria wouldn’t take the bottle and, when she did, made sounds like she was choking.

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.

Dealing with the Picky Eater

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Almost every family struggles with a picky eater – the child who wants the same thing at every meal, or one who won’t try anything new. But rest assured, challenging eating habits may be just a passing phase.

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.