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Useful Links
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The official American Academy of Pediatrics site.
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The official CDC site.
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Helpful information to keep your child's diet healthy and balanced!
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Information to help prevent lead poisoning in your child. Also, The SF Dept. of Public Health's Children's Lead Prevention Program offers a FREE lead hazard inspection for famiilies with children under 6 years old. Call Joe Walseth at 415-252-3956!
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*Note that the AAP considers rectal thermometer readings to be the most precise in children < age 3yrs. A digital thermometer that beeps when done is useful; otherwise a 20-60 sec reading is usually fast enough.
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Research shows children who plant and harvest their own fruits and vegetables are also more likely to eat them!
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If your child has tantrums anywhere- in the supermarket, after waking from naps... you want help! Books are a good resource, but this interactive website can quickly help you understand your child's temperament and provide parenting tactics that work!
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has an excellent "symptom checker" page to help parents understand their child's symptoms and what they could mean, tells them what they can do to help, and lets them know when they should call their child's doctor.
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Talking about death with your child is quite a challenge in itself, but this excellent book list gives parents a great place to start.
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Picky eaters are very common. It is hard for parents not to be stressed out. Just remember that your child gets more nutrients than you think. Try these helpful tips consistently at your dining table and you will likely soon see some positive changes!
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Very helpful videos and advice for new moms to learn how to breastfeed, hand express, and pump breastmilk for their babies
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This is a provocative article that should inspire families to think about communication with and between their children.
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Rethink Autism is a behavioral online platform for pediatricians and parents that provides excellent and useful information
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Childhood Development Information
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Advice
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Tylenol now makes just one concentration of liquid for both infants and children. Use this table to help correctly dose your child's Tylenol. Do not give Tylenol to children under 3 months of age without first consulting your doctor.
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Ibuprofen dosing for your infant/child. Do not use ibuprofen before the age of 6 months.
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Multiple scientific studies done over the past decade suggest there MAY be a link between Tylenol and Asthma. While further research is being done, it is important to remember that Tylenol is a drug and should be used sparingly only when necessary.
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Vaccination Information
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An excellent article by the AAP further explaining why it is important to vaccinate our children completely and according to the recommended schedule in this country.
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Tell your doctor before you get on your next international flight and make sure your child is up to date on alll immunizations and the newest recommendations before you travel!
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How vaccination skeptics gave new life to an old disease...
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The OBESITY EPIDEMIC in Our Children- What You Can Do To Help!
OUR CURRENT GENERATION OF CHILDREN IS THE FIRST IN HISTORY THAT IS PREDICTED TO DIE YOUNGER THAN THEIR PARENTS! Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and other diseases are skyrocketing! Here are some links to help you keep your children healthy!-
Mass produced over-processed foods in America and the western world cause hormonal imbalances that promote overeating because they are high in sugar, high in fat, and low in fiber.
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Read the labels on all processed/packaged foods: 1. No Sugar in the first 3 ingredients 2. Three grams of fiber per every 100 calories 3. No Trans Fat/Hydrogenated Oils- EVER!
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All Sugars are NOT the same. Some people have claimed high fructose corn syrup is no different when it comes to weight gain and obesity- That is not true.
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More about America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
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A very informative article about sugar and how too much of it can adversely affect our health
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Children and Safety Seats
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Starting Solid Foods
Here are some helpful guidelines about when and how to start giving solid foods to your infant. For further questions specifically about your individual child, ask your pediatrician for advice.-
Parents are always excited to start solid food, but be aware that your child's readiness to start solid foods depends on his or her own rate of development.
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