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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
The Tooth Fairy marks each tooth lost and adulthood’s growing footholds on our kids. It’s no wonder that through the ages we’ve found ways to mark this stage in our kids’ lives, which seems as fleeting as the Tooth Fairy herself.
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Christa Melnyk Hines
Dental Health
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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Today’s family is crazy busy as we hustle off to every activity under the sun, so trying to find quality family time can be really challenging. However, you may be overlooking an easy opportunity to spend time with your children each and every day. Cooking with your children has many benefits, besides an extra pair of helpful hands—a benefit that can last your kids a lifetime. Sure, the extra prep time, patience and messes might not sound very appealing, but consider all the benefits you will be giving your child.
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Hallie Sawyer
Nutrition
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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Vegetarians come in all shapes and sizes, from various professional fields and with different motives. According to a 2008 Vegetarian Times survey, “Over half (53%) of current vegetarians eat a vegetarian diet to improve their overall health. Environmental concerns were cited by 47 percent; 39 percent cited “natural approaches to wellness”; 31 percent cited food-safety concerns; 54 percent cited animal welfare; 25 percent cited weight loss; and 24 percent weight maintenance.” (www.TheTravellingVegetarian.com).
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Victoria Pressley
Nutrition
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2/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
February is a month to talk seriously about your heart health and was designated several years ago to be American Heart Month. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, approximately 1.1 million Americans experience a heart attack each year, with an estimated 460,000 of those being fatal. One-half of the deaths that occur each year happen within the first hour of the heart attack. Heart disease is the leading killer among both men and women.
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Melanie Yunger
Women's Health & Wellness
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1/1/2012 12:00:00 AM
Yes, once again we have hit the cold and flu season like a bag of bricks, and it’s a challenge to avoid catching these nasty germs. But if you follow a simple rule, you have a better chance of saving yourself some misery—not to mention some cash on the tissues and cough drops.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
“Next to the common cold, ear infections are the most commonly diagnosed childhood illness in the United States,” reports the Nemours Foundation. So it is a good idea that parents become familiar with these symptoms and prepare for what to do.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Common “first foods” for baby to try are simple rice cereals, oatmeal and pureed fruits and vegetables. Infants need to adjust to a new texture other than liquid, so remember that your baby may be resistant at first. A helpful rule of thumb is to allow several days between each new food item’s introduction. This allows baby to adjust to the new taste and texture. Introducing items one at a time also allows you to pinpoint the source of any potential allergic reaction (rash, diarrhea, etc.).
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Marisa Frymire
Infant Health & Wellness
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12/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
Prenatal depression was once thought impossible. Doctors assumed that all the hormones surging through a pregnant woman’s body eliminated the possibility of depression. Postpartum depression has long been acknowledged, but prenatal depression is just beginning to be studied and understood.
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Emily McIntyre
Women's Health & Wellness
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12/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
“Excuse me, your purse and coffee mug are on your roof,” another driver told my mom. Sure enough, my mother had driven several blocks (downhill, in the rain) with her open purse and a full mug of tea on the roof of the car before this man caught us at the lights. This wasn’t unusual. Once we made it all the way to shops with the cat asleep on the back dash with a cup of tea and a purse on the car’s roof. Finding mom’s car keys was always a treasure hunt—once we found them in the freezer (and the defrosted veggies on the kitchen counter).
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Victoria Pressley
Women's Health & Wellness
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12/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Has all the holiday cheer got you stressed out? Do you need a break? If you answered yes to these questions, keep reading! Why not give yoga a try?
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Melanie Yunger
Women's Health & Wellness
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12/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
From fireplace wood to doors and splinters, read here for tips on keeping your kids safe and healthy this month.
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Stacey Hatton
Safety
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11/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
“Each day approximately 1,110 kids become regular, daily smokers and between one third and one half will eventually die as a result of their addiction,” according to the American Lung Association. Lovely topic, I know!
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Dr. Deb Winburn, a pediatrician at Premier Pediatrics, sums up this viral gastroenteritis in an interview regarding a disease which surely will hit the KC Metro this winter. Here’s a heads up for parents: Get your children immunized against this nasty bug before the season arrives!
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Is your child too sick for Day Care? Most facilities have a set of written rules for when to keep children home. Individual guidelines vary, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping kids home if they have any of the following:
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Tisha Foley
Child Health & Wellness
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10/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
If you have questions about mammography, it is important to talk with your doctor, research your options and decide what is right for you.
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Melanie Yunger
Women's Health & Wellness
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9/15/2011 12:00:00 AM
When you first look at your newborn’s face, a parent only sees perfection. But then after you know your child is healthy and all body parts and digits are accounted for, details may start getting noticed and the questions start popping out. There are numbers of rashes and skin conditions that can worry even the seasoned parent, so it is a good idea to know what is normal for your infant and what deserves a call to your primary provider.
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Stacey Hatton
Infant Health & Wellness
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9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
Whether you have them, are treating them or just reading this article, I bet your head starts itching and your face contorts into unphotographic poses by the end.
Even though the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says, “Head lice are not a health hazard or a sign of poor hygiene, and are not responsible for the spread of any disease,” the public still dreads talking about it.
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Stacey Hatton
Child Health & Wellness
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9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
How are you also supposed to be physically active for at least 30 minutes, five times a week (or based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, 150 minutes a week)?
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Janis Ellis-Claypool
Women's Health & Wellness
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9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
If your only exposure to martial arts is from watching The Karate Kid when you were in junior high, you probably don’t have a full appreciation for martial arts and its benefits. Studying martial arts is not just learning to kick and punch. Rather, studying martial arts teaches students discipline, self-control, focus, and develops physical and mental abilities.
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Sara Keenan
Sports & Fitness
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8/1/2011 12:00:00 AM
With its combination of healthy food, great prices, fabulous customer service and fun, Traders Joe’s is sure to be a favorite grocery stop for Kansas City foodies and families alike.
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Anne Stublen
Nutrition
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