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Allergies

Allergies are something that many parents fear will limit their children's activities and diet. We give you all the facts about childhood allergies: how to prevent them and what to do if your kids have them.

Mother wipes allergic daughter's nose
Diet Health & Safety

Top children’s allergies: The latest research

-by Brandi Cowan

How can you tell if your child is suffering from an allergy? Here we look at the most common allergies and what you can do to prevent them.

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eggs
Diet Health & Safety

When can babies eat eggs?

-by Brandi Cowan

Egg allergy is one of the most common allergies suffered by children. Get the latest advice on when and how to introduce eggs safely to your baby.

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Peanuts and peanut butter
Diet Health & Safety

When can babies have peanut butter?

-by Brandi Cowan

Everything you need to know about introducing peanut butter to your baby safely and reduce the risks of peanut allergy.

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Mother try to give a glass of milk to asian little girl she don'
Diet Health & Safety

Lactose intolerance in kids: Answers to your questions

-by Margaret Williams

What is lactose intolerance and how can it be managed? Get answers to some common questions about this surprisingly widespread condition.

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mom and young daughter having fun in the kitchen
Diet Health & Safety

7 best dairy-free recipes for kids

-by Parul Mathur

Kid-friendly dairy-free recipes your child will want to eat, including everything you need to know about milk allergies and substitutes for dairy products.

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A guide on how to use cloth diapers

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Camping recipes for kids

Pie irons, foil packets, and Dutch ovens? We’ll help you decide which kid-friendly, easy recipes to make on your family camping trip. You’ll be surprised what you can make over a campfire.
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HPV vaccine: Who needs it and when to get it

The HPV vaccine is an important one your child can get when they reach the recommended age. It offers protection against human papillomavirus, which causes cervical and other cancers as well as genital warts. In addition, the HPV vaccine can provide the utmost protection even before your child gets exposed to the virus, which can be transmitted through sexual contact.
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The perfect recipes for hiding vegetables from your picky eater

Hidden veggie recipes are a clever way to sneak nutritious foods into your child’s diet. Here’s what some mom bloggers, influencers, and the editorial team swear by.
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Teens get bored easily, not for lack of having something to do, but because they don’t know how to plan a day. Here’s a great book to help your teenager learn how to start planning.
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Are you burning out your children by pushing them to be overachievers?

How do we draw the line between encouraging our children to succeed and pushing them too far? Can filling their schedule to the brim dampen their zest for life in the future?
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