Healthy Kids

If you've pawed through your medicine cabinet one too many times, it's time to stock a first aid kit or maybe two (one for the car.) Here's what you need.
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Will eliminating dye-containing foods from a child's diet help ADHD? Experts say there's not enough evidence to recommend this action, although a small subset of children may benefit. Here's a list of additives that may aggravate attention problems, although none (with the exception of Yellow No. 5) has been studied alone in humans.
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Here are 13 tips to guide you in choosing a present for that special child in your life who has ADHD.
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Vaccines save lives, but let's face it: Kids don't like shots. Here are some surprisingly simple things that can make vaccines easier for kids.
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Cooking—much less cooking a healthy meal—is a task in itself, especially if you have to consider the varied tastes of parents and picky children. It can be nearly impossible to make everyone happy.
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains why our schools are on the front line of efforts to improve childhood nutrition, our collective health, and the future of the nation.
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Make healthy, kid-friendly meals using our delicious and nutritious recipes. We'll teach you how to make sandwiches, pizzas and even desserts that are not only appealing for kids to eat but also pack in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients they need.
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How can you maintain a healthy family lifestyle throughout the summer? These 4 ideas should steer you right through the end of an active summer season!
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These quick and easy breakfast recipes will put something hot and hearty in your children's stomachs before they race out the door.
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What are your local schools doing to help fight childhood obesity? In the comments section, tell us how your schools are teaching our kids about kealthy eating and exercise.
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Yes, the toy box. The main threat here is lead-coated toys.
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From helping kids appreciate their veggies to preventing drug use, the family dinner is making a comeback. Make family meals a priority with these tips.
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