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Topic: Health and Wellness

Questions about allergies or how to choose the right doctor? Find answers here. Health and wellness issues cover everything from healthy eating to exercise in schools.

Articles contain the statistics, research, and background to help you make an informed decision.

Finding Dr. Right

Finding the right doctor is important for your family's personal health and wellness. How do you choose? This article includes tips and questions to ask.

Helping Allergic Children: Tips and Facts About Nut Allergies

Nut allergies endanger many children. Tips for living with nut allergies and how to be prepared to give your child first aid can be found in this article. You'll also find facts about who allergies affect and what its symptom...

Personal Health and Wellness: Food Allergies

Sometimes your child's behavior is not a reflection of your parenting skills, but what you are feeding her. You're concerned about her health and wellness, so find out more about food allergies.

Social Strategies for Gender Equality

Want your kids to grow up feeling that men and women are equal? Model equitable gender behavior for them with fun family activities, plus tips on adding gender equality to your parenting toolkit.

Fluoride Plays Key Role in Kids’ Dental Health

Nature's cavity fighter is one of the main sources of dental health. Children now have healthier teeth thanks to fluoridation of water. Find out more in this article explaining how fluoride contributes to kids' dental health.

For Healthy Eating, Children Need the Food Guide Pyramid: Part 1

In a society teeming with junk food, is it possible to raise healthy eaters? Absolutely! For healthy eating, children (and adults) should follow the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid.

For Healthy Eating, Children Need Healthy Snacks

According to the 2000 Dole Fruit and Vegetable Update, fries, desserts, chips and soft drinks have replaced fruits and vegetables as staples. For healthy eating, children need healthy snacks.

For Healthy Eating, Children Need the Food Guide Pyramid: Part 2

In a society teeming with junk food, is it possible to raise healthy eaters? Absolutely! For healthy eating, children (and adults) should follow the recommendations of the Food Guide Pyramid.

Parents' Issues: Don't Let Stress Overtake Your Life

Every parent feels stressed at times. It's how we deal with parent stress that's key to staying sane. Learn how to maintain your personal health and wellness and keep peace at home.

Asthma and Your Child's Health in School

If your child suffers from an asthma cough or asthma attacks, your concern for your child's health in school is very important. Do you know your school's policy on medications?

Teach Safe Adolescent Activities for Playground Fun

Keeping outdoor environments safe for personal health and wellness activities means teaching playground safety. Help your child engage in safe and healthy fitness activities outdoors.

What to Ask During Doctor Exams

If you're uncertain what questions to ask during doctor exams, read this article. It gives advice on what to ask when taking your child to the pediatrician whether for an illness or for a personal health and wellness check-up...

Family Ideas for Limiting Television Time

If you want to encourage personal health and wellness for your child, then you'll need to turn off the television. Recent research shows television contributes to children becoming overweight.

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