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ONLINE Health Videos For Parents

Safer Technology For The Fight Against Lice
Learn a new way to combat this problem safely and effectively.

Bedwetting Tips
About ten per cent of all children between the ages of five and ten will eventually outgrow it. But in the meantime, parents can take some steps to minimize the disruption of nighttime accidents.

Cow's Milk Falls Short As Nutrition Source For Toddlers
Studies show that infants who started using cow's milk before six months of age are apt to develop anemia by twelve to fifteen months. That's because cow's milk is a poor source of iron, inhibiting intestinal absorption of dietary iron essential for supplying oxygen to brain cells.  This could interfere with brain development.

Calcium Fortified Bread
Research studies reveal that today's children are not getting enough of the calcium they need, in part because kids are not consuming as much milk as their parents and grandparents did. So how does a parent get their child to increase their calcium intake? Make them a sandwich.

Coping with a Child’s Allergies Over the Summer
Life-threatening food allergies in children became a hot topic in the media when schools throughout the nation decided whether or not to place a ban on peanuts and nuts in their schools. Now with summer camp season coming, parents of children who are severely allergic to food or insect stings have to prepare. The Food Allergy Network looks at the issue of choosing a safe camp for these children and coping strategies for them.

Dustless Baby Powder Provides a Healthy Alternative
Traditional talc creates airborne powder which is associated with respiratory distress. These dust particles can be extremely damaging to a baby's lungs. Yet, few parents are even aware of this problem.

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How to reduce allergens at home (3.2 MB)
Medicines for your asthma (2.7 MB)
Tips for using an inhaler (3.3 MB)
When to call your doctor (6.9 MB)

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