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Child Health Directory

The Internet provides a wonderful resource for anyone looking for information. We come across many articles relating to child health and when we feel it is appropriate, we like to bring them to your attention. Click on the underlined text to open article. 

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1. How to Cope With Colic
   When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night and day, rocking and swaddling, singing and even crying...anything to make my new little miracle stop her endless crying. Well, everyone to...
   
   
2. Breastfeeding - Breast is Best
   Breastfeeding: Women have been feeding their children this way from the beginning, and it is of course natures intended food, therefore the best nourishment for your child. The decision to breast-feed is entirely u...
   
   
3. Teething Symptoms and How to Treat Them
   Teething symptoms: Teething is what your baby experiences when her first set of teeth begins to appear. Some babies will go through this event without a problem. However, other babies will experience discomfort. To te...
   
   
4. Fitness – It’s A Family Affair
   OK, you are eating healthier meals and now you want to get your family to exercise together. First, sit down and talk about the different things you all like to do. Give everyone a turn to come up wi...
   
   
5. Activity + Poor Food Choices = Non Healthy Lifestyle
   One of the biggest misconceptions people have today is what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. Just because you exercise does not mean you are healthy. I hear much too often, oh, I can eat this because...
   
   
6. Turn off the TV - - And Turn On The Physical Activity
   Children spend more time watching television than they do any other activity but sleeping. Unfortunately, such sedentary behavior is taking its toll. This article makes an argument as to why parents should turn the television off!