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    Infant and Toddler Basics external link | In Depth external link – Naps, breast-feeding, nutrition, development, siblings, single parents and more. 
    Children's Health Basics |  external linkIn Depth external link – Car seats, cold medicines, hand-washing, sleep, temper tantrums  and more. 
    Tween and Teen Health Basics external link | In Depth external link – Bullying, mental illness, divorce, sex and more.  
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    If your child is sick:
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    Cold medicines for kids: What's the risk? external link 

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    Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet external link

    Kids often want to just stick to eating their same-old favorite foods. But, often those aren’t the healthiest for them, and some variety would do them good. Learn how getting kids in the kitchen can also get them to try new things. Learn more here.

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