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Tips For Transitioning Your Toddler From Crib To Bed
By Activebeat Parenting

Tips For Transitioning Your Toddler From Crib To Bed

There is something quite comforting (that I am sure many parents can agree with) knowing our child is safe and contained in their crib at night.  For this reason, many parents are fine keeping their toddler in their crib for as long as possible.  But someday, the day will come where we need to let […]

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Potty Training Tips That Every Parent Should Know
By Activebeat Parenting

Potty Training Tips That Every Parent Should Know

Potty training your child requires a lot of time and patience on your part. Getting your little one excited and on board for the change can often be half of the battle. Many parents ask themselves: when should I start potty training? I am not sure there is a right or wrong answer. Every child […]

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Common Toddler Fears And How To Cope With Them
By Activebeat Parenting

Common Toddler Fears And How To Cope With Them

Young children are vulnerable to fears, both general and specific. As their brains develop, their imaginations grow ever more active. Anxiety or nervousness is a normal reaction to something that is new and for toddlers, everything is new! Many children obsess over their fears or become fascinated by them. Some choose to chat about them […]

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Frustrating Toddler Behaviors And How to Deal With Them
By Kristin Whittaker Parenting

Frustrating Toddler Behaviors And How to Deal With Them

Parenting a toddler can sometimes feel like the biggest challenge of your life! The so called “terrible twos” easily spread in to the “terrible threes”. This age becomes so difficult because your child is learning how to be independent and express themselves. While they are not intentionally trying to be “terrible” it is understandable why […]

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What Do Your Blood Test Results Mean? A Toxicologist Explains the Basics of How to Interpret Them
By Brad Reisfeld Your Health

What Do Your Blood Test Results Mean? A Toxicologist Explains the Basics of How to Interpret Them

Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells that remove waste products and support the immune system; plasma that regulates temperature; and platelets that help with clotting. Within the blood […]

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Dietary Supplements and Protein Powders Fall Under a ‘Wild West’ of Unregulated Products That Necessitate Caveats And Caution
By Emily Hemendinger and Katie Suleta Your Health

Dietary Supplements and Protein Powders Fall Under a ‘Wild West’ of Unregulated Products That Necessitate Caveats And Caution

Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy. The idea of taking your health […]

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Strep A Explainer: Why Invasive Cases Are Increasing, How It Spreads and What Symptoms to Look For
By John McCormick and Juan Manuel Diaz Your Health

Strep A Explainer: Why Invasive Cases Are Increasing, How It Spreads and What Symptoms to Look For

A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus — also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A — has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why […]

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