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Becoming a Stepparent

Stepparenting can be a challenging yet rewarding experience. Learn how to cultivate a healthy relationship with your stepkids.

Dangers of Third-hand Smoke Can Be Minimized With In-Home Smoking Bans

A new study reporting on the ill effects of third-hand smoke — the lingering tobacco smell that remains even when visible smoke is gone — says that while invisible, this cigarette after-effect poses a health risk to kids.

Helping Kids Deal With Injections and Blood Tests

Blood tests and insulin injections can be a challenge for kids with diabetes and their parents. Here are some strategies for coping with these necessary procedures.

Parental Rejection of Gay Teens May Increase Health Risks

Parents who are intolerant of their lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB) teens increase the risk that their kids will suffer health problems in young adulthood, such as an increased risk of suicide, depression, drug abuse, and unsafe sex, according to a new report.

The AAP Takes Aim at Alternative Vaccine Schedule

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that "The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child" by popular doctor Robert Sears contains recommendations for vaccines that conflict with its own and are dangerous.



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