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Sports like skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing and sledding are on my boys’ wish list this year. I thought it would a good time to make sure that they are wearing protective eyewear with good

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June 25, 2020

When having discussions about race, racism and racial inequality with kids, it can be difficult for parents to find the proper words. But books can help point conversations in the right direction.

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How to Heal Your Baby’s Diaper Rash

September 2, 2020

Diaper rash is a normal part of babyhood, but there’s plenty you can do to make it go away. Follow these simple tips to soothe your baby’s skin, speed healing—and help prevent more rashes in the

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Talking With Children About Race and Racism—an Age-by-Age Guide

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The conversations might be difficult, but they are necessary, says CHLA pediatrician Ashaunta Anderson, MD. And it’s never too early to start the discussions.

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Feeding therapists explain when babies can start eating solid foods, and how parents can help them with the transition to baby-led weaning.

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The Silence of Sickle Cell Disease

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Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is rare but devastating. Due to a genetic mutation affecting hemoglobin, the component of the red blood cell that carries oxygen, a reduced amount of oxygen is supplied to

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Babies and Food Allergies

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Reduce your baby’s risk for developing food allergies by feeding your infant the most common allergens, including peanuts and eggs, CHLA experts say.

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Newborn Hearing Screenings: What Every Parent Should Know

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In the United States, hearing loss is estimated to affect two to four newborns out of 1,000. Newborn hearing screenings are now mandatory at birth. Through the hearing screening, a permanent or

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