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Basement blues: Luring your kids out of the dungeon
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When New Yorker Lenore Skenazy allowed her nine-year-old son to ride the subway home from Bloomingdale’s solo, parents weren’t the only ones to take note. Dubbed “America&#...
Ask Dr. Marla: Son is concerned about size of genitalia
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Question:My son is 10 years old and he is concerned that his penis is too small. He has noticed that his is even smaller than his younger brother’s and he is self-conscious about sleep...
Concussions
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As professional athletes examine how they handle concussions, parents should take a hint.When Canada’s hockey sweetheart Sidney Crosby suffered a major concussion this past January, hi...
Is WIFI a Hazard in Schools?
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Wireless technology is convenient, but its effect on children is not clear.Most people would agree that having computers at school is a no-brainer. But a growing number of scientists and par...
3D Movies
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The eye has some of the body’s hardest working muscles, but the latest 3D film technology is a far cry from a normal workout.“It’s really putting the eye muscles through a ...
How to Help With Irregularity Issues in Older Children
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Abdominal PainRULE OF THUMB: Pay close attention.It turns out that the constant tummy aches that children aged eight to 12 claim to experience aren’t necessarily a figment of their ima...
Ask Dr. Marla: Should I Get My 13-Year-Old Daughter the Gardasil Vaccine?
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Should I get my 13-year-old daughter the Gardasil vaccine to protect her from getting the human papilloma virus (HPV)? What are the pros and cons?The current recommendations by our National ...
Ask Dr. Marla: Is it Too Early to Put My 10-Year-Old Son on a Diet?
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Our 10-year-old son is overweight. I know he’s still growing but is it too early to put him on a diet?Without knowing how ‘overweight’ your son is, let me give you some gen...
Music Players and Hearing Loss
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If you have a tween, you’re probably accustomed to seeing long wires hanging from their ears. During shopping trips, in the car, at soccer practice, or even when you’re trying to...
Tackling Tween Acne
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What is the deal with acne anyway?There are four types of acne.LEAST SEVERE: Comedonal – blackheads and white heads.MODERATE: Popular – red bumps.MODERATELY SEVERE: Pustular R...
