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WEBHealth Issues. Your child's health is important. Learn about everything from. allergies and ear aches to when to go to the ER. Your child's health is important.

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What is a School-Based Health Center

WEBSchool-based Health Centers (SBHCs) are a great community resource and play an active role in providing health care for children. According to the School-Based Health …

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Crisis and mental health resources for families

WEBCrisis resources. ChildHelp Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Aunt Bertha: A free online platform for health care providers, residents, social …

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A parent’s short guide to school health forms

WEBABOUT THE EXPERTS Danielle Dooley, MD, is a pediatrician at Children’s National and Medical Director of Community Affairs and Population Health in the Child Health …

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About Children’s National Hospital

WEBChildren’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., has been serving the nation’s children since 1870. Children’s National Hospital is ranked #5 in the nation by U.S. …

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Increasing fruits and vegetables in your child’s diet

WEBIncreasing vegetables and fruits in children’s diets has short term benefits, such as improving mood, concentration, energy and even academic performance, and long-term …

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5 tips for a heart healthy family

WEBABOUT THE EXPERT. A healthy heart begins with a healthy lifestyle, one that includes a balanced diet and plenty of physical activity. Follow these tips to help your family get …

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How much water does my child need

WEBThe amount of water your child needs to drink each day depends on their age and health conditions; in general: · 5- to 8-year-olds should drink at least five glasses of water a day …

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Talking to your teen about healthy relationships

WEBABOUT THE EXPERT Alex Villeda, MD, is a 2nd year pediatrics resident at Children's National. As a pediatrics resident, he is in the Leadership in Advocacy, Under-resourced …

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What to do when your child has a mental health emergency

WEBMost families know when to call an ambulance or bring their child to the emergency room when they seem physically ill. But they may have a hard time recognizing if their child is …

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Effects of sleep deprivation in teens

WEBA chronic lack of sleep can create agitation and uncontrollable mental and physical impulses. There are other direct biochemical effects of sleep deprivation involving the …

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Why monitoring your child’s development is so important

WEBABOUT THE EXPERT Yetta Myrick is the President and Founder of DC Autism Parents, the CDC’s Act Early Ambassador to the District of Columbia, and leads the DC Autism …

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Is your child drinking too much milk

WEBProtein loss from the gut, or protein losing enteropathy, occurs when a child drinks too much milk, causing low levels of protein in the blood. This can cause blood vessels to leak …

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"13 Reasons Why" and its effects on teen suicide

WEBThe first season of Netflix’s hit mini-series, 13 Reasons Why (13RW), details 17-year-old Hannah Baker’s suicide and the 13 audio tapes she leaves behind explaining what led to …

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Fall prevention tips for children of all ages

WEBABOUT THE EXPERTS. , MD, PhD, is a pediatric surgeon and Chief of the Division of Emergency Trauma and Burn Surgery at Children’s National Hospital. Cindy Colson, …

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Organic vs. non-organic foods

WEBThe price. On average, organic products are 47 percent more expensive than non-organic foods. This varies depending on the product and season, but if you buy organic, you are …

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Keeping kids’ eyes safe during a solar eclipse

WEBHow to protect your eyes during an eclipse. Anyone planning to view the eclipse should wear a pair of solar viewing glasses or handheld solar viewers that contain solar filters. …

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Bringing your child to the emergency department

WEBFirst, call your doctor. Unless your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, we encourage you to first call your doctor before taking them to the emergency department. …

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Why do kids need plastic surgery

WEBABOUT THE EXPERT Gary F. Rogers, MD, JD, LLM, MBA, MPH, is an academic pediatric plastic surgeon and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Plastic Surgery at Children’s …

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