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Valentine's Day means fun parties and delicious treats at school. But it may not be a holiday to love for the estimated 5.6 million children with food allergies in the United States. That's one in every 13 children.
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The glitter, glow and frenzied fun of the holidays makes it the most festive time of the year. But the sparkle of the season can come with hidden dangers for your children. "With how busy the holidays get, it can be easy to overlook precautions you should take with decorations to keep your kids safe," says Dawn D. Johnson, M.D., Medical Director of Children's Health℠ Pediatric Group. "Taking a moment to assess your surroundings can help you identify any potential hazards and prevent them from harming your children."
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Toys can be hazardous, resulting in hundreds of thousands of injuries each year for children age 14 or younger. There are simple ways to ensure that the toys that kids are playing with are safe and age-appropriate. Whether you’re a parent yourself or looking to give a holiday gift to a child you know, following these steps will help decrease the number of toy-related injuries and provide peace of mind for those gifting toys to children.
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As your child grows older, you may wonder when's the right time to address the Santa question. Fortunately for parents, most children begin to learn the truth slowly so that by the time you have the talk, your child is ready to listen.
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The Elf on the Shelf, a toy based on a children's book published in 2005, is a fun and novel idea that many families have eagerly incorporated into their Christmas traditions. When a child names the Elf, it magically comes to life each night between Thanksgiving and Christmas to report back to Santa about the child's behavior. It then returns to the home to a different spot than the night before, but the child must not touch it, or it will lose its magic.
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The festivities and treats of the holiday season can make it difficult for your child to maintain healthy eating habits that they might have established throughout the year. On average, people gain 1-3 pounds during the six weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day.
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The spookiest day of the year is quickly sneaking up on us. You're probably already on your way to being knee deep in pumpkins, costumes, candy and creating great Halloween memories for your child.
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Because the holidays offer more opportunity for family time, this can be when parents start to notice unhealthy eating habits in their children.
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In the United States, 90% of all food allergic reactions are caused by just eight foods: peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. It can be difficult to find ways to avoid these food allergens, especially during the holiday season.
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We’re sharing recipes for an entire food-allergy-friendly holiday meal. You’ll want to try them all! The following Chocolate Cake is allergy-friendly recipe and is free of peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish. It's also gluten and dairy free.
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During the holiday season, many families look forward to a big Thanksgiving feast, school celebrations and special seasonal treats. But for parents of a child with food allergies, celiac disease or Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE), the holidays can be a stressful time of year. Learn how to navigate food allergies during the festivities to ensure your child has a happy and healthy holiday season.
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Research shows that 1 in every 13 children in the United States has a food allergy. Navigating food allergies may seem difficult – especially around the holidays – but with a little planning, you can have a delicious, allergy-free meal for the entire family to enjoy.
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Even if your kids don't have food allergies, you’ll likely be cooking for someone who does this holiday season. So, it’s good to have an allergy-friendly recipe ready in your back pocket. The top eight food allergy triggers include: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat.
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Having a child with a food allergy or diabetes impacts nearly every aspect of life – including how he or she can participate in holidays and related celebrations. Festive autumnal celebrations nearly always include candy and treats, and it can be heartbreaking to tell a child with a food allergy that he or she can’t participate in the merriment of trick-or-treating on Halloween night.
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The holidays can bring an acute sense of hurtful emotions and anxiety for recently separated or divorced families. The tug-of-war over who will get the kids, combined with the frustrations of fluctuating schedules and loss of routine, can lead to an unhealthy environment for children and a potentially profound emotional impact on them later in life.
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During fall, the harvest of much-awaited fruits and veggies begin to line the tables of farmer's markets and grocery stores. Pumpkins, the squash that seems to get all the attention, aren't just for carving. They're full of many health benefits too.
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Presents aren't the only thing in hiding during the holiday season. With more travel, parties, family and shopping, germs hide out and often show up uninvited to spread contagious illnesses that can put a damper on holiday fun.