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Get the family moving after Thanksgiving

It’s important to fight the tryptophan, an amino acid in turkeys often associated with sleepiness, and get the family moving after Thanksgiving.

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Q&A: My kid’s ear hurts, what should I do?

Your kid wakes up complaining of ear pain. What should you do? Otolaryngologist Dr. Rahul Shah has advice.

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Does my child need antibiotics?

When a child needs antibiotics, the potential benefits that the antibiotics will deliver outweigh these risks.

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Thanksgiving meals for diabetic children

Children with diabetes have enough trouble managing their sugar intake, and with Thanksgiving favorites like stuffing and mashed potatoes, the hidden sugars in carbohydrates are easy to overlook.

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Teaching children about gratitude

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey, PhD, shares tips on teaching your children to be grateful.