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The Youngest Victims of Secondhand Smoke

My Optimum Health — When young children are exposed to cigarette smoke, irreversible damage can be done to their health. Learn how to protect the youngest victims of seco Being exposed to secondhand smoke puts young children at risk for many illnesses. Birth ...More…

Baby Bottles and Other Plastics: Could They Be Harmful?

My Optimum Health — Studies show plastics used in baby bottles, dishes and other kids' products may be harmful Home Information Baby Bottles and Other Plastics: Could They Be Harmful? All over the country, worried parents are tossing plastic baby bottles and sippy ...More…

Making Homemade Food For Your Baby

My Optimum Health — Making homemade baby food is easy and economical. Here's what you need to know about choosing and safely storing foods. Home Information Making Homemade Baby Food: Tips for Preparation, Cooking and Storage Starting your baby on solid foods is an ...More…

Choosing the Right Doctor for Your Child

My Optimum Health — Finding a doctor for your child is a decision that requires careful research as well as your gut intuition. Here are the questions you should ask pros Home Information Choosing a Doctor or Pediatrician for Your Baby or Child One of the most ...More…

Brand New Baby? When - and When Not - to Worry

My Optimum Health — During your first days as a parent, you may find yourself worrying about every aspect of your newborn baby's care. Here's some information to put your Home Information New Parent Concerns: Putting Common Fears and Worries to Rest Many parents ...More…

Six ways to fend off the flu

My Optimum Health — The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get a flu shot. But there are also other important things you can do to stay healthy during flu outbreaks. Home Information Influenza Prevention: 6 Ways to Fend Off Seasonal Flu For many people, fall ...More…

The Facts About the Chickenpox Vaccine

My Optimum Health — Chickenpox can be dangerous. The chickenpox vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect your child and yourself. Learn who should get vaccinated. Before the vaccine became available in 1995, about 4 million people in the United States got ...More…

Depression in Teens

My Optimum Health — In teens, what seems like a bad mood may actually be depression. Learn more about the symptoms of depression in teens and how it's treated. Home Information Depression in Teens: Symptoms and Treatment It's no surprise that teenagers are sometimes ...More…

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

My Optimum Health — Bipolar disorder can disrupt a child's life and make it hard to have friends or succeed in school. Treatment can help a child have a more normal life All kids are happy and bouncy at times and grumpy and sluggish at other times. But some kids ...More…

Why Teens Need Checkups

My Optimum Health — Annual checkups during the teen years are important. They can help teach teens the value of prevention, identify disease risks and address important l Many teenagers find it embarrassing to sit in the pediatrician's waiting room surrounded by ...More…

Gifted Children May Be "Twice Exceptional"

My Optimum Health — There is no one definition of what makes a child gifted, but these remarkable children usually set themselves apart. Home Information Parents' Challenge: Gifted Children May Be "Twice Exceptional" He's the kid who started college at 14. ...More…

Who's got your back? The law.

My Optimum Health — Find out what legal rights your child with diabetes has in school. Your child is entitled to all the same educational experiences as other children. L Home Information Getting Through the School Day: How the Law Helps Children With Diabetes Your ...More…