When a cherished adult faces a life-threatening illness, what should the children be told? The truth, say experts, as early on as possible. Keep it simple: Tell them the name of the disease or condition, explain that it is serious, and talk about what may lie ahead. Pediatric Nursing
Babies who were given a pacifier within five days after birth were 50% less likely to still be breast-feeding four weeks later. In fact, mothers who breast-feed may want to wait at least a month before using a pacifier, say experts. Besides using a pacifier, there are plenty of other ways to soothe a cranky baby. Try skin-to-skin cuddling, baby massage, or swaddling—wrapping baby snugly in a soft blanket.
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Your teenager announces that she’s a vegetarian. Should you worry? Probably not. Research shows that vegetarian teens eat far less fat and fast food—and many more servings of fruits and vegetables—than do their non-vegetarian peers. But try to monitor your teen’s calcium intake. Most vegetarian teenagers do not get the daily 1,300 milligrams of calcium that they need.
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