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Eating

  • What should I know about feeding my child peanut butter?
  • I'm concerned that my toddler is not eating enough. What can I do to help him enjoy mealtimes?


    • Newborns

  • Will smoking or drinking during pregnancy harm my baby? What about other drugs?
  • We're trying to decide whether or not to circumcise our baby boy. What should we know?
  • What should I know about feeding my newborn baby?


    • Safety

  • When can I leave my child at home alone?
  • I'm worried about my child using computers. What should I know and what can I do?
  • What are the risks to my child if I use household cleaning products? Are there alternatives?
  • What can I do to make my home a safe place for my child?


    • Vaccinations

  • What vaccines should my child receive?
  • I've heard that MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine can cause autism. Is that true?


    • Parenting

  • When should I toilet train my child?
  • Is television bad for my child?
  • What kinds of fears are most common for young children?
  • Our family is preparing to adopt a child from another country, and we're concerned about health issues. What can we do?
  • My son's behaviour has me at the end of my rope. Will spanking help?
  • How much physical activity do children need?
  • How do I help a child who is grieving the death of a parent?
  • How can I get my children to listen to me?
  • How can we help our children adjust to separation or divorce?
  • How do I get my partner to spend less time working and more time with the family?
  • What should I know about bullying?
  • I'm going back to work and putting my child into child care. How will this affect my child's health?
  • Can experiences in early childhood affect a person's health during adulthood?
  • My child is more intense, challenging and 'spirited' than other children. What can I do to make things easier for our family?
  • What can I do about head lice?
  • How can I help my child grow into a healthy, caring and responsible person?
  • How much sleep do children need?
  • What can I do to prevent my child from becoming overweight?
  • I am a new stepparent. How do I build a happy relationship with my stepchildren?
  • Now that I'm divorced and my children don't live with me, how do I stay close to them?


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