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Parenting
One in eight American children will be abused in some way, which translates into about 12 percent of kids, between birth and their 18th birthday. According to ChildHelp.org, a report of child abuse is made every ten seconds. While even one abused...
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Parenting
Animal abuse or cruelty has been associated with a variety of childhood psychological and/or emotional issues, including negative childhood exploration, depression, anger, a sign of future violent behavior, or a signal that a child is being abused....
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Baby
You may find your child’s pediatrician or your own doctor asking you to complete an ACEs checklist at a routine visit. ACEs, or Adverse Childhood Experiences checklists, are quickly becoming an important part of a general health and wellness exam...
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Parenting
Every parent makes mistakes (we’re all human, right?), but some mistakes and behaviors have longer-term repercussions than others on your child. You are the most important person in your child’s life, so what you say and do has a huge impact on...
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Pregnancy
Opioids include prescription medications like oxycodone, morphine, and fentanyl. While these may be prescribed for treating problems like kidney stones or for recovery after surgery, in general the goal is to use these drugs for a brief period of...
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Pregnancy
Occasionally pregnant women may need to take pain medicine. This may be for a back injury, after recovering from surgery, or during a gallbladder attack. Usually, doctors and midwives will try to use medicine such as acetaminophen and heat or...
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Pregnancy
Prescription painkillers are a class of drugs that are used to treat pain. Among the most popular prescription painkillers is the group of medications known as opioids. Common opioids include morphine, oxycodone, and codeine, among others. These...
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Pregnancy
Opioids are a type of prescription medicine that is commonly used to treat pain. Drugs that fall into this category include morphine, fentanyl, oxycodone, and codeine, to name a few. While these drugs are legal and play a role in pain management,...
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Parenting
Opiate addictions can be devastating, not only for you but for your entire family. Opiates are used to treat pain, but they can also produce a sense of euphoria, which makes them potentially addictive if they are used over a long period of time....
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Parenting
Most children will experience intense emotional and physical changes as they grow, and tantrums are typical, but a line exists between normal acting out and abnormal, negative behavior. When a child’s behavior becomes aggressive, deceitful,...
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Parenting
After a procedure, may people turn to over-the-counter drugs such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat mild to moderate pain. However, after a major procedure or surgery, some people will require stronger medications than what is available...
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Blog
A law was recently signed in the state of Tennessee that will allow pregnant women to be arrested and prosecuted if the babies they deliver are found to be harmed by any illegal narcotics mom took during her pregnancy. This law is the first of its...
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Baby
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) is the medical term for the set of symptoms experienced by a newborn that is going through drug withdrawal. Exposure to many drugs in utero can lead to NAS, including nicotine, alcohol, cocaine, LSD and opioids....
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Baby
Opiates include prescription medications like oxycodone, hydrocodone, and codeine. These medications are prescribed to many breastfeeding women for a variety of reasons, including pain control after undergoing a cesarean section. But is it really...
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Health
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Health
If your child has asthma, severe allergies, or even eczema, your pediatrician has probably prescribed a corticosteroid at some point. But what exactly is it, and is long-term use safe for your child? Corticosteroids are potent anti-inflammatory...