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Every daycare should have a strategy for handling the eventuality of one of their kids haveing severe allergies.

These first steps in dealing with a food allergy diagnosis for your child can help you cope with fear and uncertainty, while creating a safe environment for your family.

While it may be tempting to keep infants and toddlers away from animals, early exposure to pets may help prevent children from developing allergies down the road.

Probiotics use has increased rapidly in adults. Are these good bacteria a safe answer for health problems in kids as well?

Children with mild allergies don't have to endure a dogless childhood. There are plenty of dog breeds that are known for their ability to coexist with allergy sufferers.

Parents may not be able to prevent allergies in a child, but they can surely take measures to allergy-proof their child's bedroom to help him feel more comfortable.

New products help parents keep their contact information on children in case the child has an emergency, food allergies, special needs or becomes lost in public.

Those with a nut allergy, milk allergy, wheat allergy or other food intolerance, be advised that these foods are commonly listed as different names on ingredient labels.

Depressed, defiant, angry, and hyperactive children are a nightmare for parents. Avoiding some foods and leaning heavily on others can save the day.

The ultra-hygienic lives that many people in North America strive for may not be doing their children any favours.

A new study from Duke University offers a possible new treatment for food allergy sufferers.

Children and adults with allergies need to monitor and control their environment, for their health's sake. Halloween parties may be filled with hidden allergens.

Everybody has a different take on the best approach for treating allergic reactions. A critical analysis of two conflicting theories for "solving" the allergy dilemma.

School has many challenges for students who deal with life-threatening food allergies. Planning and communication are the key to a safe school experience.

"Beyond a Peanut" cards teach the vigilance to keep highly allergic children safe from anaphylactic reactions while at school, daycare, friends' homes or birthday parties

Celiac Disease: What it is, who gets it, and what can be done.

Don't let food sensitivities stop you from eating out! It's possible to enjoy your favorite foods in restaurants and keep to your diet with a few friendly precautions.

Food allergies in children continue to rise dramatically. Schools and early childhood centers need clear guidelines about the management of food allergic children.

Kids with food allergies can enjoy special occasions like Easter, Christmas and birthday parties like other kids as long as their parents do a bit of planning prior.

Children benefit from lower risk of childhood allergies, increased self-esteem, responsibility and companionship when they grow up with pets at home.

Allergy testing is an important tool your doctor uses to determine exactly what you are allergic to.

Parents can stop post nasal drip and relieve other symptoms that children with allergies experience by making changes at home and creating natural allergy remedies.

Outer and middle ear infections cause pain, often in the middle of the night. Antibiotics are usually not necessary but relief is essential. Nature has the answers.

How to use your web browser and a word processor to search in detail for allergens and other ingredients in the lists published by some of the popular restaurants.

More children are struggling with allergies today than years ago. Here are some ways parents can help their kids as well as prevent future allergies.

Why are childhood food allergies up 18%? The CDC is reviewing this new information.

How you can donate your breast milk to help premature babies this Christmas.

A food allergy diagnosis can be overwhelming. Finding books, safe food and other resources is a must for those who need reliable information quickly.

Ear infections are common in children and can cause serious discomfort and damage to the ear drums. Understand the risks and symptoms to prevent and treat earaches.

Classroom pets are an excellent way to add enrichment and responsibility to a young child's learning experience but special care should be taken picking the right animal.

Childhood diagnoses are on the rise. Are school children more ill or are we diagnosing better?

A hearing loss in childhood can mean many things. First, it is important to identify the type and degree of the hearing loss.

Infants and toddlers are vulnerable to swine flu infection, but may not be eligible for H1N1 vaccination. The CDC advises of swine flu shot safety and risks for babies.

Children allergy sufferers and their families need to approach some fall activities with extra caution and preparation, depending on the type of allergy involved.

Many ADD and ADHD children have a food coloring allergy or react with hyperactivity to food additives, according to two recent studies on ADHD kids.

Hiking is great exercise and great fun for babies, kids and parents too! Here's how to be prepared for a hike with the tykes that's enjoyable for all ages.

The high cost of gas and pricey activity options can limit camp opportunities. Collaborating with teachers , experts or friends can make for low cost fun and learning.

Where can you find a mature, responsible, and experienced babysitter for free? If you belong to a babysitting co-op, you won't need to ask that question anymore.

Preserve leaves in glycerine or assemble leaf and flower garlands to wear to the fall festival. Here are a half dozen fall leaf art ideas.

Day care centers are responsible for feeding children snacks at some time or another. Make sure the snacks you serve are nutritious to encourage healthy eating habits.

Are allergies making it difficult to live with your pet? Pet allergies affect thousands of people but there are ways of reducing the suffering!

Research indicates that pet owners have fewer allergies, less likelihood of depression, better heart health, less Alzheimer's symptoms, and often get more exercise.

Many allergies are not constant; they are caused by repeated use of common foods (wheat, milk, corn, sugar, nuts) or inhalation allergens, which increase sensitivity.

Colostrum, the first liquid that is secreted from the breast after a baby is born, has a large number of important nutrients and benefits for a newborn.

Food dyes could be a contributing factor in hyperactive behavior. Other factors also contribute to ADHD behaviors. What are they?

Peanut allergies often show up in childhood and can last a lifetime. Convenience snacks, restaurants and parties are sources of foods that contain this common allergen.

From A for After School to M for Muffins, with Breakfast, Jamie Oliver, and what to put in the Lunch box in-between. This is Part 1.

A live animal can make a fabulous present for children, under the right circumstances. But parents (or grandparents, aunts, etc) must think carefully before giving one.