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Back-to-school season comes with early alarms, packed lunches and busy afternoons. And in the South, those after-school hours are still plenty hot.   That’s why in this ParentingU ExtraCredit, April Hamilton, RN, pediatric GI and healthy weight nutrition nurse with...

It might seem harmless — no smoke, no smell — but vaping can cause serious damage, especially to young lungs.   Even more troubling, its addictive nature and sweet flavors are pulling in users who might never have touched a cigarette.  Vaping devices, including...

When school’s out and structure fades, screens have a sneaky way of taking over. What starts as one episode or a five-minute scroll can stretch into hours, especially in summer, when long days, hot weather and the need to just get something done make screens feel both...

When the school year approaches, some parents feel the clock ticking — especially if their child isn’t yet potty trained. But when it comes to potty training, health experts agree that readiness matters more than any deadline. Look for Signs of Readiness Most children...