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Probiotics and Prebiotics for Kids: What’s the Difference?

Healthy germs are all the buzz these days.  What are they? And how do we incorporate them into a kid’s diet?  First, let’s start with the cringeworthy fact that we host trillions of microbes in and on our bodies.  Most of these reside in our gut and are actually quite beneficial for maintaining a healthy body.…

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Cures for Toddler Diarrhea

The appearance of toddler stools change in consistency due to diet and overall health. Loose stools don’t always constitute toddler diarrhea, which is also known as chronic nonspecific diarrhea. Childhood diarrhea is watery and usually causes your toddler to have bowel movements more frequently than normal. Diarrhea is often treated at home, but some cases of toddler diarrhea warrant a trip to the doctor.

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Early Signs of a Pregnancy

If you miss a period, that’s a hallmark sign that a baby is on the way. However, you may start to experience additional signs of pregnancy shortly after your conceive, sometimes within a mere three weeks, according to the Mayo Clinic. Every woman’s body is different, so no two pregnancies will be exactly the same.

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Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season

A lot of people find the holidays stressful… but have you ever considered that your pet might feel the same way? Imagine you’re only about eight inches tall and roughly 10 pounds. Now imagine that your world is suddenly full of new stuff, like strangely breakable colored balls hung from a giant tree and people you’ve never met before!