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Health, Care & Safety

• Ask the Expert
  Are baby walkers safe?
  
  
• Sorting through the Immunization Controversy
  Parents struggle with the decision of if and when to immunize their babies.
  
  
• Protect the Children
  Ideas to help prevent child abuse
  

• Valley Resource Guide
  Area organizations accepting donations of holiday gifts
  for children and families in need
  
  
• Compassionate Divorce
  You may be getting a divorce, but your children are not.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Dr. Alday discusses the benefits of chiropractic care for children.
  
  
• Prescription: FUN
  Making your child's hospital stay a little easier
  
  
• Childproofing Your Home for Little Fingers and Little Toes
  Follow our room-by-room checklist to help keep your child safe.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Jeff Serff, DMD discusses orthodontics for children.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Rick McKnight helps parents with their children's foot wear and foot care.
  
  
• Best For Families
  What made Columbus one of the top four cities in a America?
  
  
• Safety First
  Ensure your child's safety in sports by putting these safeguards in place.
  
  
• Car Seat 101
  Child safety seats are only as good as their installation.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  My husband and I are expecting our first child. Until now our dog and cat have been our “babies.” How can we be sure our pets adjust well to the new baby?
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Dr. Elizabeth Martin answers parents' questions about SIDS, E coli
  and independence in children.
  
  
• Are Your Children Safe At Play?
  Make safety a priority in your own yard and on public playgrounds.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Rick McKnight helps parents with proper shoe wear for children.
  
  
• So Your Child Wants a Puppy?
  Choosing the right pet requires some homework.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Byron Thornton helps parents choose a bike for their children.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Experts give parents ideas to help ensure that their family enjoys a healthy and prosperous New Year.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  I am returning to work and will need to put my children in daycare.
  How can I be sure I am choosing a good one?
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  What is the best age to teach my child to swim?
  What should I look for when choosing a class?
  
  
• Make Safety 1st On The 4th
  Keep your kids safe during holiday fun.
  
  
• Getting Back to School Safely
  Review these safety tips with your children.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  There are so many toys being recalled these days. I can’t keep up! How can I be sure my children are safe?
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  My daughter sometimes complains of foot pain after playing soccer at school. Is
  this normal, or should I be concerned?
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Darlene Shirley, RN answers questions regarding immunizations.
  
  
• High Risk Pregnancies
  A new center cares for Valley moms and their babies.
  
  
• Wes Davis: Fitness Warrior
  Phenix City boy breaks barriers in Nickelodeon challenge.
  
  
• Local Boy Takes National Challenge
  "Barrier Breaker” Wes is one of the stars in a new Nickelodeon series.
  
  
• Arthritis Affects Children, Too
  Morgan McGrory is the 2007 arthritis walk honoree.
  
  
• Protect the Children
  Ideas to help prevent child abuse
  
  
• Dad’s Health
  Tips for keeping the man of the house healthy.
  
  
• Young Diabetics Don’t Miss a Beat
  Many area youngsters live with the challenge of juvenile diabetes with few limitations.
  
  
• Cold and Flu Season Is Here
  Keep your children healthy this winter.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Robert Keith, R.D. discusses the importance of hydration in the summertime.
  
  
• Night, Night
  Try these tips to help your children get the sleep they need at night.
  
  
• Columbus Be well
  Putting fun into fitness
  
  
• Picking a Private School
  There are lots of things to consider when
  choosing a private school.
  
  
• ZZZzzzz....Chasing The Elusive Sleep
  Advice to help new moms get the rest they need
  
  
• New Chief Champions Children
  Meet Dr. Zanga, new Chief of Pediatrics
  at The Medial Center.
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Mallory Cameron answers your questions about CPR for both children and adults
  
  
• Ask the Expert
  Joshua E. Lane answers questions about Poison Ivy.