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News U Can Use: French Parents Rock!

News U Can Use: French Parents Rock!

A new book describes the wisdom of the French way. Oui have a lot to learn …

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News U Can Use: ADHD Meds Gone Wrong

News U Can Use: ADHD Meds Gone Wrong

A prominent child psychiatrist raises questions about our approach to attention problems.

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News U Can Use: How to Break Up With Your Pediatrician

News U Can Use: How to Break Up With Your Pediatrician

When it comes to your kids, this is the one person who must be on your team.

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News U Can Use: Heart Disease Screening for Newborns

News U Can Use: Heart Disease Screening for Newborns

Every newborn should receive a simple test to check for evidence of congenital heart disease …

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News U Can Use: Argue With Your Teen

News U Can Use: Argue With Your Teen

Teens who hone their verbal skills learn to stand up for themselves and fight for what’s right.

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News U Can Use: America’s Most Expensive Colleges

News U Can Use: America’s Most Expensive Colleges

Any of these schools on your teen’s list? Be forewarned — they cost a bundle!

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News U Can Use: Birth as Performance Art?

News U Can Use: Birth as Performance Art?

Would you consider giving birth in public? A Brooklyn artist has done just that …

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Warning! Infant Tylenol Dosing Gets Confusing

Warning! Infant Tylenol Dosing Gets Confusing

One of the most common questions moms ask is, “How much Tylenol do I give?” The answer will get even more complicated soon.

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News U Can Use: Sex and the American Teen

News U Can Use: Sex and the American Teen

A new study describes the sexual habits of our teenagers and the results may surprise you … especially if you have daughters.

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News U Can Use: 26.2 Before Birth?

News U Can Use: 26.2 Before Birth?

Amber Miller completed the Chicago Marathon and delivered a healthy baby girl a few hours later. Safe or high-risk?

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