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Are Vitamins Necessary?  <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you struggle to get your kids to take vitamins and mineral supplements, you may be glad to learn that the daily battle may soon be over \u2013 research<\/a> shows most children do not need to take nutritional supplements. Research suggests that kids who are most likely to take supplements don\u2019t need them. These children are already healthy, and they have active lifestyles, access to nutritious food, and quality healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many medical organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a> and the American Dietetic Association<\/a>, say that healthy kids should get the vitamins and minerals they need from food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Should I wake up my infant to feed them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You should wake your newborn every two to three hours for feeding during the neonatal period as you try to get your baby back to birth weight. Why is this? Babies who don\u2019t eat can become dehydrated and tired. This may cause them to refuse the bottle, which can lead to more dehydration and feeding trouble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can exposure to cold weather cause a cough or cold?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The notion that cold weather causes a cough or cold is an old wives\u2019 tale that dates back to the 1880s \u2013 before scientists discovered that germs were the real culprits. Back then, people thought \u201cbad air\u201d or \u201cvapors\u201d caused infections. Today, we know that colds are more common in the winter because kids are inside and in close quarters, which increases the risk of germs spreading. Cold weather also triggers runny noses, which are one of the easiest ways for kids to spread their germs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do I know if my child has a cold or if they have the flu?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, it does not matter whether your sick child has a cold or the flu \u2013 the treatment is almost always the same: rest and drink fluids to keep comfortable until the illness runs its course. However, your pediatrician may decide to perform tests to determine the underlying cause of illness if the symptoms are severe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a strong-willed child \u2013 what should I do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strong-willed children are often spirited and courageous, but raising such a child can be challenging at times. Children with a strong will have clear ideas of what they want in life, and they are not afraid to pursue it. While parenting a self-motivated and independent child can be challenging, it can have rewards later on, as many of these children become leaders. As a parent, it\u2019s important to resist the urge to \u201cbreak their will.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a strong-willed child, you are familiar with the power struggles that go with it. Here are a few tips for avoiding these battles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n