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Focus on the Holiday Season
December 2016 | Issue No. 136
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Children of all ages are filling their holiday wish list with things like tablets, cell phones, wearables, headphones, and other tech-related gifts. But it's important to find a balance with some quality off-line time, too.
 
Here are some great gift ideas that get back to the basics of childhood play and foster communication and social interaction.
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By: Claire McCarthy, MD, FAAP
Prevent Furniture &
TV Tip-Overs! 
Earlier this year, IKEA recalled 29 million chests & dressers due to seven children's deaths in tip-over accidents. So far, very few dressers have been accounted for. Parents are urged to stop using any recalled IKEA dressers. Get your refund NOW.
 
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The Picky Eater Project
Help Children of Divorce & Separation Through the Holidays
Holidays can be stressful for everyone, but for children of divorced or separated parents, the holidays can be especially challenging. Every year, more than 1 million American children are affected by their parents’ break-up. A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics details how parents and pediatricians can help children through it. Get tips here.  
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