AboutKidsHealth March 2008 E-newsletter

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March 2008

Now is the time when most families are enjoying March Break. March is also National Epilepsy Month, National Nutrition Month, and Poison Awareness Month! We've included articles on each one in this month's AboutKidsHealth e-newsletter. For more articles and information, please visit www.aboutkidshealth.ca for the latest on children's health.

Health Tip of the Month:

Keep purses and briefcases out of children's reach. Everyday items like medicine and hand sanitizer can seriously harm a child.
More poison prevention tips

	Preventing sleep problems If your child is not getting enough sleep, it can have an impact on learning, behaviour, attention, memory, and even body weight and metabolism. Good sleep habits start early, and include consistent bedtime routines, bedtime, and wake time. Read the full article >

	What to do if a child has a seizure Seizures can be subtle or dramatic, ranging from staring and blinking to convulsions. Epilepsy and seizures are common, but many people are not sure how to respond. Learn how to help a child who is having a seizure, and much more, in our Epilepsy Resource Centre. Read the full article >

Spotlight

Attachment
Babies need a special person called an "attachment figure" to help them feel safe and secure. Attachment is a kind of complex dance in which the baby signals his needs, the caregiver responds, and the baby modifies his behaviour. How the caregiver responds, and what the baby learns to expect, can have lasting effects.
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Research

Probiotics and premature babies
If you believe the ads, probiotics can boost the immune system and make your digestive system blissfully happy. Now there's some evidence that "good" bacteria may be able to help premature babies with a rare and devastating condition called necrotizing enterocolitis. But there are still a lot of unknowns.
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Just for Kids

Why does the new baby cry? Can it eat pizza? How do I hold it? Our handbook for new big brothers and big sisters has the answers to these questions and more!
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What does a seizure look like? What should you do if a friend has a seizure? Find out in Epilepsy Explained.
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