AboutKidsHealth October 2008 E-newsletter

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October 2008

We're sorry - technical gremlins ate the September issue of the AboutKidsHealth e-newsletter! To make up for it, this issue is packed with great features. We're also pleased to welcome two new experts to our editorial lineup: Dr. Denis Daneman and Dr. Patrick J. McGrath.

Dr. Daneman is Paediatrician-in-Chief at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto. He will be writing an occasional column about issues that affect children's health. "Dr. Pat" is a clinical psychologist and researcher at IWK Health Centre in Halifax. In his weekly column, he will be answering readers' questions about parenting and child behaviour.

For more articles and information, please visit www.aboutkidshealth.ca for the latest on children's health.

Health Tip of the Month:

A good breakfast should include nutritious foods from three of the four food groups.
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	Attending to the health of immigrant children One Canadian child in five is an immigrant or the child of immigrant parents. Our newest columnist, Dr. Denis Daneman, discusses the importance of immigrant children's health, and some of the barriers they face. Read the full article >

	Asthma If your child has asthma, it's important to learn to recognize the early warning signs of an attack. The signs are different for every child, and may include coughing, breathing faster than usual, sneezing, or feeling tired, grumpy, or out of sorts. Read the full article >

Spotlight

Ask Dr. Pat
Patrick J. McGrath is a clinical psychologist and a researcher. In his weekly column, he will be answering readers' questions about parenting and child behaviour. You can read his answers about night terrors, fear of public speaking, and effective discipline, or write in with your own questions!
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Research

Picking your battles
Don't sweat the small stuff. A new study suggests parents who choose not to fight unimportant battles -- like what toy a child should play with next -- are more likely to win the important ones. Their children are also less likely to misbehave.
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Just for Kids

So you're having your tonsils out? Our animated module for kids explains what to expect at the hospital.
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Guess the body part in the X-ray and win two movie passes! Contest closes November 30. Many thanks to Shay, our last contest winner, who kindly donated her prize to a patient at SickKids.
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