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Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Toddler speech development: What's typical for a 2-year-old?
A Mayo Clinic specialist describes typical speech development between the ages of 2 and 3.
Terrible twos: Why are 2-year-olds so difficult?
Find out how to help your toddler meet the challenges of being 2.
Temper tantrums in toddlers: How to keep the peace
Know what to do when a tantrum strikes and how to prevent repeats.
Starting solids: When is the right time?
Understand when to start feeding your baby solid foods.
Rett syndrome
This rare genetic disorder affects the way the brain develops, causing a progressive inability to use muscles for eye and body movements and language.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Potty training: How to get the job done
Your guide to potty training basics, including when to start and what to do.
Fall safety for kids: How to prevent falls
Fall safety for kids — Prevent falls by taking these simple precautions.
Don't let your tots burn
When you head outside for family fun this summer, be sure to protect small children from burns. Keep sunblock handy and protect against other burn hazards: 1. Keep little ones away from grills, fire pits and campfires. 2. Don't let children play with or near fireworks or sparklers. 3. Check children's car seats for hot straps or buckles. These can heat up quickly in a car parked in direct sunlight.
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