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Have you said "I love you" today? Please [click here] if you have problems viewing this message or if using a mobile device. Find Us [Facebook] [Twitter] [Google +] [Pinterest] [HealthyChildren.org] The only site and newsletter backed by 66,000 AAP pediatricians! [Prenatal] [Baby] [Toddler] [Preschool] [Gradeschool] [Teen] [Young Adult] Focus on Love, Hearts & Valentines January 2017 | Issue No. 139 [Love_Banner_Image] [14 Ways to Show Love for Your Child] We can't tell say "I love you" enough! When you say, "I love you" to your child on Valentine's Day or any other day of the year, it is wonderful. [Here are some fresh new ways to let your kids know how much they rock your world!] [sweeps] Also In This Issue: [I Need a Treat: How to Tame Your Child's Sweet Tooth] [How to Prevent Tooth Decay in Your Baby] [Reproductive Health in Young Women with Congenital Heart Defects] [Toilet Training: Praise and Reward Your Child's Success] [Snacks & Sugary Foods in School: AAP Policy Explained] [Adolescent Sexuality: Talk the Talk Before They Walk the Walk] [Challenges Faced by Parents of Children with Congenital Heart Disease] [When to Let Your Teenager Start Dating] [Are Your Kids Hungry or Just Bored?] [Genetics & Congenital Heart Defects] [Parents of Young Children: Put Down Your Smartphones] [Allergies and Hyperactivity] [Pediatric Cardiomyopathy] Ask the Pediatrician: [Placeholder] By: Amanda Cox MD, FAAAAI [When can I start giving my baby peanut butter?] [Body Safety Teaching Tips:] [117_preschooler_stealing_kiss.jpg?r=1485797347819] Parents should begin to teach their children about body safety between the ages of 3 to 5. - Use appropriate language. - Evaluate your family's respect for modesty. - Don't force affection. - Explain what a good vs. bad touches are. - Give your children a solid rule. - Control media exposure. - Expect questions. [Get more information on these tips here.] [Shop AAP] [The Picky Eater Project ] Benefits from Kangaroo Care Still Present 20 Years Later [117_mom_baby_skintoskin_hc.jpg?r=1485799544349]A [study] in the January 2017 issue of Pediatrics found that parents who gave their premature or low-birth weight infants kangaroo or skin-to-skin care immediately after NICU care were also more protective and nurturing as their child grew. [Learn more here about the benefits of skin-to-skin care.] Thank You to Our Sponsors [Tylenol ] [Sklice] [Perrigo] [AAP] The AAP is the world's largest publisher of pediatric content. [HealthyChildren.org] is the digital extension of the AAP mission to provide the most trustworthy health content to parents and caregivers at home, on the go, and from anywhere in the world. The information contained on this newsletter and on [HealthyChildren.org] should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. © Copyright 2017 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved. American Academy of Pediatrics | [141 Northwest Point Boulevard | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-1098, USA] [Log Into Your Account] | [Contact Us] | [About Us] | [Privacy Policy] | [Terms of Use] | [Editorial Policy] [Unsubscribe]