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It’s natural to worry when your baby doesn’t feel good, and most pediatricians encourage parents to call any time they’re unsure. But before you pick up the phone, take a few minutes to prepare so you can give the doctor the information he or she will need in order to give you proper medical advice.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says an hour or two of television per day is plenty for children, and kids under two shouldn't watch at all. To make sure the time your toddler spends in front of the TV is good for him: 1) look for programs with educational content and positive characters and values, 2) instead of letting your child "watch TV," allow him to watch specific programs and turn the set off when they're over and 3) stay away from violent shows, which can trigger aggressive behavior.

Source: "Smart Guide to Kid's TV," www.aap.org, accessed December 23, 2008

Turn laundry day into a fun learning experience for your toddler. Let him sort dirty clothes into lights and darks and have him identify each garment’s color. Give him the clean towels and show him how to make squares, rectangles and triangles. Let him try matching the socks, coaxing him to find each one’s “twin.”

Source: Folding, Sorting & Matching Fun, www.familyfun.com/p>