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4.30.25
| Parenting,  Infants and Toddlers,  School Age,  Teen

Can Your Family Have Screen-Free Time?

Children spend more time sitting in front of electronic screens than doing any other activity besides sleeping. Do you think your family could go screen-free for a week.
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4.11.22
| Care and Conditions,  Parenting,  Infants and Toddlers,  School Age,  Teen

Can You Take Fear Out of Needle Sticks?

Can an upcoming vaccine or blood draw be easier for your child? Yes! Needle sticks can cause fear but there is help.
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8.18.26
| Food and Fitness,  Parenting

What To Do with All that Halloween Candy

Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!

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5.5.25
| Care and Conditions,  Parenting

Achoo! It Must Be Allergy Season

Nasal congestion, sneezing, itchy eyes, and throat irritation could be signs of seasonal allergies. Discover tips to help your child manage these symptoms. Read more!
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5.5.25
| Mind Matters,  Parenting

If You Don't Have a Family Meal Each Day...

...it's time to get out the plates. Table time yields benefits that go far beyond food. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) says that the more often children eat dinner with their parents, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. The center compared...

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4.30.26
| Parenting,  Infants and Toddlers,  School Age,  Teen

Ready or Not, Hospital Here We Come!

Make hospital visits less scary with simple, honest tips for preparing children for the hospital. Practice with play, build coping skills and know what to say.
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9.4.26
| Food and Fitness,  Parenting

Balanced Breakfasts Fuel Children's Brains and Bodies

We've all heard the saying, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." This is especially true for children as it is the perfect time to refuel in the morning to prepare for the school day. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, kids who eat breakfast are...

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