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Cigarette Smoke and its Effect on Children
Did you know that it’s estimated that secondhand smoke is responsible for over 40,000 deaths each year in the United States? While some...
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Dec 21, 20142 min read
Kids and Stinky Feet!
We’ve all experienced it before. It’s the end of the day; your kids have just come in from playing outside all afternoon after being at...
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Dec 19, 20142 min read
Getting Kids Outside to Play
The fun and adventure of the great outdoors continues to compete with television and video games. With the advance of technology comes...
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Dec 17, 20142 min read
“Mommy My Tummy Hurts!”
At some point, every mom in the world will undoubtedly hear these words from their child. So many different things can cause stomach...
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Dec 15, 20142 min read
My Friend is Getting Picked on by a Bully – What Should I Do?
No one likes a bully. It’s especially tough to think about our own kids being bullied or even being a bully themselves. As parents, we...
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Dec 13, 20142 min read
Splinters Are No Fun!
Remember your first splinter? Remember seeing that tiny fragment of wood under the skin of your finger and thinking that the world was...
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Dec 11, 20142 min read
Flu Symptoms to Be on the Watch For
As the weather continues to change and we get deeper into flu season, it’s important to know what symptoms to watch for in our children....
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Dec 9, 20142 min read
6 Must-Do’s When it Comes to Kids and Shots
Kids sure do hate getting shots! And for good reason too. They can be painful and traumatic, especially for very young children who have...
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Dec 2, 20143 min read
Playground Safety
There are few things that excite young children as much as a playground. Slides, swings and other playground equipment can provide hours...
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Nov 29, 20142 min read
Being Thankful = Healthy Bodies
Thanksgiving is a great time of the year to ponder the things we are truly grateful for in life. While it’s important to stop and...
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Nov 27, 20142 min read
Teaching Kids Hygiene
Fact – kids will get sick more often than adults. It’s just part of being a kid and dealing with a developing immune system. They live...
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Nov 21, 20142 min read
Candy and Sugar – How They Affect Kids
With Halloween just a couple of weeks behind us and Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is that special time of the year when we...
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Nov 19, 20143 min read
When a Child is Overweight
Talking about overweight children can be a very sensitive subject. As parents, we tend to take on an enormous amount of guilt when we...
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Nov 15, 20142 min read
When to Dial 911
Deciding whether or not your child’s sickness or injury warrants a 911 call can be tricky. Some would argue that calling 911 should only...
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Nov 12, 20142 min read
Traveling with Children this Holiday Season
There has been a lot in the news lately about illnesses like Ebola and media coverage has included stories about people traveling to and...
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Nov 5, 20142 min read
Preventing and Treating Burn “Ouchies”
Of the many burns that happen across the country each day, children and the elderly are the most likely victims. Too often, kids find...
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Nov 2, 20142 min read
Healthy Computer Habits for Kids
Kids are on the computer all of the time these days both at home and at school. While computers are useful and very essential for kids to...
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Oct 14, 20142 min read
Top 10 Things You Need to Know About the 2014 Flu Season
Flu season is upon us once again! It’s time to prepare and take necessary precautions to fight off and, hopefully, avoid the flu...
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Oct 13, 20142 min read
What You Can Do to Prepare You and Your Family for Flu Season
Getting through Flu and Cold season unscathed is nearly impossible, especially when you have kids who are in school and have contact with...
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Oct 13, 20142 min read


Back to School – Keeping Kids Healthy
As September draws to a close, most school-aged kids are officially back in class, expanding their minds, learning new tricks, and...
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Sep 30, 20142 min read
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