Plus: Is it IBD or IBS?

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We are feeling so grateful and fortunate that COVID-19 vaccines are now becoming more widely available. There is a collective sigh of relief that the end of this pandemic is in sight. However, it’s important to remember that younger children do not have access to COVID-19 vaccines yet. Here's some advice on what to say to a child who is the only unvaccinated person in the house ([link removed]) and may be worried.

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** Inflammatory bowel disease versus irritable bowel syndrome ([link removed])
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two disorders that affect the digestive tract. However, while they have some similar symptoms, IBS and IBD are conditions that require quite different treatments.

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** Help! My toddler refuses to sleep but clearly needs a nap ([link removed])
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The routines and cues that help children fall asleep at the beginning of the night typically help them fall asleep at the beginning of a nap. But sometimes the nap routine can be different. Here are a few strategies that you can try.

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