With monkeypox all over the news lately, you may be wondering about your family’s risk for contracting the virus. So far, the disease, which spreads through close contact, has been found mostly among adults. However, children can still contract the virus so it’s good to be aware of the risk levels of certain activities.

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The benefits of playing and socializing at preschool

Now that social activities are returning to a new normal and children are back in school, it is important that kids play and socialize with other children outside their family. Children learn skills interacting with peers that they may not develop when playing with siblings.
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Managing your child's healthcare needs at school

Handing over the responsibility of managing your child’s healthcare needs can be daunting. However, you can help your child’s school respond to his or her health needs by preparing their medications and medical plans for the school and communicating with the teachers, school nurse and administration.

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