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December 26, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Making Family New Year’s resolutions

Making Family New Year’s resolutions In this issue: resolutions for you and your family, why you should wash your hands, winter safety The year is almost over, which means it's time to start thinking about making New …
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December 19, 2019 at 11:59 AM

How to Handle Too Many Gifts

How to Handle Too Many Gifts In this issue: handling an excess of holiday gifts, the dangers of button batteries, safe vs unsafe gifts for kids The holiday season is upon us and while parents might be overwhelmed with…
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December 12, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Holiday Travel with Kids

Holiday Travel with Kids In this issue: tips for traveling with kids, travel activities, reducing motion sickness Over the holidays, many families will travel to visit friends and relatives. This can be both exciting …
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December 5, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Handling Holiday Stress

Handling Holiday Stress In this issue: tips for reducing stress, holiday season safety, keeping your family healthy during the holidays The winter holiday season can be a time of great joy and festivity, but it can al…
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November 28, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Debunking Diabetes Myths

Debunking Diabetes Myths In this issue: bunking diabetes myths, how to help your teen manage their diabetes, and diabetes during the holidays November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the cou…
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November 21, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Teaching Children About Gratitude

Teaching Children About Gratitude The Thanksgiving Issue: How to teach your kids about gratitude, getting the family moving after the big meal and diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving food. It’s almost Thanksgiving, which m…
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November 14, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Bullying and Adolescent Suicide

Bullying and Adolescent Suicide In this issue: the connection between bullying and suicide, setting limits on smartphones and coping with a lost lovey. Bullied teens are twice as likely to consider suicide and nearly …
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November 7, 2019 at 11:59 AM

Five Reasons to Get the Flu Shot

Five Reasons to Get the Flu Shot Focus on the flu: why kids should get the flu shot, answers to your flu FAQs, how to protect your family from the flu Flu season is just around the corner, which means it's time to sta…
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October 31, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Your Halloween Safety Checklist

Your Halloween Safety Checklist In this newsletter: Halloween safety, tooth-friendly Halloween tips and healthy Halloween treats! Halloween is an exciting time of year for both children and adults. The holiday is full…
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October 24, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Teaching Your Child Pedestrian Safety

Teaching Your Child Pedestrian Safety As adults, much of our knowledge around street safety seems second nature. For kids and teenagers, the street can be distracting, resulting in potential danger. Teaching your child…
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October 17, 2019 at 10:59 AM

When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Department

When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Department One of parents' most common questions is when to take their child to the emergency department versus urgent care or a personal pediatrician. In her latest video and a…
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October 10, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Do Expectant Mothers Need Folic Acid?

Do Expectant Mothers Need Folic Acid? When you're pregnant, it seems like there are dozens of vitamins you're expected to take and foods you're supposed to eat. Folic acid is definitely one that should be high on your …
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October 3, 2019 at 10:59 AM

What to do if you think your child has a learning disability

What to do if you think your child has a learning disability There are many potential reasons for problems at school, but one of the primary reasons is learning disabilities, both those already diagnosed as well as und…
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September 26, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Everything You Need to Know About Teens and Vaping

Everything You Need to Know About Teens and Vaping E-cigarettes are a growing concern because of their availability, addictiveness and attractiveness to teens. But what exactly are e-cigarettes and why are they so bad?…
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September 19, 2019 at 10:59 AM

How to Help a Child Who Has Suicidal Thoughts

How to Help a Child Who Has Suicidal Thoughts Talking to your child about suicide may feel scary but there are some helpful dos and don’ts that can make this process a little easier. You can use these tools yourself or…
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September 12, 2019 at 10:59 AM

The Benefits of Breastfeeding

The Benefits of Breastfeeding When your baby is born, there are plenty of things to think about, and one of the first is how to feed your newborn, be it breastfeeding, bottle-feeding or both. To help you navigate the b…
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September 5, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Helping Kids with Homework

Helping Kids with Homework Now that school is back in full swing, you may be trying to figure out the best way to handle homework. Being involved in your child’s homework is important. As with all parenting endeavors, …
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August 29, 2019 at 10:59 AM

When Young Children Lie

When Young Children Lie Research suggests that lying is very common in young children and can start as young as 2 years old. It's an important part of navigating social situations, so lying does serve a purpose. The ke…
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August 22, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Managing Your Child's Healthcare Needs at School

Managing Your Child's Healthcare Needs at School Handing over the important responsibility of managing your child’s health care needs can be daunting. However, you can assure your child’s school is ready to respond to …
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August 15, 2019 at 11:03 AM

How to Ensure a Successful Back-to-School Transition

How to Ensure a Successful Back-to-School Transition The back-to-school season brings excitement and a fresh start for students. It’s also a great time for parents to assess their child’s health and take some preventat…
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August 8, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Preventing Heatstroke in Cars

Preventing Heatstroke in Cars Sometimes babies are so peaceful and quiet in the backseat that we can forget they are even there, and it can be tempting to leave a sleeping baby in the car so we don’t have to wake them …
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August 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Are Your Kids Ready to Swim in the Ocean?

Are Your Kids Ready to Swim in the Ocean? So your kids are good, safe swimmers in your neighborhood pool. Does that mean they'll be fine in the ocean as well? There are some important differences between ocean and pool…
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July 25, 2019 at 10:59 AM

Weathering Summer Storms

Weathering Summer Storms The warm weather that comes with summer also ushers in increased chances for severe storms, floods and even tornadoes. You should be prepared for any disaster that may come your way, from power…
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July 19, 2019 at 5:43 PM

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July 19, 2019 at 5:38 PM

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