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How Often Should You Bathe Your Child?

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How to Treat Poison Ivy and Poison Oak Rashes

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Safety Tips for the Fourth of July

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June 24, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

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June 10, 2021 at 10:59 AM

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June 3, 2021 at 10:59 AM

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Why Your Child Should Get the COVID Vaccine

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May 20, 2021 at 10:59 AM

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May 13, 2021 at 10:59 AM

What to Tell Kids Who Are Worried about Being Unvaccinated

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May 6, 2021 at 10:59 AM

The Pandemic and Eating Disorders

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April 22, 2021 at 10:59 AM

What is Tourette Syndrome?

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April 15, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Safe Activities for Vaccinated Parents and Unvaccinated Kids

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April 8, 2021 at 11:14 AM

Is it COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies?

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April 1, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Addressing racism against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

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March 25, 2021 at 10:59 AM

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March 18, 2021 at 10:59 AM

Myths and Facts about Heavy Metals in Baby Food

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February 25, 2021 at 11:59 AM

COVID Q&A with Cardiologist Dr. Elizabeth Sherwin

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February 18, 2021 at 11:59 AM

What You Need to Know about COVID-19 Variants

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