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December 22, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Decreasing Holiday Stress

Decreasing Holiday Stress Plus: Setting boundaries around your newborn The winter holiday season can be a time of great joy and festivity, but it can also be stressful for families and children. Our hospital-wide Mind…

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December 15, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Tips for Traveling with Children

Tips for Traveling with Children Plus: Managing motion sickness The holidays are approaching, which means many of us will be hitting the roads and the skies to visit friends and family. Traveling with children can be …

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December 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM

A Guide to Safe Versus Unsafe Gifts

A Guide to Safe Versus Unsafe Gifts Plus: Preventing gift jealousy One of the most important things for parents is the safety of their children. And, as the holiday shopping season gets underway, parents should take s…

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December 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Is Your Child Too Sick for School?

Is Your Child Too Sick for School? Plus: Protecting your family from the flu It’s often hard to draw a line on when to send your kid to school and when to keep them home if they aren’t feeling well. Here are some guid…

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November 24, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Anxiety and Depression in Children with Epilepsy

Anxiety and Depression in Children with Epilepsy Plus: Epilepsy 101 and seizure first aid November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month, and although epilepsy isn’t a behavioral health condition, children with epileps…

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November 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Teaching Children About Gratitude

Teaching Children About Gratitude Plus: The truth about tryptophan It’s almost Thanksgiving, which makes it a perfect time to talk to your kids about gratitude. Emphasizing gratitude is a good thing for children’s men…

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November 10, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Debunking Diabetes Myths

Debunking Diabetes Myths Plus: dealing with diabetes during the holidays November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to highlight diabetes. To raise awareness, Children’s Na…

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November 3, 2022 at 10:59 AM

COVID vs RSV vs Flu: How to Tell the Difference

COVID vs RSV vs Flu: How to Tell the Difference Plus: The daylight savings time transition Your child wakes up with a fever and stuffy nose. Is it the flu? Is it COVID-19? Or is it something else, like respiratory syn…

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October 27, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Halloween Safety

Halloween Safety Plus: Food allergies at Halloween Halloween is almost here, which means families everywhere are thinking about pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. Be sure to follow these safety tips to ensure that…

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October 20, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Preventing Substance Abuse

Preventing Substance Abuse Plus: What you need to know about rainbow fentanyl October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month – a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention and to remember tho…

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October 13, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Shielding Kids from Internet Bullies

Shielding Kids from Internet Bullies Plus: Bullying and adolescent suicide Did you know that almost 40% of young people between the ages of 12 and 17 have been bullied online, and that 30% have had it happen more than…

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October 6, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness Plus: What you need to know about enterovirus D68 It's Mental Illness Awareness Week, which is the perfect time to highlight all the great mental health resources on Rise and Shine. Our site co…

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September 29, 2022 at 10:59 AM

What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot

What You Need to Know About the Flu Shot Plus: Protecting your family from the flu It's almost October, which means it's time to get your flu shot! To help you better understand why this is so important, we answer som…

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September 22, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Talking to Your Teen About Healthy Relationships

Talking to Your Teen About Healthy Relationships Plus: Tips for parents of teen drivers It’s here before you know it: one minute your forever-baby wants to play with you all day long and now all they want to do is be …

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September 15, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Adjusting to a New Teacher

Adjusting to a New Teacher Plus: Avoiding backback back pain Over the course of a school year, kids can become very bonded to their teachers and get used to a certain way of doing things. Adjusting to a different teac…

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September 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Plus: Checking in with your kids This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, and it is more important now than ever to know the suicide warning signs and to feel comfortable discussing suicide an…

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September 1, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Monkeypox Risks for Children

Monkeypox Risks for Children Plus: Managing your child's healthcare needs at school With monkeypox all over the news lately, you may be wondering about your family’s risk for contracting the virus. So far, the disease…

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August 25, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Breastfeeding Benefits, Tips and Advice

Breastfeeding Benefits, Tips and Advice Plus: Breastfeeding and the COVID vaccine 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 breastfeedin…

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August 18, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Steps for a Successful Back-to-School Transition

Steps for a Successful Back-to-School Transition Plus: Getting sleep schedules back on track The back-to-school season brings excitement and a fresh start for students. It’s also a great time for parents to assess the…

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August 11, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Mental Health Tips for College Students

Mental Health Tips for College Students Plus: Going to college with celiac disease Now that the school year is approaching, college students all over are making sure they have everything they need to go back to campus…

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August 4, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Everything You Need to Know about Monkeypox

Everything You Need to Know about Monkeypox Plus: Back-to-school vaccines Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the current monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. While…

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July 28, 2022 at 10:59 AM

What you need to know about parechovirus

What you need to know about parechovirus Plus: Marijuana and adolescents Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a Health Advisory for a common childhood virus called parechovirus after receivi…

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July 21, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Which COVID-19 Vaccine is Best for Your Young Child?

Which COVID-19 Vaccine is Best for Your Young Child? Plus: supporting your child's mental health during the summer Now that both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for children 6 mont…

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July 14, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Sun Safety for Kids

Sun Safety for Kids Plus: Treating poison ivy rashes As the temperatures rise, it's important to think about sun safety, especially for children and teens who tend to spend more time outdoors. The keys to sun safety a…

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July 7, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Helping Your Child Transition to Adult Medical Care

Helping Your Child Transition to Adult Medical Care Plus: What is pediatric hypnosis? Transitioning from pediatric to adult medical care can be a daunting time for both parents and their children. While it may be diff…

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June 30, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 🌈

Understanding Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity 🌈 Plus: The ABCs of LGBTQ terminology June is Pride Month: a time to raise awareness of the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and to encourage inclusiveness. It’s …

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June 23, 2022 at 10:59 AM

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines for Little Kids

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccines for Little Kids Plus: Keeping kids safe around cleaning products This past weekend, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) granted emergency use authoriz…

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June 16, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Screen Addiction: How Much is Too Much?

Screen Addiction: How Much is Too Much? Plus: Is your child's temper more than a tantrum? Wondering if your child spends too much time in front of screens? Most parents would love it if there was a recommended maximum…

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June 9, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Give Back by Donating Blood

Give Back by Donating Blood Plus: Preparing your family for any emergency Tuesday, June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, the perfect time to help save lives. Donating blood is fast and easy, and by giving blood you can he…

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June 2, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Keeping Kids Motivated as the School Year Ends

Keeping Kids Motivated as the School Year Ends Plus: Six tips for setting up a summer routine By the end of the school year, kids have been working hard, there are not many new and exciting things happening at school …

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May 26, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Talking to Children About School Shootings

Talking to Children About School Shootings Plus: Coping with the current baby formula shortage In the wake of the deadly elementary school shooting in Texas, many parents are wondering how to explain the tragic event …

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May 19, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness Plus: Parents! Remember to take care of yourselves! May is Mental Health Awareness Month! To celebrate, we'd like to highlight all the great mental health resources on Rise and Shine. Our site …

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May 12, 2022 at 10:59 AM

How Much Do You Know About Food Allergies?

How Much Do You Know About Food Allergies? Plus: Gluten-free recipes your kids will love Food allergies are a growing public health problem that affect an estimated 8 percent of U.S. children. Kids can be allergic to …

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May 5, 2022 at 10:59 AM

What You Need to Know About Concussions

What You Need to Know About Concussions Plus: How to prevent common baseball and softball injuries  As kids ramp up their springtime sports, hits to the head can be a real cause for concern. Here’s what you need to kn…

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April 28, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Preventing Window Falls

Preventing Window Falls Plus: Your child's first gynecological exam With the weather getting warmer, you may want to open your windows to let some fresh air into your home. Keep your kids safe and prevent window fall…

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April 21, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Bringing Your Child to the Emergency Department

Bringing Your Child to the Emergency Department Plus: Can you get COVID-19 twice? Going to the emergency department is a scary and overwhelming experience for both parents and children. We have outlined some things to…

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April 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Celebrating Autism Acceptance

Celebrating Autism Acceptance Plus: Everything you need to know about autism April is Autism Acceptance Month! To celebrate, we'd like to highlight all the great autism resources on Rise and Shine. Our site contains e…

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April 7, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Gardening and Landscaping Safety for Kids

Gardening and Landscaping Safety for Kids Plus: Bike safety tips for your family Many kids love helping their parents with outside chores during the spring and summer. It’s a great way for them to run around and get a…

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March 31, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Managing Springtime Allergies

Managing Springtime Allergies Plus: Snot colors and what they mean As we welcome the warm weather of spring and see flowers blossom in our backyards, we also understand that for some, spring is the beginning of an unc…

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March 24, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Helping Children Overcome a Fear of Flying

Helping Children Overcome a Fear of Flying Plus: Aromatherapy for Children When it comes to traveling, it is common for children to have fears. Children might be afraid of high places, or they might find tunnels fright…

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March 17, 2022 at 10:59 AM

Increasing Fruits and Vegetables in Your Child's Diet

Increasing Fruits and Vegetables in Your Child's Diet Plus: Types of gluten intolerance Children’s growing bodies require good nutrition, and vegetables and fruits are high in vitamins, minerals and fiber and low in f…

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March 10, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Preparing for Daylight Saving Time

Preparing for Daylight Saving Time Plus: kids need more than calcium for healthy bones Putting children to bed is difficult enough, but with Daylight Saving Time starting Sunday, getting your kids to go to sleep at an…

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March 3, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Helping Kids Cope with Traumatic Events

Helping Kids Cope with Traumatic Events Plus: What you need to know about the latest infant formula recall Living in a world where there are ongoing conflicts and acts of violence, children are exposed to an increasin…

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February 24, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Finding Special Time for Your Kids

Finding Special Time for Your Kids Plus: Text bubble bullies If you are like most parents, there are plenty of days when you have spent more time correcting your child or telling them “no” than having any other intera…

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February 17, 2022 at 11:59 AM

The Pandemic and Eating Disorders

The Pandemic and Eating Disorders Plus: What is binge eating disorder? With the loss of control that everyone has experienced during the pandemic, many adolescents have turned their attention to two things that they c…

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February 10, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Tips for a Heart-Healthy Family

Tips for a Heart-Healthy Family Plus: Finding the right cardiologist for your child Happy Heart Month! February is a great time to take stock of your health and implement some heart-healthy routines. A healthy diet an…

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February 3, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Snot Colors and What They Mean

Snot Colors and What They Mean Plus: Frostbite and frostnip Now that we’re in the thick of cold and flu season, many of us are getting more up close and personal with nasal mucus, or snot, than we’d like. But did you …

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January 27, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Winter Travel and Safety Tips

Winter Travel and Safety Tips Plus: How to use an epinephrine auto-injector If you and your loved ones plan to spend time outside in the cold or travel in the snow in the coming months, the Safe Kids DC team has some …

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January 20, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Genetic Testing and Autism

Genetic Testing and Autism Plus: Preparing your child for her first period We are constantly learning more about the role of genetics in autism, and, while genetic testing cannot diagnose someone with autism, it can h…

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January 13, 2022 at 11:59 AM

Talking to Your Child About a Positive COVID-19 Test Result

Talking to Your Child About a Positive COVID-19 Test Result Plus: Helping your child support a friend with mental health challenges Given the current COVID-19 surge, many parents may be wondering how to talk to their …

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