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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?
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Is My Child Ready for Kindergarten?

Having an idea of what your child should know and be able to do when they start school will give you the confidence to determine if your child is ready for kindergarten.

Finally, A Use for the Appendix!
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Finally, A Use for the Appendix!

The appendix is a finger-like tube that is located in the lower section of the stomach and is a part of the gastrointestinal tract. It has a reputation for being an organ that has no use and can cause problems, but now it can be put to work!

Pacifiers: When to Stop Using Them
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Pacifiers: When to Stop Using Them

Learning how and when to let go of the pacifier might be the first real conflict with your toddler. Even though the process of removing a pacifier can seem like a challenge, there are tips and tricks to make the transition go smoothly for your family.

Organizing Your Home Safely
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Organizing Your Home Safely

While I understand how satisfying this may be, or how tempting it may be to stage a room for the perfect Instagram or TikTok moment, some things really need to stay in their original containers, specifically medications and cleaning products.

Jails are Replacing In-Person Visits with Video Visits
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Jails are Replacing In-Person Visits with Video Visits

Social visits promote relationships that can improve health and well-being. People who are incarcerated who receive social visits are less likely to reoffend, and children who have strong relationships with their parents cope better with the trauma of having a parent incarcerated.

Bunk Bed Safety
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Bunk Bed Safety

Although bunk beds can open up the possibilities of what you can do with your space, there are about 36,000 bunk-bed related injuries among children every year in the United States. Parents can help prevent these injuries by talking to their children about how to use bunk beds safely and taking the proper precautions in their child’s room. 

Spending Time Outdoors Promotes Good Mental Health
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Spending Time Outdoors Promotes Good Mental Health

As temperatures warm and days grow longer, spending time outdoors can positively affect mental and physical health. From improving mood to increasing activity levels, nature can nurture us.

Formula Shortage: What Parents Can Do
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Formula Shortage: What Parents Can Do

The infant formula shortage that is currently impacting the United States has reached an unprecedented level. It has left families wondering what they should feed their children if they cannot find their usual formula.

Practical Recommendations for Long COVID in Children
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Practical Recommendations for Long COVID in Children

Post-COVID conditions, also called long COVID, long-haul COVID or post-acute COVID-19, occur where someone does not recover as quickly as expected following COVID-19 infection. In some cases, symptoms can last weeks or months, and a child’s typical functioning may be impacted.

Reframing Your Child's Behavioral Problem: The Impact of Experiences on Children's Mental Health
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Reframing Your Child's Behavioral Problem: The Impact of Experiences on Children's Mental Health

Trauma-focused care has become popular over the past few years, significantly changing how we understand mental health. Learn more.

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