Middle School Challenges for Kids with ADHD

Middle school is already a challenge for every tween, bringing all kinds of new experiences like new friends, new academic structure, and of course – puberty. These challenges can be even harder for kids with attention deficit disorder (ADHD – formerly called ADD). Here is a list of 10 daily obstacles that students with ADHD […]

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Wildfires: What Parents Need to Know

Wildfires are unplanned blazes that start in natural areas like forests, grasslands and prairies. These fires can be caused naturally by lightning striking a very hot, dry area, but many times they are started by human carelessness. These flames can spread quickly to nearby communities and send smoke and haze through the air over hundreds […]

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What is the Best First Sport for Kids?

Many times, parents will wonder which sport should they try teaching their children first. Which one has the most benefits for our children’s health? The answer may be surprising for some parents, but many health professionals would agree that it is swimming! Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels brain health and builds strong […]

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How to Clean Your Breast Pump: Tips to Keep it Germ-Free

Breast milk offers many benefits to babies and their parents. It provides optimal nutrition to help infants grow. Pumping is one way to maintain your milk supply and provide breast milk when not directly breastfeeding. However, unless it is stored properly once pumped, germs can grow quickly in breast milk. That’s why it is important to make sure all […]

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When a Pet Dies: How to Help Your Child Cope

How your child reacts to your pet’s death will depend on their age and developmental level. When children display emotions like sadness, it’s important to validate them. During my own childhood, I remember when a pet died, my well-meaning mother told me I shouldn’t dwell on being sad. It’s natural to want to protect your […]

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Lead Exposure: Steps to Protect Your Family

Lead in the body can affect a child’s development, learning and behavior. Lead is a metal that is found in a lot of places. Children have the most risk factors because they often put their hands and objects into their mouths and their growing bodies tend to easily absorb what they eat. Although you can’t […]

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