Establishing Your Family’s Own Video Game Rating System

Christmas has come and gone and with it, many children have brand new video games waiting to be played! Video gaming is a multibillion-dollar industry. It brings in more money than movies and music combined. This isn’t a huge surprise considering all the ways games can be played—on computers, game consoles, handheld devices, smart phones […]

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Teaching Time Management to Teens: Less Stress, More Balance

Time. All of us wish we had more of it. This goes double for busy parents helping their tweens and teens learn everyday tasks that support good health and self-sufficiency. In a busy world, making good use of time can reduce stress and foster self-confidence. This makes time management one of many tools that can […]

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How to Plan a Balanced Thanksgiving Meal for Picky Eaters

Thanksgiving- a holiday often full of elaborate food traditions- can be extra challenging for parents of picky eaters. Who wants a holiday dinner turned into a battle zone filled with whispered bargaining? Fortunately, with a little planning, you can create a balanced Thanksgiving meal the whole family will enjoy! Here are some tips to please […]

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Seizures and Epilepsy in Children

Seizures are sudden events that cause temporary changes in physical movement, sensation, behavior or consciousness. They are caused by abnormal electrical and chemical changes in the brain. Here’s what parents should know about seizures, how to help someone who is having one and when a child may be diagnosed with epilepsy. Are There Different Types […]

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Halloween Health & Safety Tips

Halloween is a time for spooky thrills and imagination. But the holiday also brings some extra risks for children and teens. Did you know that child pedestrian injuries are more likely on Halloween than on any other night of the year, for example? Help keep Halloween fun and safe for your family with these tips. Safety on […]

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RSV, Flu & COVID: What is the Difference?

Your child has a stuffy nose, cough, and fever. Is it the flu? COVID? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Let’s look at four common childhood illnesses caused by viruses – COVID, flu, the common cold, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). All of them share some similar symptoms. Here are some clues […]

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