8 Parenting Goals to Start the New Year Strong

Helping to make your family safer, stronger, and more harmonious in this new year may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks. Here are some concrete and tangible parenting goals you can set for the year ahead. (Kids can have fun setting goals, too! See Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Children […]

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12 Safety Tips for Christmas Decorations

Twinkly lights, candles, holiday trees and plants, ornaments, and other decorations are a popular part of holiday celebrations. Besides being festive and fun, the decorations your family brings out every year can help children feel connected to family traditions. When decorating for the holidays, keep these safety tips in mind: Check out this video from […]

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Flying with Baby: FAQ

Taking a baby on a plane is something that most parents approach with trepidation- with good reason. Infants and air travel can both be unpredictable, and they don’t always mix well. But some advanced planning and preparation can help make for a better experience for your baby, for you, and for everyone else on the […]

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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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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Common Questions & Concerns

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). and other causes that are unclear at first, including accidental suffocation or strangulation. The shock, grief, and guilt felt by families who lose an infant can be […]

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