Making the Switch to a Big Kid Bed

Once your toddler can climb out of their crib, it may be time to transition to a “big kid” bed. Your child may have a heady sense of freedom the first few nights after moving permanently to a bed. Luckily, most kids are happy to “graduate” and stay in their beds more willingly than they did in […]

April 26, 2023

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Playing Safely in the Yard

8 Tips to Keep it Safe & Fun for Kids As springtime is in full bloom and the weather warms up, it’s always good for kids to get out of the house and play outside! If you have a backyard or other outdoor space at home where your kids play, follow these tips to help […]

April 12, 2023

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The Dangers of Water Beads

Water-absorbing gel beads sold as sensory toys and used in vases and gardens are a growing problem among young children. What Are Water Beads? Made of superabsorbent polymer chemicals, water beads are also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil and gel beads. They are also called sensory beads, used as play tools for […]

March 29, 2023

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Purple Day: Epilepsy Awareness

March 26th is Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness. People around the US and the world will wear purple to raise awareness for epilepsy and some will even host events to raise funds and support for those with epilepsy. So what exactly is epilepsy? Defining Epilepsy: Epilepsy, sometimes called a seizure disorder, is a disorder of […]

March 22, 2023

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Head Injury: What to Do if Your Child Loses Consciousness

Head injury is one of the most common causes of loss of consciousness in children. If your child experiences loss of consciousness (is “knocked out”) following a head injury, you should always take it seriously and talk with a health care professional.  Most of the time, head injuries are minor, and children only lose consciousness for […]

March 8, 2023

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Vaping: Dangerous, Available & Addicting

What is vaping? Electronic nicotine devices can look like a pen, a computer memory stick or flash drive, a car key fob, or even an asthma inhaler. Instead of inhaling tobacco smoke from a cigarette, e-cigarette users inhale vapor from liquid “e-juice” that has been heated with a battery-powered coil. This is called vaping. The juice usually […]

February 22, 2023

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