Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Young People
On Monday, January 2nd, 2023, NFL fans around the country watched in horror as 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field in the middle of the game. To an outsider, Hamlin was seemingly in peak physical condition. Although we do not know Hamlin’s full health history, it is likely that he suffered […]
February 1, 2023
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Dangerous Internet Challenges and Why They Appeal to Kids
Social media challenges and “games” can be a tempting way for kids to gain attention online and win favor in their friend groups. Some social media challenges, like the ALS ice bucket challenge or the mannequin challenge, can be fun and positive activities with little to no lasting consequences. But other challenges that pop up […]
January 25, 2023
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How to Tame Your Child’s Sweet Tooth
With the holidays winding down, our houses are full of leftover desserts, candy from stockings, and hot chocolate kits received as gifts. Children can be tempted more than ever to feast on all that extra sugary goodness! The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends children (and parents) limit added sugar to less than 10% of […]
January 18, 2023
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When to Keep Your Child Home From Child Care
When kids spend time close together, germs can spread between them. This is especially true for infants and toddlers, who often share toys that have been in their hands or mouths. Knowing when to keep your little one home sick from child care and school helps protect other children from illness. It can also give […]
January 11, 2023
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Holiday Food Safety Tips
Whether it is holiday cookies, roast turkey, honey baked ham, green bean casserole or even simple homemade rolls, foods are an important ingredient of holiday celebrations. Teaching children to cook your family’s recipes can nurture ethnic identity and culture, strengthen family relationships and offers young chefs a sense of accomplishment. But how do we teach our children to cook […]
December 21, 2022
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Choosing the Right Bicycle and Helmet for Your Child
Every Christmas season, children around the world ask Santa Claus for a bicycle and parents search the Black Friday deals for the perfect bike. But how can you know which size bicycle and helmet will keep your child safe? Tips to make sure your child’s bike fits them: Do not push your child to ride […]
December 14, 2022
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