Follow these tips to keep your family safe in the summer heat. Check the Back Seat Any parent or caregiver can forget a child is in the back seat of
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Posts Categorized: Safety
Teens and Alcohol
By Dr. Elizabeth Triggs To write this entry, I consulted nine young adults ages 18 – 30 (my nieces and nephews) to add first person experience to this article. Not
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How to Prevent and Treat Bug Bites and Stings in Children
Insect stings and bites are common in children, particularly throughout the spring and summer. Use the following guide to learn how to avoid and treat prevalent insect bites and stings
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Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water This Summer
Spring will soon transition into summer, bringing summer vacation and the perfect opportunity for time in the pool, lake, or ocean. Water play often provides some of kids’ best summer
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Sports Physicals: What Parents Need to Know
If you have a child enrolled in sports, chances are you’re already familiar with pre-participation sports physicals. From ushering kids between extracurricular activities and running errands, scheduling this appointment can
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Dealing With Food Allergies During the Holiday Party Season
Dealing with food allergies is always rough on families, but the holiday season can be particularly challenging. As classroom party plans and social invitations crop up, parents need to balance
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