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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Posts Categorized: Safety
Winter Safety for Kids: 5 Tips for Staying Safe in Cold Weather
Winter brings bitter cold and heavy snowfall to many parts of the US. Winter conditions as well as winter colds and illnesses. Maintaining good health and safety requires a little
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How to Recognize 3 Different Kinds of Bullying
Every child has the right to feel safe. Children should feel safe at school, on the bus, when walking to and from school in their neighborhood, or when playing at
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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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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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