Halloween is an exciting time of year—especially for children. However, the fun of dressing up and going trick-or-treating brings some concerns for parents. With a few simple safety tips, Halloween
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Posts Categorized: Safety
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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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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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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