Health and Safety
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Keeping your kids healthy & safe during flu/virus season
Teach your Children to Avoid ExposureThe CDC Recommends two main steps to take: Know how viruses are spread. Visit the CDC website for updates and additional information. Avoid being exposed to the virus by taking preventive steps. Preventive Steps: Clean and disinfect daily. Clean your hands often for at least 20 seconds with soap and [...]
Practicing Sun Safety
Keep up the good fight against harmful UV rays. With spring and warmer days here, many families are spending more time outdoors. Walks around the neighborhood and backyard playtime are an easy go-to for variety of scene and exercise. While there’s nothing more fun than watching your kids play, the time in the sun can [...]
Firework Safety Tips for Families
Fireworks and Safety When handled properly, fireworks can create dazzling displays that are fun for the whole family. Careless behavior can, however, result in life-altering injuries. In just one year, fireworks cause more than 9,000 reported injuries in the U.S. Here's a guide of firework safety tips to help ensure your holiday or celebration remains [...]
How to Help Your Family Eat Healthier
A challenge parents often face is preparing meals the entire family will enjoy. Many children are picky eaters, so cooking food that is delicious and nourishing can be difficult. Check out these tips on how to help your children expand their palate and practice healthy eating habits. Five ways to introduce nutritious food to children. [...]
Spring Break: Safety for Teens
For teens, spring break gets a major renovation around senior year of high school. This transformation takes place primarily because by age 17, most teens have their driver’s license and are ready to hit the road. In preparation for spring break, teens often collaborate and plan overnight trips to nearby destinations. Although it is common [...]
Ways to Encourage Your Child to be Physically Active
Children & Exercise Regular physical activity is a way to lead a healthy lifestyle. However, getting our children to put down the remote or tablet is harder than it seems. We list a few ways to encourage your child to get up and play! Choose an activity that is developmentally appropriate Choosing an activity that [...]
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