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07 Oct

Children and Media

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Let’s face it—parenting in today’s tech-driven world comes with challenges our parents and grandparents never had to face. Social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook are everywhere, and now, artificial intelligence (AI) is entering the mix, making digital life even more complex. Our kids

28 Jul

Separation Anxiety & Going Back to School

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Start preparing children for all that into returning to school With summer coming to a close and schools about to reopen, parents should start preparing their children for all that goes into going back to school. Morning routines will look different, as well as your

10 Nov

Six Techniques to Teach Respect

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Six Techniques to Teach Respect Everyone wants and needs respect… even our children. Oftentimes parents complain that their children just don’t show respect. Maybe we as parents, need to look at the way we are teaching respect. Teaching respect can be difficult, so why not

03 Sep

Poison Prevention

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Poison-proof your home and protect the ones you love Each day more than 300 children are treated in an emergency room department according to the CDC; two of them die. And the offensive material isn't always a clearly marked as hazardous. It can be typical

21 Oct

Nov. 5 • Free Food Pantry • Tuscaloosa

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Tuscaloosa's One Place Organizes Free Food Pantry When: Friday, November 5, 2021 Begins at 10:00 a.m. Where: 2101 Bowers Park Drive, Tuscaloosa Alabama Free community food pantry from Tuscaloosa's One Place. Offered on a first-come basis. No ID required. For more information about Tuscaloosa's One

04 Oct

The Covid-19 Vaccine and Your Children

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Helpful Resources to Help Prepare Children for Vaccinations. As we navigate through this pandemic we, as parents, are trying to learn and do the very best for our children every day. Things are changing on a daily basis when it comes to Covid, so that’s

14 Apr

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month which means it’s time to gain insight into what you can do as a parent to ensure your child’s safety today and every day. We get that it may not always be an easy discussion, but the following points

21 Oct

Your Child’s Teeth

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Protecting your child's teeth Your child’s baby teeth are at risk for decay as soon as they first appear—typically around age 6 months. Tooth decay in infants and toddlers, often referred to as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay, most often occurs in the upper front teeth,

13 Oct

How to Break a Bad Habit

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What to do if you notice your child developing a bad habit. Doesn't everyone possess some sort of idiosyncrasy they consider a “bad habit?” Many bad habits stem and develop during childhood. What do you do if you notice your child starting to pick up

01 Oct

Reinforcing School Bus Safety

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Bus Safety Tips to Review with your Child Every year millions of children travel to and from school by bus. According to the United States Department of Transportation, a school bus is the safest vehicle on the road. Although your child is much safer taking

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