A cast, a big hard bandage, is used to protect and immobilize a broken or injured bone. The cast wraps around the broken area and needs to be removed by a doctor when the bone is healed. Depending on the age of the child and type of break or healing
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A Parent’s Guide to Concussions
A concussion, a brain injury that causes temporary changes to how the brain works, is typically caused by a blow or jolt to the head. You might think this only happens when someone is knocked out while playing a sport, but they can happen with any
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Boosting a Child’s Immune System
There’s no avoiding them - germs are everywhere! When functioning properly, our immune systems fight disease-producing organisms - such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites - all the time. Since it is virtually impossible to germ-proof your child,
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Sharing Pictures of Your Kids: 4 Questions to Ask First
You love snapping pictures of your cute kids doing something adorable, posting on Facebook or Instagram so your friends and family can see them without much thought, but you might want to stop and think about what you are putting out there
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Mosquito Bites – What You Need to Know
As the sun sets on a warm, perfect, summer day, here come the mosquitoes. It’s not that most bugs are more attracted to little kids (although they are sweet!), but little kids do make easy targets.
Mosquitoes use their mouth to puncture the skin’s
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Do’s and Don’ts of Giving OTC Medicine to your Child
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines don’t require a doctor’s prescription, but this doesn’t mean they are harmless. If they are taken the wrong way, OTC medications can make your child feel worse and can even be harmful to your child’s health. Talk with
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Water Safety
We know you hear you this information every summer, but it’s important and it saves lives! Among preventable injuries, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1-4 years old. Young children can drown in only a few inches of water, even if
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Cell Phones: When is the Right Age to Start?
When is the right age to buy my child a cell phone? A couple of important things to remember as you consider this question is your child’s maturity level, his or her ability to follow home and school rules, and your child’s sense of responsibility.
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Helping Your Child Choose a Sport
There are a ton of sports options for boys and girls, including both team and individual sports. Think little league, soccer, swimming, tennis, and so much more! Joining a sports program is a wonderful opportunity for fun and fitness, but a youngster
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Fire Safety
Some people think fire safety is simply knowing what to do if your clothes catch on fire, and that is part of it, but fire safety is everything you need to know to be safe, to make your home safe, and knowing what to do if ever a fire starts in your
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