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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Summer Heat Safety Tips
Follow these tips to keep your family safe in the summer heat. Check the Back Seat Any parent or caregiver can forget a child is in the back seat of
Read more »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
Read more »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
Read more »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
Read more »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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