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Sledding
Family

Enjoy the snow, but read this before going sledding

Excitement over flurries can overtake common sense; remember to sled safely on the snow.

Baby feeding dog
Infants & Toddlers

What to do if your child eats dog poop

Beyond moving past the yuck factor, here's what to do if your child eats dog poop.

Family with flu shots
Cold & Flu

Children’s flu: Five things to know this season to prevent complications

The flu is common, but for some children, complications can be serious. Children under 5 and children with certain underlying conditions are at higher risk for flu complications.

Family

A mom’s plea: Pay attention to RSV

Within a few weeks of starting daycare, their son came home with RSV, which at…

Grade-school-aged girl asleep holding a blanket and wearing a pink sleep mask.
Sleep

5 ways to help your child get their best sleep

There's so much that can interfere with a child's sleep. Here's how to help.

fall family fitness
Family

10 outside-the-box ideas for fall family fitness

Stay active outdoors as a family this autumn season.

Teal Pumpkin Project
Allergies

Halloween safety for trick-or-treating with food allergies

Here's help for parents of children with food allergies, and how we can all help keep them safe while trick-or-treating.

Infants & Toddlers

Crossed eyes in kids: when to be concerned

Be alert for signs of crossed eyes within a child's first year.

Prevention

Protect your family from E. coli contamination

E. coli cases are common in Tennessee, especially among children. Here’s what doctors want you…

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