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Tag: Early Childhood

Family

How to keep your kid out of the ER

Accidents can happen suddenly. Prevention is better than the need for the emergency room.

how to make your home safe for kids
Family

Top ways to make home a safer place

Parents want children to grow up healthy and strong in the place they deserve to feel safest: at home.

A woman hugs a young girl.
Family

A pediatrician answers questions about measles, vaccines and protecting families

Measles outbreaks threaten children's health. What to know about this potentially serious illness.

Family

Safety tips to share with the babysitter

To ease your mind and best prepare the babysitter, talk through these safety points before leaving the house. 

child with anxiety
Mental Health

What to know about childhood anxiety

There are different types of anxiety, but they all limit a child’s ability to function.

Race and Racism with Children
Family

Continuing the conversation: race and racism with children

It can be difficult for parents to explain the intricacies of concepts such as racism and injustice to children. Here's some help.

Children

How many infections are too many infections for your child?

All kids get colds, flu and other infections — but when should you start to worry that there’s something else going on?

spring container gardening combinations
Family

Spring container gardening: an easy way to add veggies to your diet

Container gardening is a great way to get fresh veggies into your meals and teach kids about healthy choices.

Little girl testing her blood sugar levels.
Diabetes

Understanding type 1 and type 2 diabetes in kids

With multiple types of diabetes, it’s hard to understand the difference. Get the facts on both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and how each affects children.

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