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Parenting

Head Lice Has Entered the Group Chat

Your child has just brought home the letter parents dread to receive – head lice is in their classroom. But we know our readers follow the #smartnotstressed philosophy, so like...

Published on October 11, 2024
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The Basics of Bug Bites

The great outdoors is calling, and we (and our kiddos) can’t wait to answer its call. Being out in nature is a wonderful way to rest, recharge, and boost endorphins....
Published on July 13, 2023
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Illness Prevention & Management

Newborn Safety: An Overview

To most people, babies embody joy, hope, and life. And while most new parents would enthusiastically agree, they also realize quickly just how taxing and intimidating taking care of a...
Published on July 11, 2023
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Injury Prevention & Management

Preventing and Managing Sunburn

Here comes the sun, doo-doo doo-doo! And with it, come all the reminders and guidance from yours truly for best ways to protect yourself and your family from the dangers...
Published on May 1, 2023
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Injury Prevention & Management

Watch Your Step! 3 Common Leg and Foot Injuries

With all the respiratory and viral illnesses prevalent during the winter months, we might not have thought about the mechanical injuries that could happen to our kids’ bodies – or...
Published on April 13, 2023
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Injury Prevention & Management

Let Your Children Play!

Parents want to fill their children’s lives with experiences and opportunities that will support healthy development of their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive abilities. For many, this means creating a...
Published on March 13, 2023
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Injury Prevention & Management

Health and Safety For Indoor Sports

Even as Friday night lights blaze across football fields, the bleachers are getting colder, and we’re getting excited about the winter sports season that will take our athletes and spectators...
Published on November 9, 2022
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