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Get Involved! It’s National Blood Donor Month

National Blood Donor Month
January is National Blood Donor Month. Will you give back during this important time? As the new year begins, you probably intend to make it one of your best years yet. What better way to do that than by getting involved with your community in a meaningful way? You can – and should – do [&hellip

Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Your Family To Keep in 2016

Healthy New Year's Resolutions for 2016
2016 could be your family’s healthiest year ever if you use these New Year’s resolutions! 2016 has officially begun! You probably have a number of goals you’d like to accomplish in the coming year, but few of them are as important as keeping your family well. Enjoy a healthy 2016 with your chi

A Quick Look at Intestinal Malrotation

Intestinal Malrotation
What is intestinal malrotation, and how could it affect your kids? As a parent, you have a number of concerns about your kids. From the boo-boos on their knees to their runny noses, you have some outward signs that all is not well with your little one’s body. It’s not pleasant to think that ther

Welcome Your College Student Home For Thanksgiving With These Tips

You have probably always looked forward to Thanksgiving with your family. However, if one of your kids has been off at college, this year may be a little more exciting. To help make your reunion a happy one, consider these kids home for the holidays tips. Make your travel arrangements as soon as pos

What You Need To Know About Pediatric Circumcision

Welcoming a new baby boy into your family can fill your house with love. It also comes with a very important decision – whether to circumcise him or not. Choosing circumcision for cultural reasons can make the decision much easier. However, if that is not the case for your growing family, keep the

Getting Ready For Cold and Flu Season

Cold and flu season is nobody’s favorite time of year, especially if you are a parent with small children. As the flu and common cold start going around schools and daycares, the chance that your kids will come home not feeling their best. Along with the “typical” influenza flu, you should als

Did You Know That It Is Child Safety and Protection Month?

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We know that you do all you can to keep your kids safe. From soft corner protectors on all the tables in your house to the best car seat money can buy, your child’s well-being is probably always on your mind. November is child safety and protection month, which is the perfect time to check [&helli

Avoid Early Mornings This Daylight Saving Time With These Tips

Daylight saving time ends on November 1st, which means it is almost time to turn your clocks back an hour. While you may be looking forward to your “extra” hour of sleep, if you have a small child, they may not be on the same page. Keep these tips in mind to help your little […]

Enjoy A Healthy Halloween With These Tips

Halloween is almost here, and for anyone under the age of 13, that means one thing – candy! While letting your kids enjoy a ton of sugar one night of the year is a part of the Halloween tradition, putting some limits on the amount of candy your child eats this Halloween can make for […]

Skip The Sharp Knives With These Pumpkin Decorating Ideas For Kids

Halloween is just around the corner, which means pumpkins are everywhere! From your local pumpkin patches to your neighborhood grocery store, you can pick up a pumpkin just about anywhere. If you are looking for a fun, unique way to decorate your pumpkin that will impress your neighbors, consider th