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7 Ways To Prepare Your Kids To Return To School During A Pandemic August 13, 2020

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Preparing your kids to go back to school during a pandemic is uncharted territory.
Handwashing, hand sanitizing, physical distancing, mask wearing, and limiting sharing supplies are all necessary for a safe return.
If your child is sick or has been exposed to Covid-19, keep them home.

Posted in Covid 19, Health Alerts, Healthy Living for Kids, School | Tagged back to school, coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, school, school safety, Talk With a Doc

Can Active Video Games and ‘Exergames’ Replace Exercise? February 27, 2020

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Active video games do not boost children’s overall activity levels.
Study follows 78 children for 12 weeks to find out if active video games increase physical activity.
Active video games do have some advantages, but studies suggest they are not an effective way for children to get their 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles

Post-Holiday Healthy Snack Ideas December 16, 2019

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You can get back to healthy eating even if junk food has infiltrated your home over the holidays.
Get your family back on track track with wholesome snack options that will help them recharge.
Toss the candy and junk food and replace it with helathy and wholesome alternatives.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles

Cooking for Picky Eaters June 12, 2019

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Selective eaters are likely lacking many of the vitamins and minerals needed for good health.
Being creative with food choices and presentation can entice your picky eater to try something new.
With time, patience, and repeated opportunities to try new foods, picky eating may go by the wayside.

Posted in Child Behavior, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavior, eating, healthy eating

8 Ways to Tame the Screen Time Beast December 4, 2018

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Too much screen time has been linked to numerous wide-ranging side effects.
Setting time limits and monitoring them isn't easy—even with devices made to assist. Instead, try practical limits.
When breaking a habit, it helps to fill the void with positive things like sports, books and physical play.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged middle childhood, screen time, teens, tweens

2018 Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics September 27, 2018

The flu vaccine is important. It can save your family time, money, and may even save the life of someone you love. Flu killed approximately 80,000 people in the United States last flu season, according to the CDC. That record-setting number doesn’t take into account hospitalizations, doctor visits, or days missed at work or school. … Continue reading “2018 Walk-in Flu Shot Clinics”

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips, Health Alerts, Healthy Living for Kids, Immunizations, Parenting Articles & Tips | Tagged 2018, clinic, flu, vaccination

How can I get my kids to school on time? December 15, 2017

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With a little planning, mornings can become a time of peace and relaxation.
Tackling the next day's tasks the night before to reduce stress in the morning.
Use the extra time to bond with your family and leave home with a positive mindset.

Posted in Child Behavior, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, School | Tagged breakfast, family, Mornings, Routine, school

Dirty Tricks for Clean Eating April 17, 2017

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Be and creative in how you introduce new flavors, using purees and other tricks.
Keep an open mind and allow kids some autonomy to choose and adapt to new foods over time.
Make subtle changes to keep family favorites, but with less sugar and more fun.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids | Tagged healthy eating, nutrition, parentiing tips, recipes

The Importance of Hand Washing January 26, 2017

Washing hands is one of the simplest ways to prevent illness.
Teaching kids when to wash is as important as teaching them how to wash.
Try the glitter game to teach small kids about how germs spread.

Posted in Cold and Flu Tips, Fall/Winter Tips, Healthy Living for Kids, Pediatric Articles | Tagged cold & flu, handwashing, hygiene, school

Exposure to secondhand smoke can cause behavioral problems October 3, 2016

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Exposure to secondhand smoke made it 50 percent more likely that children would develop neurobehavioral disorders like ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, and behavior disorders.
Children’s bodies develop rapidly, putting them at a higher risk for adverse side effects.
Parents are in an excellent position to help protect their children from secondhand smoke.

Posted in Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged behavioral problems, pregnancy, second-hand smoke, smoking

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