Did you know this about your pharmacist?
January 25, 2016
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- Your pharmacist is an excellent resource for questions about your prescription and how it might interact with other medications or supplements.
- Make sure you understand and take note of all instructions regarding how to take prescription medication.
- You can call and ask your pharmacist any questions you might have, even after you have filled your prescription and gone home.
Understanding how to make the healthcare system work for your family
January 18, 2016
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- Get organized ahead of time so that everything is already taken care of in case of an emergency.
- When picking your health insurance, think about what your family’s medical needs are.
- Take the time to find a primary care pediatrician with whom you can develop a long-term relationship of trust.
- Don’t skip well-child visits or immunizations; they are a very important part of your child’s overall health.
Helping our children succeed by allowing them to fail
December 14, 2015
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- When we are overprotective our children grow up without knowing how to handle setbacks and failure.
- Self-esteem comes from learning how to handle tough problems and being able to recover after failing.
- Children need to have responsibilities and be given the freedom to fail in order to feel real pride in their successes.
The Importance of Playing
December 7, 2015
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- Play is an important part of child development and helps children develop emotional, physical, and cognitive skills.
- In recent decades play time has been reduced in school and at home in favor of academics and organized activities.
- Simplify your life so that you have enough time in your day to spend unscheduled and unstructured time playing with your child.
The “5 Rs” of early education
March 30, 2015
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- Reading, rhyming, routines, rewards, and relationships help young children develop the social, language, and emotional skills needed for healthy brain development.
- The first 1,000 days of life are particularly important because it provides the foundation for future development.
Learning how to drive starts now
March 23, 2015
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- At a very young age children are already learning driving habits from their parents’ examples.
- Learning how to drive well is important—motor vehicle fatalities are the leading cause of death for 15 to 20 year olds.
- Set a good example when driving and take time to teach your children about traffic laws.
Spanking doesn’t work; here’s what does
December 22, 2014
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- Learning more effective and less risky forms of discipline ahead of time can help you avoid spanking.
- Clearly establishing reasonable expectations and making it fun to be good can help prevent bad behavior.
- Discipline works best when everybody is calm and thinking clearly: taking some time to calm down can help everybody clear their head.
Toddlers at the table: making holiday meals less stressful
November 10, 2014
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- Pack some healthy snacks to help ward off hunger and to distract picky kids.
- Feel free to relax your vegetable and “clear your plate” rules.
- Tag teaming with somebody else will help you find some time to enjoy your meal too.
Is My Teen Using Drugs or Alcohol?
September 29, 2014
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- You can tell normal teen behavior from signs of substance abuse by looking for larger patterns and supporting evidence.
- Many of the signs aren’t a sure sign of substance abuse, but they are behaviors that parents should monitor closely.
- If you think your child is using drugs, educate yourself and look for additional help.
Teaching Children How to Cope with Anxiety
September 1, 2014
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- Anxiety is a normal part of life, but becomes a problem if it persists or starts to interfere with day-to-day life.
- Some types of anxiety are a normal part of child development.
- Help your child learn how to cope with anxiety by allowing them to talk and teaching them relaxation techniques.
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