Guide for parents of overstressed kids Finding a balance between school, activities, and play can mean the difference between a well-adjusted child and a stressed-out one. What makes it difficult is that this balance is different for every child. It is up to you, the parent, to find the mixture of scheduled time and play …
Internet Safety Guide for your kids Children and teens today use technology more than ever before. Many young people know a lot about how to use electronic devices. However, they sometimes fail to make good decisions that will keep them safe online. You can take steps to help keep your child safe from the dangers …
How to protect your kids from Heads Up Concussion – A Fact Sheet for Youth Sports Parents Here is the information to help protect your children or teens from concussion or other serious brain injury. What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI— caused by a bump, blow, or …
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How to Bottle Feed With Infant Formula When is infant formula feeding recommended? Infant formal feeding may be recommended in place of breastfeeding if: The baby’s mother is not physically able to breastfeed. The baby’s mother is not present. The baby’s mother has a health problem, such as an infection or dehydration. The baby’s mother …
How to Eat Healthy at School Lunch is a fun time during the school day when you get a break from class and get to talk to your friends. Lunch at school may be the meal in which you have the most choices of what to eat. You may not be able to choose whether …
How to Protect Your Child From Frostbite Frostbite is when a person’s skin freezes from exposure to cold temperatures. Children are at risk for frostbite when they are out in cold weather. When skin freezes, it first turns red and then turns white or grey. The skin may tingle, hurt, or become numb. Frostbite can …
How to Protect Your Child From Insect Bites Insect bites—such as bites from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies, and spiders—can be a problem for children. They can make your child’s skin itchy and irritated. In some cases, these bites can also cause a dangerous disease or reaction. You can take several steps to help protect your …