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Talking To Your Child About Their Body and Private Parts

One of the things that makes parents the most nervous is talking to kids about their bodies—especially their private areas ...

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Toddler Receives Kidney on National Living Donor Day

In his short years of life, Leo has braved surgery, dialysis and a kidney transplant. ...

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How to Remove a Splinter and When to Seek Help

When kids play it almost feels inevitable that they will come back with a splinter. Most of the time it’s ...

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After Hours, Emergency Care, or Virtual Care? How to Make the Right Decision

Should I take my kid to the emergency room or After Hours care? What conditions can convenient care clinics treat ...

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After Hours, Emergency Care, or Virtual Care? How to Make the Right Decision

Unsure whether to head to the ER or urgent care? Discover when to choose urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions like ...

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How to Talk with Your Kids About War

Resources for Helping Kids Cope with Media Coverage of War and Traumatic Events With so much going on in the ...

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Noisy Breathing in Infants: When to Be Concerned

Having a newborn is magical moment, and it’s no surprise that you want to make sure your bundle of joy ...

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How to Have Effective Communication with Your Teen

Mark Twain’s quote, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to ...

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Are Tanning Beds Worse than the Sun? The Risks You Face

It’s wintertime and you may be feeling pale, but instead of heading to the tanning salon, reach for some self-tanner ...