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Ten Tips for Having a Fun and Safe Family Camping Trip 27 Aug 2013 | 02:28 am
Taking your family on a camping trip could be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences you will share. It’s a great opportunity to get away from the noise and congestion, and get in touch w...
Having “The Talk” with Your Child: Tips on Talking to Your Pre-Teen or Teenager About Sex 22 Aug 2013 | 01:49 am
If you feel uncomfortable even bringing up the subject of sex with your pre-teen or teenage son or daughter, you are not alone. More than one parent has elected to avoid having that talk altogether be...
Do Eyes Need to Be Protected from the Sun? 16 Aug 2013 | 09:26 pm
We all know by now that it’s important to protect our skin from excessive Sun exposure, to avoid skin cancers that can be caused by the Sun’s ultraviolet rays. But besides our skin, other organs that ...
Sunshine, Tanning Beds and Suntans — What Are the Healthy Options for Your Teen? 5 Aug 2013 | 11:57 pm
Peer pressure being as strong as it is in the teenage years, a lot of adolescent girls and boys may want to head outdoors as the weather heats up and get a suntan. But with all that we now know about ...
Prescription Drug Abuse by American Teens Up One-Third in Five Years 17 Jul 2013 | 11:28 pm
Prescription drug abuse by teens appears to have increased by 33 percent in a scant five years, according to a survey launched in 2012 and published in 2013 by The Partnership at Drugfree.org, in conj...
Safety Facts About Insect Repellents – and Choosing the Best Brands 10 Jul 2013 | 11:50 pm
As millions of American children head off to summer camps or outdoor family get-togethers, many parents may wonder how to protect their youngsters from the varieties of insects that might be found at ...
What Are Good Foods to Eat for a Child Who Plays Sports? 25 Jun 2013 | 09:49 pm
When it comes to food, the great thing about it is that we all have very similar nutritional needs: for the most part, what’s good for one person is good for everyone, and what’s bad for one person is...
How to Talk to Young Children so They’ll Listen 20 Jun 2013 | 12:06 am
Getting a young child to give you his or her undivided attention while you talk to them is sometimes tricky, as any parent knows; but there are specific things that you can do to better your chances o...
Things to Think About when Signing Up Your Child to Play Sports 14 Jun 2013 | 11:50 pm
The benefits of playing organized sports are well-established. They include giving children the opportunity to interact with peers and coaches to reach a common goal. This can help foster leadership s...
Pediatric Hypertension 11 Jun 2013 | 11:14 pm
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the development of a national database on high blood pressure in children has contributed to the recognition that there is indeed a rise ...
