Reading Over the Summer
May 25, 2015
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- Some readers are late bloomers, but there is a lot that parents can do to help awaken a love of reading.
- Put away the electronic devices and use time in the car or while waiting for reading.
- Letting your children pick out what they want to read at the library increases the chances that they will read it.
- Find books at your child's reading level.
Planning an active vacation
May 18, 2015
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- Reduce distractions by unplugging from electronic devices.
- Be brave and reach outside your comfort zone to try something new.
- Be sure to make time for naps or a little rest to recharge everybody's batteries.
- When planning your vacation look for things you can do in the area that are active, whether it is a walking tour of the city or a hike in the great outdoors.
Protecting our children from sexual abuse
April 13, 2015
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- Reduce your children’s risk by carefully evaluating and limiting (when possible) any time spent in isolated, one-on-one situations with other children, youth, and adults.
- Educating your children about sexual abuse doesn't mean they won't ever become a victim, but it does offer an important line of defense.
- Children who have been prepared will know how to respond to any threats and will feel more comfortable coming to talk to you.
National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 6, 2015
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- One in six boys and one in four girls will experience some form of sexual abuse before the age of 18.
- In about 90 percent of cases, children are abused by somebody who is known and trusted by the child and the child’s family.
- Be sure to report to the authorities if you suspect child abuse, find child pornography, or if a child discloses abuse to you.
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.
Recent study confirms safety of two measles vaccines
March 2, 2015
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- Study found that the risk of negative reactions from the vaccines was incredibly low.
- No new safety concerns were found for the MMRV or MMR + V vaccines.
Sleeping with a smartphone can disrupt your child’s sleep
February 16, 2015
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- Children who sleep with a smartphone or tablet in their room get less sleep and report feeling less well-rested than those who don’t.
- Having a TV in the bedroom also contributed to less sleep, but had less effect than a small screen device.
- Sleep plays an important role in a child’s mental and physical development.
What you should know about using antibiotics
February 9, 2015
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- Antibiotics cannot cure a viral infection and the side effects could make you feel sicker longer.
- Using antibiotics when they are not needed can cause antibiotic resistance; this is when antibiotics no longer work on disease-causing organisms.
- Do not insist on taking antibiotics unless they are needed and be sure to always take them exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
Detergent pods responsible for thousands of child injuries
January 26, 2015
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- Detergent pods are responsible for thousands of child eye injuries and poisonings.
- The highly concentrated detergent inside the pods is much more dangerous than regular detergents.
- Detergent pods should be treated like other poisons and kept out of the reach of children.
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