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Why you should keep your child's scheduled checkup...

September 28, 2020

Learn more about the importance of staying on top of annual pediatric wellness exams—including preventing illness, tracking growth and...

tags: annual wellness exam , newsletter , safety precautions , screenings

Back-to-school and online safety

August 14, 2020 by Lisa Waddle

More children will be on screens this school year due to virtual learning; here are ways to keep them safe.

tags: kids online safety , online safety

Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

May 28, 2020

Should your child go to their doctor’s appointment? Here’s what you need to know about caring for your child during the coronavirus pandemic...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

May 26, 2020

Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations, including children. If your child is causing disruptions or behaving poorly at home, ...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

May 21, 2020

They may not show it or articulate it in the same way as adults, but children are also experiencing stress and anxiety during the coronavirus...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

May 19, 2020

Everyone is talking about coronavirus, and your child may be listening. Here's why you should be the one to talk to your child about COVID...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19-blog

Are these household chemicals bad for your health?

April 27, 2020

Phthalates are in hundreds of consumer goods and can make their way into your body. Here's what you need to know.

tags: food-and-beverage , health-effects , household-items , newsletter , pregnancy

Childhood bullying has lasting health consequences

April 13, 2020

Childhood bullying occurs during a critical stage of development. Here's what to look out for and how to help prevent lasting damage.

tags: depression , health-effects , newsletter , ptsd , trauma

Let's take a deep breath: Helping kids cope emotionally

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

With so much going on in the world today, we could all benefit from an emotional coping skills tune-up - but especially our children. While smaller...

tags: homeaid , homeaid-school-support , homeschool , jessica poe , mountainstar childrens , school support

Working from home with kids – staying sane and...

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

I’ve worked from home for more than a decade and have attempted to train my three children from an early age that when mommy is on a work call...

tags: covid school shut down , homeaid - school support , homeaid-school-support , home-school , jessica poe , work at home , working parents at home

As school from home starts, ponder these perks

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

With our public education facilities closed due to COVID-19, many parents find themselves in a new role – classroom manager. Though the responsibility...

tags: covid-19 , covid-19 - schools closed , homeaid-school-support , homeschool

Creating an at-home school schedule – where to...

March 20, 2020 by Jessica Poe

Structure provides a framework for learning and productivity, develops self-discipline and nurtures feelings of security safety.

tags: at home school schedule , covid-19 - schools closed , homeaid-school-support , homeschool , homeschool schedule , jessica poe , mountainstar childrens services , working parents

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Why you should keep your child's scheduled checkup...

Back-to-school and online safety

Parenting and coronavirus: Caring for children...

Parenting and coronavirus: Positive parenting ...

Parenting and coronavirus: Helping children cope...

Parenting and coronavirus: Talking to children...

Are these household chemicals bad for your health?

Childhood bullying has lasting health consequences

Let's take a deep breath: Helping kids cope emotionally

Working from home with kids – staying sane and...

As school from home starts, ponder these perks

Creating an at-home school schedule – where to...