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Top Tips for Choosing Safe Toys

December 8, 2016

Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child's development. Use this guide to be sure the toys you choose for your kids...

tags: gifts , holiday health , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , peds , safe toys , safe toys and gifts month , safety

Staying Safe in Winter

November 10, 2016

Winter Sports Safety Tips

tags: kids , kids safety , kids skiing , kids sledding , kids snowmobiling , parenting , pediatrics , sports , winter safety

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Youth Suicide: What a Parent Can Do

October 28, 2016

It’s devastating to report, but the CDC Says that suicide is the third leading cause of death for kids ages 10 to 24. According to Dr. John Landers...

tags: bullying , depression , kids , kids health , parenting , pediatrics , safety , sleep problems , suicide , youth

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How to Spot the Warning Signs of Heat Stroke

September 27, 2016

tags: dehydration , heat cramps , heat exhaustion , heat fatigue , heat stroke , hyperthermia , safety , summer

How safe is the American food supply?

August 2, 2016

Probably the safest in the world. But, even so, if food isn't handled correctly and becomes contaminated by disease-causing organisms, it can...

tags: foodborne illness , food safety , germs , hand hygiene , safe food handling

Summertime...and the Grilling Is Easy

July 5, 2016

It’s summer, and that can only mean one thing—barbecue season! Grilling outside is definitely more relaxed and less formal. But you still need...

tags: grilling , healthy living , safety , summer

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