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By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. It’s time to start preparing for a new school year. For many this is an exciting time but for others it can be a cause of anxiety. Just a little preparation can help your child make a smooth transition and have a successful school year. Here is a checklist from…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. It’s time to start preparing for a new school year. For many this is an exciting time but for others it can be a cause of anxiety. Just a little preparation can help your child make a smooth transition and have a successful school year. Here is a checklist from…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. It’s time to start preparing for a new school year. For many this is an exciting time but for others it can be a cause of anxiety. Just a little preparation can help your child make a smooth transition and have a successful school year. Here is a checklist from…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. It’s time to start preparing for a new school year. For many this is an exciting time but for others it can be a cause of anxiety. Just a little preparation can help your child make a smooth transition and have a successful school year. Here is a checklist from…
By Kerri Kreh Reda, M.P.H. Warm weather is finally here which means many of us are spending more time outdoors and at the beach. Following are recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration and the American Academy of Pediatrics for keeping your family safe in the sun this summer. Sun Safety Tips for Infants from…
By Nancy Olsen-Harbich In sports, “time out” means a brief break in the game or pause in the action and that’s how parents should think of time outs, too. Use time outs as breaks in the action—sometimes too much action—to allow both you and your child time to regroup and regain control of runaway emotions.…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED Graduation is just around the corner and high school seniors everywhere will be reflecting on four years of friendships, classes, tests, homecomings, dances and many other memories. And, while they’re closing the door on a pretty important part of their young life, they will be opening the door to a…
According to a recent article written by the Cornell University college of Human Ecology, “In the aftermath of the Great Recession and the increased attention to the widening income gap, concern over the impact of inequality on children and families has risen. According to a nationwide study by Cornell researchers, the list of bad outcomes…
By Tim Jahn, M.ED It’s Prom Time for high school seniors and their dates and that means romance, memories and bittersweet finales to four years of classes, tests, football games and friendships. It’s a time of anticipation and excitement for teens, but also a time of dangerous risks like drinking, unplanned sex and driving while…
By Nancy Olsen-Harbich Negotiating with your children can defuse a power struggle, resolve family conflicts, and help children develop decision making-skills they will need later in life. Not all issues, however, are negotiable. As the adult, you are morally and legally responsible for your child’s health and well-being. Matters that would endanger your child’s safety…