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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month It is that time of year again when we break out the pink clothes from the back of our closets. We wear them to acknowledge the continuous uphill battle for those recently diagnosed with breast cancer, those going through treatment, those in remediation, and those who have lost their … Read more

Safe Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; As we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, going to school in person is how children and teens learn best. Many students also get vital resources they need to thrive at school. With a new school year starting this fall, though, many students will not yet be eligible to get COVID-19 … Read more

RSV: When It’s More Than Just a Cold

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; Almost all children get RSV at least once before they are 2 years old. For most healthy children, RSV is like a cold. But, some children get very sick with RSV. What is RSV? RSV (or respiratory syncytial virus) is one of the many viruses that cause respiratory illness―illnesses … Read more

Should your children take swim lessons if they are too young to get the COVID-19 vaccine?

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; ANSWER ​​Yes, swimming is a great family activity. It’s good exercise and a life-saving skill. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends water safety and swim lessons for all children as a layer of protection against drowning. While a COVID-19 vaccine​ for younger children is not yet available, taking extra precautions can … Read more

Healthy Popsicle Recipes

Here are some easy and healthy popsicle recipes for a refreshing treat on a hot summer day! Healthy Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles: Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries, Stems emoved 1 1/2 cups plain or vanilla yogurt 2 tbsp. of honey (Optional; for kids 1+) Directions: 1.) Combine all ingredients into blender and puree until smooth 2.) … Read more

Stay Safe this 4th of July

From the American Academy of Pediatrics; ​​​​​​On any other day of the year, would you hand your child matches or a flaming candle to play with? Probably, a hard no.  You work so hard all year long to keep your child safe.   Don’t let the 4th of July mess with your common sense. With … Read more