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Helping children overcome a fear of flying

Being in an airplane can be frightening for children. Follow these tips to help relieve your child’s fear of flying and make air travel less scary.

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Snot colors and what they mean

Because mucus is the first line of defense against infections, snot can take on different colors depending on what’s going on in your body.

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How to use an epinephrine auto-injector

Because there are several different kinds of epinephrine auto-injectors, it’s important to become familiar with how to use each type.

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Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result

Talking to children about a positive COVID-19 test result can be hard, but it’s important to share the test results with your child, regardless of their age.

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Doom and Gloom: COVID-19 fears and January

January tends to be a time when many people feel gloomy. This year, there’s a persisting unwanted and all too familiar stressor: COVID-19.