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The importance of drinking water all year round

Our bodies are about 60 percent water in adulthood and as high as 65 to 75 percent in childhood, which means we need to drink a lot to stay healthy.

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Teaching kids how to avoid dog bites

Children need to understand that dogs want to protect their family or their owner and, unfortunately, the only way they know how is to bite.

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Teen smoking: risks and how to quit

As a parent, it is important to know how you can prevent teen smoking and how to help your teen if they have a smoking problem.

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Helping your teen navigate their emotional landscape

You can help your teen learn the skills to get through sticky situations, and come through as a healthy young adult with few bumps in the road.

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How to prep your kids for Daylight Saving Time

Daniel Lewin, PhD explains how the time change affects children differently and what parents can do to help them with the transition.