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Hidden health hazards: Asbestos in kids’ products

Asbestos has also made its way into children’s products such as crayons, makeup and molding clay. Be aware of what’s in the toys and products you buy.

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Q&A: How can I protect my family from the flu?

It’s been a difficult flu season and many children are falling severely ill – even though they’ve gotten the flu shot.

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Spotting the difference between a common cold and RSV

Even if it seems like a common cold it could actually be RSV bronchiolitis. Look out for these symptoms.

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Helping kids understand the government shutdown

The government shutdown has affected many people in big and small ways. Here are some tips for helping your kids cope with the situation.

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Q&A: How can I limit my child’s screen time if most of it comes from school?

The push in schools to use technology to teach accomplishes both teaching content and teaching the use of technology, which is an important skill. It’s the passive and non-interactive screen time that seems to be less valuable; and too much of that can cause problems.