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10 strategies to help prepare your child for surgery

When your child has surgery coming up, communication is key — talking openly in the weeks and days leading up to it can help prepare them.

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Enrolling your child in school

Enrolling your child in a new school is an exciting time but also can be stressful for both parents and students.

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A guide to preparing your child for a funeral

Funerals, traditionally meant to honor the deceased and offer comfort to mourners, can be overwhelming for young minds.

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Talking to your teen about suicide

Here is a guide on risk and protective factors, how to talk about suicide with your child and what to do if they are having suicidal thoughts.

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Keeping kids’ eyes safe during a solar eclipse

Looking at the sun without adequate protection magnifies its intensity and can lead to vision loss and even blindness.