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Keep your family heart-healthy with these 5 expert tips

February 15, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Diseases and Conditions, Eating and Nutrition, Fitness, Healthy Eating, Heart, Physical Activity, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Cardiologist Sarah Clauss, MD, shares five ways families can prioritize heart health this February during American Heart Month.

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Well-being: An important first step to raising happy kids

February 13, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Beth Cabrera explains how focusing on well-being is an important step to raising happy kids and offers some simple strategies to get you started.

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Tips for keeping your child safe in the snow

February 11, 2019/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Right Feature, Safety, Winter Safety/by Rise and Shine

Here are five tips for keeping your child safe and happy this winter.

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What is a School-Based Health Center?

February 4, 2019/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Check-ups, Dental Hygiene, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Finding a Doctor, Learning and School, Oral Health, Parenting, Right Feature, School Health, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

School-based Health Centers are a great community resource and play an active role in providing health care for children.

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Q&A: What could cause a 7-year-old girl to become overly affectionate?

January 28, 2019/in 6-12 years, Family Life, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Psychologist Eleanor Mackey answers a reader’s question about why her daughter has suddenly become overly affectionate with her soon-to-be stepdad.