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Children camping in a tent in the backyard

Pandemic spring break ideas

March 23, 2021/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, Family Life, Family life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Traveling/by Rise and Shine

Just because travel is off the table, doesn’t mean your time off can’t be special. Here are some pandemic spring break ideas for your family.

grandmother and grandchild walking through the forest

Grandma got her COVID vaccine, can we visit her?

March 9, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Family life, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

If grandma got her COVID vaccine, you can visit her but be sure you everyone is free of any COVID-like symptoms before you go.

Supporting your child with autism during the pandemic winter

January 27, 2021/0 Comments/in 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Autism, Coronavirus, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Emotional well being, Family Life, Family life, Learning and school, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Parenting, Right Highlight, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Here are some ways to support your family’s emotional health by staying active, working on independence and advocating for (new) school supports.

arm with taped with patch with red heart after giving blood

Can I donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine?

January 25, 2021/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Family life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Yes, you can still donate blood after receiving a COVID vaccine. There is no waiting period but make sure you are feeling well.

Girl making a video call via tablet at home

Social interactions during the colder months of COVID-19

December 15, 2020/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Coronavirus, Emotional well being, Family life, Family Life, Parenting, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

While most interactions will continue to be virtual this winter, there are ways to help your child have more engaging and meaningful virtual connections.