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Gardening and landscape safety tips for kids

April 23, 2019/0 Comments/in Household Risks, Infant, Right Feature, Safety, School Aged, Spring Safety, Summer Safety, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

Dr. Joanna Cohen shares tips on how to keep your children safe during gardening and landscape activities.

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Q&A: What is the best way to wean an 18-month-old off breastfeeding?

April 10, 2019/0 Comments/in Breastfeeding, Development, Family Life, Infant, Infants, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, Toddler, Toddlers /by Rise and Shine

Lactation expert Dr. Sahira Long answers a reader’s question about weaning a toddler.

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Q&A: Why does my child need the HPV vaccine?

March 27, 2019/0 Comments/in Cancer, Common Viruses, Development, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Family Life, Infections and Illness, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Feature, School Aged, Teen, Teens, Vaccines /by Rise and Shine

The HPV vaccine, also known by the brand name Gardasil 9, helps protect against certain types of HPV that can lead to cancer.

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Advice on safe sleeping for your baby

February 6, 2019/in Development, Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Household Risks, Infant, Infants, Parenting, Right Feature, Safety, Sleep, Toddler /by Rise and Shine

We reached out to pediatrician and SIDS researcher Rachel Moon, MD, for advice on safe sleeping for your baby and possible risks leading to SIDS.

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Talking to your teen about sex

January 30, 2019/in Development, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, School Aged, Teen, Teens /by Rise and Shine

It’s normal for teens to have questions about sex and sexuality, and parents have an important role to play in answering them.