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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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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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Making holiday parties safe for kids

December 10, 2018/in Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Food Safety, Holidays, Infant, Right Feature, Safety, School Aged, Teen, Toddlers, Winter Safety /by Rise and Shine

Learn about the potential dangers and how you can make holiday parties safe for kids.

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Age-appropriate gifts for infants

December 3, 2018/in Development, Family Life, Holidays, Infant, Infants, Right Feature, Safety, Toddlers, Winter Safety /by Rise and Shine

If you want to give an infant a toy, make sure that it is something plush and huggable.