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10 ways to keep a healthy cholesterol balance

Kids who are physically active, eat healthy foods, don’t have a family history of high cholesterol and aren’t overweight probably aren’t at risk for cholesterol problems. But you should still take steps to ensure a healthy cholesterol balance.

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Breastfeeding advice for today’s moms

Dr. Sahira Long gives tips on how to get ready to breastfeed your new baby.

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Helping kids understand the government shutdown

The government shutdown has affected many people in big and small ways. Here are some tips for helping your kids cope with the situation.

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Q&A: How can I limit my child’s screen time if most of it comes from school?

The push in schools to use technology to teach accomplishes both teaching content and teaching the use of technology, which is an important skill. It’s the passive and non-interactive screen time that seems to be less valuable; and too much of that can cause problems.

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Avoiding too much screen time this winter

Parents need to think creatively and be proactive to ensure that their children don’t get too much screen time during the winter months.