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Advice on safe sleeping for your baby

February 6, 2019/0 Comments/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, Development, Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Household Risks, Infant, 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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What is a School-Based Health Center?

February 4, 2019/1 Comment/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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Talking to your teen about sex

January 30, 2019/0 Comments/in 13-18 years, Development, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Teen/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.

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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.

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When your teen wants to babysit

January 25, 2019/2 Comments/in 13-18 years, Development, Family Life, Parenting, Right Feature, Teen/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Ivor Horn provides advice for parents of teens who want to babysit.