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Weathering summer storms

Parents should prepare their families for any disaster that may come their way, including power failures, tornadoes and floods.

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Pesticide safety

Although scary due to the varying time frame of noticeable effects, there are ways to reduce pesticide exposure for your child.

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Keeping your baby hydrated during summer

Most people know that adults need to drink about eight glasses of water per day, but keeping babies hydrated has some special considerations.

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Preventing a summer asthma flare-up

During the summer, higher levels of air pollution, sudden weather shifts and even thunderstorms can trigger asthma symptoms.

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How to avoid tick bites and Lyme disease

At least half of the patients doctors see with Lyme disease are children.