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Introducing Two New e-Newsletters for Families
The Partner and The Scoop on Children's Health
Beginning this month, families of the children we serve and families in our community will have the ability to subscribe to newsletters with health news and resources for children with special needs and children who are typically developing.
If the word exercise makes you think of lifting weights in a gym or running endless miles on a treadmill, think again. We are all aware that exercise is important for a healthy life, but did you know that it is just as important for your kids to get the same kind of exercise each day? One of the best ways to promote that healthy lifestyle is for the whole family to be involved.
As we all know, television today offers a wide range of programming for every kind of person. We also know that children are very influenced by what they see on TV. Although you cannot always be by your child’s side to monitor what they watch on TV, there are ways to help instill good television watching habits.
Pregnant women all over the world have heard rumors of different foods or medicines that can cause birth defects. Although some of those may be legitimate, here are a few that we have decided to banish once and for all.
Have you ever found your child walking through the hallways a few hours after they have gone to bed and are confused as to where they are? Or witnessed your child kicking and mumbling in their beds? Contrary to the frightening name of “Night Terrors” these episodes that happen to children are normal and can be dealt with appropriately by considering the following facts.
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