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How To Use A Regular Pillow For Breastfeeding Your Baby

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When you give birth to your baby, you’re going to quickly find out that feedings happen around the clock. Newborns can eat every two to four hours, and sometimes when they’re cluster feeding, as often as every hour. While it’s totally satisfying to see your little one plump up, you still need to keep your own comfort as a priority when you’re breastfeeding[...]

Dr. Laura Purdy Talks About The Importance Of Telehealth Medicine And How To (Try To) Keep Kids Healthy

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When you have a sick child, you can either bundle them up and take them to a doctor’s office — or you can just sit in front of a screen from the comfort of your own home and get quality medical care in the form of a telehealth visit. But you don’t have to tell that to Dr. Laura Purdy. Known as America’s Doctor (she’s licensed to practice medicine in [...]

The Bachelor’s Catherine Lowe Teams Up With Lysol For Happier (And Healthier) Schools

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As students have returned to school for in-person instruction, educators and parents alike are concerned about kids being able to create connections again with their classmates. Lysol wants to assuage those worries from parents’ minds by showing how simple (and safe) it is to practice healthy habits that will keep schools cleaner — and kids more content. T[...]

Here's Why Giving Kids Downtime Is A Good Thing

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No matter how much you pack into a day, chances are your child will say that they're bored and have nothing to do. But that's actually a good thing, according to Christine Gardner. The author of A Moment of Quiet is Nothing To Fear talks about how grind culture isn't always the best thing for our families, our kids, and even our own mental heal[...]

Your Kids Will Love These Healthy Juice Recipes From Celebrity Nutritionist Keri Glassman

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Although your kids might clamor for juice, it isn’t always the healthiest thing for them to drink. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has recommended that fruit consumption should be limited to no more than 8 fluid ounces for children 7 to 18 years-old. But if you’re going to give your child juice, you should make sure that it packs a nutritional[...]

Author Steve Breakstone Offers Insight Into Bullying And How To Handle It If Your Child Gets Bullied

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It's something that no parent ever wants to go through — your child being bullied. But it's estimated that 20% of students ages 12-18 have experienced bullying nationwide, according to StopBullying.gov. That's why it's important to understand the signs of bullying in case it ever happens to your child...or worse, your kid is the one doing the bullying. A[...]

Apple Picking Season Is Here, So Pick Like A Pro

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There are so many reasons to fall in love with fall. After all, it’s hard to resist the newfound chill in the air, leaves turning a golden color, and the ushering in of sweater weather. And one of the signature outdoor activities of the season is undeniably apple picking. But if you’re planning a trip to your local orchard with your family, you’ll need to [...]

CVS Is Making Halloween Safer For Kids With Food Allergies

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Halloween might be all about the treats, but that can be tricky for children with food allergies. After all, a child might not know if that candy bar that’s given to them by a well-meaning neighbor has nuts or other allergens that might make eating it unsafe. That’s why CVS has partnered with Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) to create a mor[...]

Olympian Dominique Dawes Believes That Staying Healthy Should Be A Family Affair

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Dominique Dawes is inspiring kids to stay healthy—and active. The Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics is now a co-chair for the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, where she motivates kids to eat healthier foods and focus on an active lifestyle. We spoke exclusively with Dominique about keeping kids moving and the multiple benefits of e[...]

Jordan Fisher Is Encouraging Parents To Keep An Eye On Their Kids’ Eye Health

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You take your kids to the pediatrician when they need their annual exams, and to the dentist when they need their 6-month cleanings. But what about their eye health? Protecting your kids’ peepers is so important, and actor, dancer, musician, and gamer Jordan Fisher knows this all too well. That’s why he joined the American Optometric Association’s Eye Dese[...]