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How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16

Be An Artist! Color Your Kids’ Meals Red, Yellow and Blue!
A box of crayons can help you and your child learn about healthful nutrition

Protect Your Baby
Simply shaking a child can cause lifelong injuries.

Promoting Baby Health
Steps moms can take to help their babies thrive

Expecting A Baby? Learn More About Apgar
This important test assesses newborn health.

Breastfeeding Is Best
Nursing has benefits for mother and baby.

Tips For Your Child's Healthy Summer
Parents and children can take steps to improve their live.s

Kids Can Set Goals, Too
Making a plan will ensure a healthful summer.

Poison Prevention Tips
Locking up medications is key to preventing accidents in children.

Childhood Obesity An Epidemic
Parent involvement is key to getting kids in shape.

Raising Healthy Children
Heart disease prevention should start early.

Putting A Stop To Bullying
Unfortunately bullying can be part of your child’s school year experience.

Developing Good Homework and Study Habits
Have you done your homework yet?

Healthy Treats For Halloween Eats
With goblin and ghosts just around the corner, gobs of goodies aren’t far behind!

Halloween Safety
Review basic safety rules with your little goblin.

Helping Children Cope In A Crisis
Children are especially vulnerable during tragic events.

Traveling To And From School
Review basic safety rules with your youngster.

Don’t Let Children Get Beat By The Heat
Parents should take a few precautions when heat and humidity hit peak levels.

Start Preparing For Next School Year
It’s not too early to start preparing for the 2005-2006 school year!

Children Love To Ride Their Bikes
Take appropriate safety precautions before your child ever gets on a bike.

Be Cautious On The Playground
Summer wouldn’t be summer without playing on the swing set in the back yard.

Ear Infections
3 out of 4 young children get at least one

What Can Kids Do?
Suggestions from the National Association for Children of Alcoholics

Children Of Alcoholic Parents More At Risk
Often problems do not appear until they are adults.

Nurturing By Touch
Infant massage can have long-lasting effects.

PreSchool
Social interaction is a positive aspect

In Times of Uncertainty, Be Your Child’s Most Trusted Source
Tell children the truth and take time to listen

Give Your Kids a Shot at a Healthier Childhood
You can protect your child from many dangerous childhood diseases.

Baby, can you hear me?
Parents can be first to notice child’s hearing and speech problems.

Back To Sleep
Put infants on back best protection against SIDS.

Is Your Child's Car Seat Installed Correctly?
Experts say at least 80 percent are not.

Proper Child Safety Seat Use
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers these guidelines.

Kids’ Sports Injuries Could Lead to Arthritis
Parents' concerns should not end after problem is treated.

A Visit to the Pediatrician
How to make the most of your time.

Baby, It’s Cold Outside
How to dress your newborn in chilly weather.

‘Tis The Season For Toy Shopping
Make sure your child’s gifts are safe, appropriate.

Turn off the TV
Parents should set limits.

In The Blink Of An Eye
Protect your children’s sight from sports injury.

Parents Must Play Active Role In Children's Fitness
It's about as important as feeding your kids.

Otitis Media
The ins and ouches of middle ear infections.

Helping Your Children Cope with Tragedy
Your support is important.

From Tummy Aches to Twisted Ankles
When should your child visit the doctor?

Tips for Talking With Children About Crisis Situations
Advice on what to say to ease your children's fears.

Back-to-School
Balance work and play.

Heavy Backpacks: Weighing the Risks
Can your child shoulder the load?

A Baby-sitting Checklist
How to find the best childcare.

Birth Announcements and Infant Safety
For safety, keep newborn information private.

Hey Mom, I'm Bored!
Defend yourself against an outbreak of vacation boredom.

Parents Worry About ADD
Worried parents wonder if their child has Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD).

Is Your Home Child-Proof?
You can keep kids safe in your home by taking a few simple precautions.

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