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The best places for parents and kids to talk

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As kids grow older, they face new challenges at school, with friends, and at home. Reflect on your own childhood experiences with all of these factors. You can probably recall at least one past experience that you really appreciated having a parent or trusted adult you could talk to. Talking with a...
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Your guide to smart sun protection

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It’s that time of the year! Ball games, cookouts, picnics, bike riding, swimming, and all kinds of fun in the sun. However, if you find yourself and your family not properly protected and prepared, the fun soon wanes. Keep reading to learn about protecting your skin.The American Academy of...
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Alternatives to screen time

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Like many things, there are positive and negative effects of screen time for all of us, and it can be hard to come up with that magic amount of time that should be spent interacting with a screen. We do know that too much time spent on screens can be detrimental to youth – they can experience sleep...
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Back to school tips for parents and students

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The beginning of school means changes from the “free flowing” days of summer to regular daily routines. Here are some tips from West Virginia University Extension to help boost your children’s attitude, confidence and school performance.Re-establish school time biorhythms. Get back into regular...
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