Health + Wellness + Safety

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What to pack in your hospital bag: An OB/GYN shares tips!

Dr. Jill Hechtman is a mom and OB/GYN, so she knows a thing or two about what you really need to pack in your hospital bag for baby!

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Car Seat Safety: You’re probably doing it wrong. Admitting it is the first step.

When it comes to car seat safety, 95% of parents think their child is properly restrained in the car. Fact: Less than 10% of those parents are correct.

Flying with Car Seats | Expert advice on what you need to know before you go
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Flying with Car Seats | Expert advice on what you need to know before you go

Not sure how to navigate the friendly skies when it comes to flying with car seats? Michelle Pratt, owner of Safe in the Seat, shares expert advice.

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Norovirus: What you need to know

Norovirus, like other viruses that cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, is very contagious to both children and adults. Know what to do in these situations.

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‘I had a gut feeling something was wrong’

If you had a feeling your child’s frequent ear infections, colds, runny noses, and other symptoms weren’t typical, who would you turn to? Hunter Syndrome

The Science Behind “Tuning Things Out”

You’ve probably experienced something like this before: You’re knee-deep in a big project at work and are finally making some progress. You haven’t had to answer too many emails, the phone isn’t ringing off the hook, and you have just the right dosage of caffeine running through your system. You are in the zone, all your focus bent on finishing this assignment. Then you feel a tap on your shoulder.

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Cures for Woes: Home Remedies for the Stings, Bites and Burns of Summer

Simple home remedies can be used alone or in conjunction with the standards for great results. Even better, most kitchens hold a treasure trove of quick-acting treatment options.

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Strep Vs. Common Cold

When your child has a sore throat it can be easy to blame the common cold, but strep throat may actually be the culprit.

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Childhood Superstitions, Rituals, and Fears: What Do I Need to Know?

As adults, we remember our childhood days of avoiding stepping on cracks to not “break our mother’s back” or insisting that dad check under the bed every night to ensure the absence of monsters.