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Kids and Caffeine: a Dangerous Combination?

Kids and Caffeine: a Dangerous Combination?

According to MedicineNet.com, children and adolescents consume 70 percent more caffeine than their counterparts 30 years ago. As the effects of caffeine on growing bodies are uncertain, this data is alarming.

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What You Need to Know about Pink Eye

What You Need to Know about Pink Eye

According to the American Journal of Infection Control, more than three million school days in the U.S. are missed every year due to acute conjunctivitis.

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He’s Not a Teenage Monster, He Just Needs More Sleep

He’s Not a Teenage Monster, He Just Needs More Sleep

As it turns out, Mother Nature is to blame for the night owl tendency in our teens. During adolescence, the teenage brain manufactures melatonin later at night.

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Act Fast if Your Child Loses a Permanent Tooth

Act Fast if Your Child Loses a Permanent Tooth

While a lost baby tooth is cause for celebration, a knocked out or chipped permanent tooth can lead to some very expensive dentistry. In fact, losing a permanent tooth is considered a dental emergency.

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Tweens and Tweens - We Will Make It!

Tweens and Tweens - We Will Make It!

This group is for all parents with children ages 11 to 19 that don't have all the answers, or just need's a little encouragement.

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The Parenting Group

The Parenting Group

This is a group dedicated to supporting today's families. Join us for help, for advice, and to share your own experiences and words of wisdom!

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What Did You Learn On The Court That Helps As A Parent?

Kara Braxton explains how she separates work and play and how playing sports reinforces responsibility.

Does your child beg to stay home from school? How would you handle this?

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