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Living life to the fullest: Colton's story
Colton is as wild and unpredictable as the bright red curls springing from his head. He loves life, and by life I mean sports, of course. As he bounds around the house, football in hand, it is hard to imagine that this lively 2-year-old was born with a disease that nearly took his young life.
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Teaching your children to be thankful this Thanksgiving
There may be nothing more disheartening to a parent than an ungrateful child.
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Why W-sitting might be a cause for concern
Chances are if you’re reading this, you have probably heard the term “W-sitting” which is why you’d like to know more. If it’s new to you, and you have little ones in your family then you are probably going to come across it at some point. It usually comes up when someone is speaking to a child and might sound something like this, “Please fix your legs and stop W-Sitting.” Ouch. First of all what does that mean and how could it possibly matter how my child chooses to sit? I hope this post will give you a quick snapshot of this issue.
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Easy ways to make menu planning fun for the whole family
How often do you hear “What’s for dinner?” or “Why are we having that again?” from your family because you have no idea what to cook?
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When is the right time to talk to kids about alcohol and marijuana use? Study says earlier than you might think
One in 10 high school students has driven under the influence of alcohol or marijuana within the last 30 days.
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How to Keep Your Children Safe in the World of Social Media
Written by Kenny Tello, Mental Health Therapist at The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families
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No more heading in youth soccer, but is this enough to keep kids safe?
Concussions are a hot topic these days, and for good reason.
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Should I let my teen use creatine?
If your teenager is involved in youth sports, you’ll likely hear about the nutritional supplement creatine. This product, available in powder or capsule form, is very popular among high school athletes. Studies have demonstrated that approximately 35 percent of middle and high school boys use creatine to improve their athletic performance.
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Should I Start Giving My Child Vitamins?
If you have a toddler who has a meltdown at the thought of eating more than two bites of something green, you know that getting children to eat a well-balanced diet isn’t easy. Whether to start giving their child vitamins is a question many parents have, as well as at what age they should start. However, for most healthy children, vitamins are unnecessary.
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Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program is a comprehensive team dedicated to the care of patients diagnosed with brain and spinal cord tumors.
