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In Case of Fire: Keeping Your Family Safe
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Follow these fire safety guidelines to learn how to prepare, which can keep your family safe in case of fire.
Mental Health Can Impact Heart Health
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Did you know that cardiovascular health and mental health are intertwined? Find expert advice on how parents can promote both cardiovascular and mental health and identify possible roadblocks.
Bullying and Children with Autism: How to Help Your Child
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Children with high-functioning autism can be an easy target for bullies. A CHOP pediatrician offers tips to help parents address bullying behavior and teach coping skills.
Vaporizer or Humidifier: Which Is Best?
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When your child has a cough and congestion, one safe suggestion you’re likely to hear from your pediatrician: more moisture.
My Child Tested Positive for COVID-19: What Do I Do Now?
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Get the latest recommendations from CHOP and the CDC on what to do after a positive COVID test.
What Your Family Should Know About the Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Winter storms can present hidden dangers inside your home. Learn the signs of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and how to prevent exposure to this deadly gas.
My Child Got Sent Home Sick: Now What?
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Advice for parents as they navigate the rules around keeping children home from school when they have symptoms of COVID-19.
What’s It Mean When the Doctor Wants To Speak Privately With Your Teen?
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Why your teen’s doctor wants to speak privately with them — and why you should welcome it as they begin to take on their own health autonomy.
How Too Much Screen Time Affects Kids’ Eyes: Tips to Prevent Eye Strain
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Too much screen time affecting your kids’ eyesight? What you need to know to protect against eye strain, eye fatigue, nearsightedness and more.
Head Lice: The Latest on Treating Lice and Stopping Their Spread
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The mere mention of head lice makes everyone itchy but there's no reason to panic if your child gets them - they don't carry disease and are easily treated.