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COVID Parties: A Very Bad Idea
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While intentionally exposing your child to COVID-19 may sound like a good idea, nothing could be further from the truth. Here’s why.
The Benefits of Outdoor Play: Why It Matters
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Outdoor play is beneficial for kids beyond the physical activity it provides. Get some tips on where to go and what to do with your kids this summer.
Getting Your Child to Wear a Face Mask
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Get your child to wear a mask by practicing now, before schools reopen. Give kids a choice in what mask they wear, allow mask breaks when it's safe, and clean masks regularly so they're more comfortable to wear.
Racism and Outside Influences
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Even if you’re not talking about racism, your child is learning about it. Take the lead on your child’s anti-racist education with these tips and resources.
Prediabetes: What You Should Know
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Prediabetes is a serious condition that can be managed or reversed by making healthy diet and lifestyle choices.
Why Now is the Time to Schedule Your Child’s Back-to-School Physical
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From updated immunization records to sports physicals, a back-to-school wellness visit gets your child on track for success in the coming academic year.
Tips for Keeping Kids with ADHD Organized
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All the disruption of the last few months has been extra hard on kids with ADHD. Here are tips to help them get back on track.
How to Prevent Tick Bites
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For families spending time outdoors this summer, ticks pose a big health risk. Find out how to best protect your family and what to do if your child is bitten.
Strategies for Accepting Uncertainty During COVID-19
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Coping with the unknowns of COVID-19 can be paralyzing. Get tools to help you and your child better cope and come out stronger.
Advice for a Safe Summer in the Era of COVID-19
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From beach trips and play dates to pools and childcare options, CHOP experts offer advice on how to avoid unnecessary risks this summer.