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Halloween -- The Trick to Halloween Treats

One magical night each year, your neighborhood becomes your children's dreamland -- full of chocolate, caramel, lollipops and taffy. That ...

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Guidelines to Giving Medication Safely at Home

Medication can help ease a child’s aches and pains, but you should know a few things before you pop open ...

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Frostbite Prevention -- Bundle Up!

Cold days are here, and it’s best to know the signs of frostbite and what to do to help. Proper ...

Patient Stories

Cancer Should Never Interrupt a Life’s Journey - Stephen Burrows

When Stephen Burrows was 15 and a sophomore in high school, he began having what he describes as blackouts when ...

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From One Mother to Another: 5 Things I Think Every Mother Should Know

Having children is the most wonderful joy a person can have. It can also be extremely frustrating and stressful. ...

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Five Steps to Better Parenting

As a parent, you have the responsibility to nurture and discipline your children. But don't fret—good intentions go a long ...

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Fever Facts

Your child is sweaty, flushed, and his forehead feels warm. You think he has a fever. What should you do? ...

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Family Togetherness -- A Time to Talk

When you schedule a formal time to gather and talk as a family, your children will also be given an ...

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Is Fainting Serious?

Sometimes, a child’s nerves get the best of him so he faints during the school musical. Or a child may ...