Buying used baby gear: how to make the right purchase
Getting ready for your new baby can be expensive. From car seats and cribs to diapers and toys, the dollars add up quickly. You may be tempted to buy used
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Talking to Your Teen about Sex
With teens having more time on their hands this summer due to fewer sports and organized activities, it’s even more important to discuss with them pregnancy prevention. While it’s likely
Continue ReadingFAMILIES & COPING WITH COVID-19
COVID-19 has caused significant disruption in nearly everyone’s life. Kids who had the daily structure of school and necessary social contact have had that completely upended. The burden placed on
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Staying healthy during social distancing should be a top priority for CPCMG families. This includes making the effort to incorporate physical activity into your child’s daily routine. Regular exercise helps
Continue ReadingDon’t forget sunscreen!
As we all welcome the opening of beaches for walking and water sports, it is time to remember how important it is to protect your kids (and yourself) from damaging
Continue ReadingASTHMA: What you need to know
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that affects 7.5% of children in the United States. Patients with asthma develop swelling of their airway when faced with a variety
Continue ReadingGETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP DURING STRESSFUL TIMES
Without the normal routines of school schedules, after-school activities, and family time due to COVID-19, many kids and teens may have trouble sleeping. Here are some tips to help them
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during Social Distancing
Thanks to the coronavirus, all of us have had a dramatic change in lifestyle. Not only are many parents working from home, but schools are closed, extracurricular activities are suspended
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KIDS OF ALL AGES NEED TO GET MOVING
There are so many good reasons for children of all ages to get moving. Physical activity can help promote important movement skills, coordination, balance, and strength. In addition, active children
Continue ReadingGot gratitude? How to teach your children to be thankful
Being grateful is a skill and conscious choice – it’s about feeling thankful for what we have (without wanting more) and appreciating the small moments that makes us smile. Gratitude
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