Get Out and Ride

For the Mwandia family, some of the most treasured family time is spent on two wheels. Like many families, they’ve discovered the benefits of cycling together – finding it easy, convenient and fun to hop on the trails and explore. “It’s nice to be all outside together doing something active,” said Angela Mwandia, who bikes…

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Halting Homesickness at Camp

Homesickness is a natural part of youth development, especially for children who may be away from home for their first summer at camp. For years, studies have shown that most children, spending at least two weeks away from home at summer camp, experience some form of homesickness. While this situation is usually mild, some campers…

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Safe Biking Guidelines

The weather is getting warmer, and that means kids will be spending more time outside. While the extra exercise is great for kids as they head into summer vacation, parents need to keep their safety a priority – especially when they are out riding their bikes. May is National Bike Month, and whether your child has training wheels or is an experienced rider, as their parent you…

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Justifying Weight Problems in Kids

Have you ever heard these expressions when it comes to explaining a child’s weight problem?“My son will grow into his weight.” “Food is just how we show love in our family.”“There’s just more to love when you’re bigger.” However well-intentioned these sentiments are, weight problems in childhood should not be glossed over. Children who are…

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Celebrating Earth Day

While the environment remains an important topic year round, Earth Day is a particularly good time to focus on your family’s role in creating a cleaner, greener world. First held in 1970, this holiday is now celebrated every April 22 in countries across the globe. Read on to learn how you can join the festivities!…

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The Measles Vaccination

Dayton Children’s urges parents to make sure their children are current on their vaccinations, on the heels of a measles outbreak linked to a California amusement park. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now say more than 120 people have come down with the measles so far this year. Most of them were…

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