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Given the importance of the global pandemic, I think it’s important to provide the current advice from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC). This month, we will focus on being safe during the summer season.   If You Travel … Protect yourself and others during your trip: Clean your hands often....

The expression “Eating a Rainbow” is used by multiple health organizations to encourage us to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. When you eat a broad variety of colorful fruits and vegetables, you get healthy nutrients called phytochemicals. These are naturally occurring plant-based chemicals that protect plants against...

It’s clear at this point, mega-doses of regular supplementation, especially vitamins C, D and calcium, may put one at risk for health problems. This is not to say that we should not utilize supplements, but they do need to be taken under guidance from a medical care team. For...

One parental tool for misbehaving children is called “time out”. This allows them time to themselves without stimulation from others. Because of the current situation, many adults are stuck indoors, and it can be easy to become irritable. A good solution is to put yourself into an adult version...

In this time of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve had to completely alter our daily routines. Many of us work from home, but also care for children and other family members who are there with us. With these added pressures, managing stress becomes even more critical for maintaining our...

Your brain has a bit of a blind spot as it cannot tell fantasy from reality sometimes. For example, if you have a terrible nightmare, your heart races, you sweat, and your body produces stress hormones all for a dream that wasn’t real. By contrast, if you have a...

Be Open And Listen Allow your child to talk freely Ask them open questions and find out how much they already know. Be Honest Always answer their questions truthfully. Think about how old your child is and how muchthey can understand. Be Supportive Your child may be scared or...

You Are Not Alone Many many people have the same concerns as you. Find someone who you can talk to about how you are feeling. Really hear them out. Take Some Time For You We all need a break sometimes. When your children are asleep, do something fun or...

During confinement, being cooped up can create tension. Being cooped up with misbehaving children can create even more. Review these tips from UNICEF to see which of these may help. Redirect Catch misbehavior early and redirect your kids’ attention from a bad to a good behavior. Anticipate it before...

Create a flexible but consistent daily routine Make a schedule for you and your children that has time for structured activities as well as free time. This can help children feel more secure and better behaved. Children or teenagers can help plan the routine for the day – like...

These posters from UNICEF other international health organizations are designed specifically for our current situation of being house-bound, but as applied to families. Over the next 6 weeks, they will cover many issues you may face if you are quarantining with kids. Click here to download this poster from...

In these exceptional times, even though we all may find ourselves cooped up inside, everyone’s experience may be different. For some, you may be home alone and dealing with the sense of isolation that may bring. But others with a family at home have their own unique challenges. These...