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Getting kids to walk and hike: A primer

September 30, 2020 by kidstra

Hey parents. While you already know that family walks and hikes make your family healthier and help build closer relationships, do you know how far, how fast, and for how long you can expect kids at various ages to go – without choruses of “I’m tired” or “This is boring”? And how to motivate them […]

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Travel/Breast-feeding

October 19, 2016 by kidstra

“I carry a light-weight blanket when I travel with my breast-fed infant. If someone seems bothered by my nursing – even though I do it discreetly – I offer them the blanket so they can cover their eyes.” (From a website on breast-feeding.) 1. No reason to curtail your travel plans because you breast-feed. Stories […]

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How to Choose & Use the Right Insect Repellent for Kids

September 2, 2014 by kidstra

There are more than a million known species of insects and, according to experts, millions more waiting to be identified. And it seems as if there are almost as many insect repellents, with new ones popping up frequently, some containing new ingredients and safety warnings aimed at young children. Here is the latest: 1. The […]

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West Nile Virus/children/prevention/no need to panic

September 5, 2012 by kidstra

By the end of the third week of August 2012, 47 US states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes, says the Centers of Disease Control. A total of 1118 cases have occurred in people, with 41 deaths. These are the highest numbers reported in this time period since the virus […]

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Summer/Children/Outdoor Health and Safety

May 20, 2009 by sonicblum

Here are ten of the most healthful tips from the forty topics posted in the past year: 1. June is the month for maximum sun exposure. In June, in the Northern Hemisphere, the sun is closest to Earth, straight above you, and there are more hours of sunshine, all increasing exposure. Weather is generally cooler […]

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Travel and Breast-Feeding Are Intimately Compatible

November 5, 2008 by sonicblum

A web site on breast-feeding says, “I carry a light-weight blanket when I travel with my breast-fed infant. If someone seems to be bothered by my nursing – even though I do it discreetly – I offer them the blanket so that they can cover their eyes.” No reason to stay home because you’re breast-feeding. […]

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