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Update: protecting kids from the sun

August 1, 2015 by kidstra

(After you read the article, test your knowledge. Look at each picture and ask yourself what the parent could have done better to protect the child from the sun. Answers are at the end of the article.) Just when you thought that you knew all you have to know to protect your kids from the […]

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Children/Outdoors/Poison Ivy: an Update

July 30, 2012 by kidstra

She comes on like a rose But everybody knows At night, when you are sleeping Poison ivy comes creeping. Ivy is as pretty as a daisy But look out! She’s crazy. She will really do you in If she gets under your skin. Then you’ll need an ocean Of calamine lotion, Or a magic potion […]

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Children/Cold weather clothing/Staying warm, dry, safe

December 29, 2009 by kidstra

Choosing the most effective cold weather clothing for your kids is becoming more of a hassle – ironically, because such clothing is becoming more protective. Some garments, if not used correctly, are counterproductive, actually increasing a child’s risk of experiencing cold-related problems. Here is what you should know: 1. Sophisticated clothing increases perspiration. […]

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