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Merry or Meltdown? Holiday Break Tips for Families

By Monica Arora, MD

DEC 03, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting

Winter break from school can pose challenges for families while parents juggle work, screen time and managing expectations.

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Screenager Safety: 6 Savvy Tips for Parents
By Joseph Nelson, LIMHP, PLADC OCT 01, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting
Having open conversation, creating a family media plan and role modeling good digital media habits are three ways you can help keep your kids safe online.
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6 Healthy Halloween Tricks for Treats
By CHI Health Food and Nutrition Services Team SEP 16, 2024 | Nutrition, Wellness, Parenting
Eating a good meal before trick or treating, planning a costume party, and keeping an eye on candy consumption are just a few tricks for a healthier Halloween.
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Melatonin Overdose in Kids: Essential Advice for Parents
By Laura Denning, CPNP, BSN, MSN JUN 13, 2024 | Pediatrics, Parenting
If melatonin is in your medicine cabinet, heed this important message: accidental ingestions by children have risen dramatically.
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Get a Jump On Summer: 7 Tips for Parents
By Monica Arora, MD MAR 29, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting
Our child adolescent psychiatrist offers tips to help parents balance work, household and family needs while making summer a memorable time for children.
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The Value of Flexibility in Breastfeeding
By Elizabeth Mollard, CNM MAR 01, 2024 | Pediatrics, Maternity Care, Parenting
When it comes to breastfeeding, some is better than none, even if it means deviating from the "perfect" ideal.
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Taming School Stress: A Parent’s Guide
By Monica Arora, MD FEB 06, 2024 | Mental Health, Parenting
Rather than solving their problems, it’s more important for parents to guide children in how to deal with stress using these helpful tips from our child and adolescent psychiatrist.
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