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• As the school year resumes, be on the lookout for head lice

  Published on September 8, 2015
  Learn how to treat head lice and take preventative steps to help prevent future infestations.

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  Beat the back-to-school blues

  Published on September 2, 2015
  Keep your kids excited and ready to learn this year and beat the back- to-school blues!

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  Easy ways to incorporate physical activity into your child’s outdoor play

  Published on August 28, 2015
  Exercise can help children develop important physical, cognitive, communication and social skills. Summer is the perfect time to go outside to excercise.

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  Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program brings healthy meals to communities

  Published on August 21, 2015
  For students who rely on school meals as a primary source of nutrition, summer vacation can pose a challenge for continuing to get regular, nutritious meals.

• What can you eat to improve your brain

  Published on August 17, 2015
  New research recently released by scientists at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago shows a direct correlation between the food we eat and the health of our brain.

• Knowing symptoms of meningitis and appropriate treatment can prevent permanent damage and death

  Published on August 6, 2015
  As several types and causes of meningitis exist, the severity of illness and course of treatment vary for each one.

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  Youth weight gain over summer break

  Published on August 1, 2015
  Summer weight gain can unravel youth obesity prevention efforts.

• Youth in the kitchen

  Published on July 22, 2015
  Advantages for getting kids involved in the kitchen.

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  I’m ready for kindergarten!

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Take time this summer to prepare your child for kindergarten.

• Child tested and approved healthy popsicles

  Published on July 21, 2015
  Sneak your children a healthy treat on hot days.

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  Michigan summer adventures for families

  Published on July 20, 2015
  Get out and explore Michigan with these seven family-friendly experiences!

• Many teens report using the Internet to learn about health issues

  Published on July 17, 2015
  Parents, educators and health care providers are teens’ primary sources for health information, followed by a variety of online and digital health resources.

• Food safety for children under age 5

  Published on July 14, 2015
  Children are more susceptible to foodborne illness.

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  Taking protective measures while having fun in the summer sun!

  Published on July 7, 2015
  Understand the dangers of UV rays and take precautionary measures when outside this summer.

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  The consequences of children spending less time outdoors

  Published on July 2, 2015
  Children are spending less time outdoors with important consequences for their health and the health of the planet.

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  10 Backyard activities to do with children

  Published on June 24, 2015
  Summer is a great time to get outside and have some backyard fun with these activity ideas.

• Breastfeeding: The nursing strike

  Published on June 19, 2015
  Here are some tips for dealing with a common problem in breastfeeding – the nursing strike.

• Breastfeeding and biting

  Published on June 18, 2015
  Breastfeeding has many challenges. Here are some tips to deal with a very common one – biting.

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  Successful travel tips for families

  Published on June 17, 2015
  Traveling with young children can be difficult! Plan ahead for a successful journey.

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  Strengthening fine motor development in young children

  Published on June 1, 2015
  Helping young children strengthen their fine motor skills.