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Raising kids is hard. Especially in today’s world. Our Parenting section offers trusted information from experts to help you grow happy, healthy families.

Best for baby: Nutrition tips for breastfeeding mamas

Your body provides the nutrition your baby needs for the best start in life. That’s pretty amazing when you think about it. When you’re nursing, everything you eat and drink
Making the transition to adult healthcare

Making the transition to adult healthcare should begin during adolescence. You can encourage more independence by using these age-specific tips.
Teen suicide: What parents should know

Teen suicide ranks among the leading causes of death for 10-to-14-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . Studies show there are warning signs in most suicide
How Child Life Services can help your family

Tests, surgeries and other medical procedures can cause anxiety no matter your age. But for kids who process information differently than adults, a blood draw, MRI or hospital room can
Adolescent mental health: Your questions answered

If you have questions about adolescent mental health, you’re not alone. As a parent or caregiver, it can be difficult when your teenager is going through hard times. They may
Adverse Childhood Experiences: What parents can do to build resilience

Can traumatic events experienced in childhood affect your health as an adult? Absolutely, according to the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study conducted in the 1990s.
Help your kids create healthy habits with 5-2-1-0

Busy schedules, readily available fast food, cell phones, tablets, TVs. There are many obstacles to living healthy, active lives. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , obesity
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10 non-food treats for Halloween

By Halley Molstad, CD, RD , Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes Spoiler alert: toothbrushes are not on the list Many of us have memories of the neighbor who gave
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Backpack safety tips

As summer turns to fall, for most, back to school season begins. This means parents and their children will brave the aisles to fill their carts with fresh school supplies
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Parents - get active with your kids

Think like a kid. Most kids like to play outside, be competitive and be silly. Race your kids down the block. When they get tired, have them time you as

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