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What is the value of a colouring kit for your child on his/her way to the hospital in an ambulance? Distraction techniques are very effective. This is common knowledge in many pediatric hospitals. Distraction is often used with children who need to go through a painful and stressful procedure. Read on to learn more...

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For most of us, the holiday season means happy times. However, for children of divorced parents, this time of year can be a real nightmare. To avoid putting your child in the middle of negotiations or unfriendly exchanges, and thus making the holidays synonymous with bad memories, follow this helpful advice to keep the magic in Christmas… and free of conflicts.

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There are no laws that define at what age a child is old enough to be left alone, however, this decision should only be made on an individual basis and should be based on the child’s maturity and whether he is comfortable being on his own.

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At times, even friendly dogs and cats can bite and scratch if approached in a threatening way. A pet bird, reptile, or hamster can also bite or scratch. Young children are especially at risk.

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Dashing through the stores, stress building day-by-day, over our credit limit we go, cringing all the way. Here are six tips to keep your kids stress free.

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Do you think you might have a bed bug infestation? Separate fact from fiction before jumping to conclusions and find out how to keep your family bed bug free throughout the year.

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To mark nutrition awareness month, we’ll feature many interesting articles, ideas and healthy recipes to try throughout the month of March.

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Conditions and illnesses

An E. coli outbreak in Europe, allegedly caused by contaminated vegetables, has been making headlines around the world. Find out how you can protect yourself and your family from food borne illnesses.

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