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Summer Toolbox: How to Keep Your Teen Safe and Thriving

Summer break is fast approaching, and children and teens are anticipating weeks of excitement and freedom. Frankly, so are parents.

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Situational Awareness: Taking Ownership of School Safety

One strategy to help create a safer space where threats are mitigated and students and staff feel safe. Schools should

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Be SMART Reduces Unintentional Shootings and Suicides

The past year has brought extreme changes and challenges to our children, families, schools and communities. It has been stressful,

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Commit to Clean: Advice for Parents to Create a Healthy School Environment

Throughout 2020, we saw children across the country learn in ways like never before—virtual, in-person or a hybrid of both.

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‘Tis the Season . . . for Hearing Protection

Over half of U.S. parents recently polled by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and YouGov said they plan to purchase

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How to Keep Kids Safe from Food Allergies

Was peanut butter and jelly a staple in your school lunchbox? If so, you might wonder why many schools, camps

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Your Teen Might Be Vaping: Here’s What to Do

According to the CDC, the number of middle and high school students using e-cigarettes rose from 2.1 million in 2017

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Parenting at the Pool: 4 Ways to Make Water Play Safe and Fun

The sun, big splashes, poolside treats…The pool is a great place to bring kids to play during the summer break.

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Conozca Las Señales: La Verdad Sobre el Abuso de Opioides

En la última década, el uso de opioides ha tenido un impacto devastador en familias en todo el país, y

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How to Pack and Wear a Backpack Safely

A proper fitting backpack is a good way to prevent physical pain and promote wellness. Unfortunately, over half of students

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