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Spring Break Checklist – Keep Your Kids Sun Safe

Hanging out some place warm for spring break? Learn how to keep your kids sun safe. Most of us Midwesterners have been bundled up all winter. A sunny get-away over spring break can provide kids the kind of intermittent sun exposure that leads to sunburn. The amount of sunburn your children get now, before they [...]

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Healthiest Schools: Where Have All the School Nurses Gone?

Sometimes asking the right questions, and starting conversations, can make all the difference in improving schools for our kids. The next time you visit your child’s school, ask about its nurse-to-student ratio. Health Magazine describes just how the role of the school nurse has changed over the years, as nurses become responsible for the health [...]

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