Spring in Vermont means mud, fresh air… and unfortunately, allergies and ticks are back too. Runny noses and itchy eyes can feel just as annoying as a cold — and they tend to linger longer. Ticks are small and sneaky, so daily checks after time outside are now part of the routine. Allergy Basics Allergies […]
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I LOVE Valentine’s Day. Sure, some people say it’s just a holiday dreamed up by greeting card companies to sell more stuff, but honestly? I am happily buying in. The candy. The heart-shaped everything. A whole day dedicated to celebrating love. Sign. Me. Up. Valentine’s Day always takes me straight back to elementary school. Decorating
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I didn’t fully appreciate the importance of playdates for parents until I became one myself. Getting together with other families who have kids around your child’s age — letting the kids play while you get some grown-up conversation — feels pretty magical. But let me tell you what might be even more magical: parent playdates
Parents, book a playdate for yourself. You won’t regret it. Read More »
Diabetes doesn’t discriminate against age, race, gender, pre-existing disabilities or any other differences we may have. It just sucks for everyone! And one of those people that it sucks for is my son, Henry. Henry, as I write this, is eight years old. He loves soccer, reading books and watching his list of “old” ’90s
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It’s that time of year again — when runny noses, coughs and sore throats seem to be everywhere. Here are some simple tips from your local pediatric nurse practitioner to help keep your family healthy (and your sanity intact) during cold and flu season. Cold vs. flu The common cold and the flu can look
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Josh and Meghan Dishaw — who live in Middlebury with their two young children — are offering a free Heartsaver CPR/AED course at Ilsley Library on February 22 and March 28. Josh is the president of RESTART, LLC medical education. “We believe CPR is for everybody,” says Meghan. “We love the idea of our neighbors
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Need some help feeding the kids this summer? Kids can eat breakfast and lunch for free every week day, all over the county through August. No need to register. Just show up. Open to anyone 18 years old and younger. Here’s the full list: *Note: The listing for Platt Memorial Library in Shoreham is incorrect
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The Difference Between Food Sensitivities, Food Intolerance, and Food Allergies: IgG food sensitivities are different from IgE food allergies in several important ways. Food sensitivities are developed, are often symptomatically easier to tolerate (which is also a reason that they go undiagnosed), and they can be reversed. IgE food allergies are often something children are
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(The first in a series of articles on the health and wellness of children.) Does your baby have a persistent diaper rash with excoriated skin that just won’t heal, even with prescription diaper creams? Does your child get chronic ear infections, mucus, or coughing? Does she have premature or uncontrollable acne, psoriasis, or eczema? Or
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