Has your child – or someone on their team – been injured lately? Are they missing out on games, or possibly the full spring season? The longer an athlete is inactive, the longer it takes for them to come back to full activity after a break. Connecticut Children’s pediatric and adolescent sports medicine experts have been hearing one question a lot: How can athletes prevent injury, and what is the best way to return to full activities after a break? There a number of strategies to prevent that, and Sports Medicine Doctor, Imran Hafeez, MD., shares 6 tips all parents should know!”

Debut your summer style with these patriotic mommy & me outfits.

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Signing up with a tick and mosquito spray service may not be the most sexy decision you’ll make as a parent and homeowner, but it is a crucial one. Ticks and mosquitos can be pesky and even dangerous to your family’s health, and many carry diseases from Lyme Disease...

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