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Backpack Wearing – Do’s and Don’t

Backpack Wearing – Do’s and Don’t

With back to school around the corner, backpacks are all the rage! Backpacks are customizable, come in all shapes, sizes and colors and are the ultimate in self-expression. But—when not worn properly, they can cause short- or long-term problems in kids’ muscles, joints and—well—back. So what’s the right way to wear and carry a backpack? What else should you know so we can keep our learners in good physical health? Dr. Phil Mack, orthopedic surgeon with Connecticut Children’s, has answers.

31 Screen-Free Activities for August

31 Screen-Free Activities for August

This story originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. To be clear, we have nothing against screens; there is a time and a place for them. As parents, they are a tool in our summer parenting survival kit. But come August, it can feel like the only tool we have...

Tips for a Smooth Transition Home from Sleepaway Camp

Tips for a Smooth Transition Home from Sleepaway Camp

This story originally appeared on the Local Moms Network. Like college students heading home from school, children returning home from sleepaway camp have a big adjustment ahead. Sometimes, re-entry can become…rocky.  It’s not just kids getting used to living back...

Does Your Infant Have a Tongue Tie?

Does Your Infant Have a Tongue Tie?

NY based pediatric dentist, Dr. Christopher Gibson offers some sound advice for parents of children who have tongue ties. Plus local resources for Newtown, CT.

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