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HEALTH & WELLNESS
Find information, tips & expert advice for your family's health needs 

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How to Reduce Sugar in Your Child's Diet

Kids love sweets, so how do you balance a child’s want for a sweet snack, while trying to maintain a healthy diet? Here are some tips.

Tooth Truths

Ask the Expert: Your pediatric dental questions answered.

Healthy Snack Ideas

Looking for healthy, homemade snacks to tuck in those lunchboxes or grab on the go? Check out these tasty ideas.

Smoking/Vaping Myths

The American Heart Association-Alaska helps bust some common myths with science-backed facts.

Swimmer in Red Gear

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find resources for all your family's health needs

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First Aid Tips to Teach Kids

Parents can take every precaution possible to keep their kids safe, but accidents happen. Here are some basic first aid tips you can start teaching kids now.

Unlocking Academic Success Through Vision

Up to one in five children experience visual problems that hinder their learning. Vision therapy can help.

Gardening Helps Grow Healthy, Happy Kids

Children who engage in nature and gardening are more focused, score better on exams, and are less likely to develop or exhibit symptoms of ADHD.

Beyond Blue: Recognizing Teen Depression

How can a parent tell the difference between teen moodiness or doldrums, and something more serious?

Choosing a Pediatrician

It can be challenging to find a pediatrician that is right for your family. Here are some tips to get you started on your search.

Pick Your Battles!

Biting, whining, flinging food, tantrums ... it's exhausting! Learn tried-and-true techniques for handling the trials young children throw your way.

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