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Is Your Child Wearing The Right Bike Helmet?

May is National Bike Month! You read that correctly, bike riding has its own month. How great is that? Aside from the fact that bike riding has a dedicated awareness month, there are a number of reasons to continue biking as a family throughout the year (if weather permits): Fresh air Healthy alternative to using the car Healthy family activity Opportunity to explore your local community Bike Riding Safety TipsTracy Zaslow, MD, medical director …

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The Road to Reading

My sister taught me how to read. Sure, there were a long line of teacher lessons, flash cards and episodes of Sesame Street that primed me for the big moment, but those memories are vague and faded – mere baby steps on the grand journey to literacy.

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Road Safety Activities for Kids

Adults understand the potential danger from cars whizzing down the street, but children don’t always perceive the potential for serious injury or even death. This leaves them open to risk, whether they’re walking to school, playing near the road or riding bikes with friends. Road safety activities give kids a chance to practice road rules in a controlled environment.