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When to Take a Toddler to the Emergency Room With a Fever

When you touch your toddler’s forehead and it feels like she’s burning up, it’s natural to hit the parent panic button and wonder if you need to make a visit to the emergency room. In most cases, though, a fever by itself doesn’t warrant an emergency room visit. Knowing how to measure and treat your child’s fever can help you avoid a trip to the hospital and get your toddler the relief she needs.

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Breastfeeding Tips for Working Mothers

Working and breastfeeding are not mutually exclusive. In the days of pioneers, women tended farms and took breaks to nurse babies. These days, working moms contend with long meetings, commuting or an unsympathetic boss or human resource department. Despite these things, many working women have managed to successfully nurse babies. A few breastfeeding tips can help a working mother navigate this challenging territory.

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Tips for Parents on School Violence

From bullying to gang activity, many types of violence and crime occur in schools. Fortunately, many organizations and educational experts have studied violence in schools and formulated strategies for identifying potential perpetrators and victims. In addition, many school sites bombarded by violence have instituted programs and services directed to the school population and their families with the aim of preventing violence.

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Fun Games for Kids Outside

While unstructured and open outdoor activities, such as playing in a swimming pool or going on a nature walk, suffice some of the time, outdoor games give children more structure. Whether you are hosting a party or just wiling away the afternoon in a park, scheduling outside games varies the pace and encourages children to interact with one another in new ways. Emphasize cooperative games and activities that have children banding together to beat the clock or accomplish a task.