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Wound Management in Children

As a mom, you certainly never want to see your kid in pain; however, no matter how hard you try, you can’t necessarily prevent every scrap or cut that she may receive. As kids engage in daily play and take clumsy tumbles from their trikes and bikes, they will sustain injuries. How you attend to these wounds is of paramount importance, as failure to manage a wound, no matter how small, could have a lasting health impact.

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Fever Management in Children

Young children are exposed to many germs in their daily lives, so it is no surprise that childhood fevers are a fairly common occurrence. A fever is not an illness in itself, but it is a symptom of an illness or infection. As a parent, it is important to understand how to care for a child with an elevated body temperature and when a fever is a sign of an illness severe enough to require medical attention.

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Strategies for Teaching Anger Management

Anyone who has seen Jack Nicholson and Adam Sandler in “Anger Management” knows that you can go to extreme measures to teach someone the techniques of managing anger and communicating your needs. With children, the challenge is even greater, because they do not always have the language or emotional maturity to contend with feelings of frustration or rage. These simple strategies are geared towards children, but many can be used with adults as well.

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Give a Hero a Home: The Rewarding Experience of Adopting Ex-Government Dogs

The holiday season is a time of love, warmth, and giving. While many people consider adopting a furry friend during this time, there is a unique and heartwarming option available – adopting a hard-working dog that used to work in government facilities. These remarkable canines have dedicated their lives to various federal agencies, assisting in…