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Child Abuse Prevention: What You Need to Know
Child Abuse Prevention
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Red River Children’s Advocacy Center (RRCAC) in Fargo is presenting this article as part of a 4-part series to help educate on child abuse prevention.
RRCAC’s...
Breast & Cervical Cancer: 7 Symptoms to Watch For
How well do you think you know your body?
Pretty well?
Or to put it this way: how quickly would you notice a new symptom, such as a breast lump or a change in the...
Ways to Support LGBTQ Youth
“I want people to know that I am not a bad guy.”
This quote came from a brave middle school boy who got up in front of a large crowd of people to advocate...
Gross Motor Skills in Babies & Toddlers: When Should I Seek Help?
Children are constantly growing, moving, and learning; it can seem like they're learning milestones and doing new things every day!
But as parents, it can be challenging and stressful to be unsure if your child...
Tips to Keep Children Healthy During Flu Season
As adults, when we get sick, we might drink more fluids, take medication and get extra sleep. We might even reach out to a friend, spouse, or our doctor and express our concerns.
But...
Implantable Contact Lens: An Option for Vision Correction
Bridgett Brewer knew she wanted LASIK. So much so that she started saving for the procedure. And once she hit her savings goal, she scheduled her consultation.
But she hit an unexpected roadblock; the...
“Why Not, Mommy?” Learning to Say Yes More
Toddlers
They are interesting creatures.
One minute they're the sweetest kids on the planet, giving you a kiss on your cheek for no reason. The next minute they turn into the Hulk, angry because the ketchup...
8 Tips to Start the New Year Off Right
New Year, More Vibrant You! Tips to Start the New Year Off Right
Every year we think about how we can ring in the new year with a bang and make positive changes for the...
Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten: 5 Skill Areas to Focus On
School might seem so far away for your soon-to-be Kindergartener, but as we all know, time flies! Preparing your child for Kindergarten can feel very overwhelming, as it's a big transition.
This is a...
How to Recognize the Symptoms of a UTI & Tips for Prevention
Got a UTI? Get Tips on Treating and Preventing UTIs for Good
Ladies – let's talk UTIs. I'm sure most of you reading this have had a urinary tract infection at least once since birth....