As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidelines on how to celebrate Thanksgiving safely this year. These updated guidelines focus on remaining safe during small gatherings, which...
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Tips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s bring to mind thoughts of family, friends, fun and food. However, each year, millions of Americans struggle to maintain their waistlines during the holidays while surrounded by tempting holiday treats. And the...
How to Trick or Treat Safely During COVID-19
The leaves are changing colors, the air is getting chilly, and it's almost time for the little ones to dress up and fill their bags with goodies. But this year, as we know, is not like other years before. The risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus is still...
Flu Season and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The arrival of the fall and winter months signals many things, including the beginning of flu season. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), flu activity peaks between December and February. This means that the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the...
How to Talk to Children About Returning to School During the Pandemic
While children may not understand the full scope of the COVID-19 pandemic, they do know that the world is different. In many cases, they left school in March or April to continue learning virtually—and many finished their school years from home. As schools welcomed...
How to Help Kids Safely Use Online Technology
Since the pandemic began, people are spending more time online, including children, especially with remote learning going on in schools across the country. The following newsletter article from Sans.org discusses internet security for kids, and how parents and...
How to Clean and Disinfect Homes Amid COVID-19
Whether you will have a caregiver or in-home educator coming to your home, or your kids will be going to school and returning with germs, it's more important than ever to keep your home clean. This article compiles expert guidance from the Centers for Disease Control...
Tips for Swimming Safely This Summer
Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in the United States. Explain swimming safety to children when young, and reinforce its importance regularly. Knowing how to swim and following these tips will help keep you and your children...
Fireworks Safety Tips for the 4th Of July
Fireworks are a staple of many Fourth of July and other celebrations, but remember to take precautions to ensure your special event is safe and accident-free. Although they may be legal in many parts of the Capital Region, there are still risks. Here are some...