Wellness
LiveSmart: Avoid the “Summer Slide” – Make Time for Reading This Summer
On average, kids can lose up to two months of learning over the summer. Learn how to close the gap with a focus on reading playing a role in summertime fun. […]
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LiveSmart: Creating Joy While Surviving the Holiday Break
School’s out for the holidays and most kids are overjoyed for the change in routine. But, cries of boredom are inevitable – here are a few tips to keep those kids occupied and happy. […]
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LiveSmart: Trick or Treat! Safety First for a Happy, Healthy Halloween
Think safety first to ensure a safe, fun Halloween! […]
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LiveSmart: Unplug the Kids Now for Better Sleep this School Year
Summer’s late nights and mornings sleeping in are coming to an end. Make sure your kids are getting the sleep they need before its time to head back to school! […]
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LiveSmart: School’s Coming – Ensure Your Kids’ Vaccinations are Up-to-Date!
September is right around the corner – be sure to add “vaccinations” to your back-to-school to-do list. […]
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LiveSmart: Avoid the “Summer Slide” – Make Time for Reading this Summer
Help your kids avoid the dangers of the “summer slide” – make reading a hot priority this summer! […]
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LiveSmart: Unattended Kids and Water – A Dangerous, Deadly Mix
Drowning happens quickly and quietly. So, parents: When your kids are on, in or near the water, you need to be on alert. […]
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LiveSmart: HPV Vaccine – Is the Message Making it to Families?
The facts are clear – the HPV vaccine is cancer prevention and it can’t wait. Having a conversation with your child’s pediatrician is critical. […]
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LiveSmart: Don’t Just Shake it Off – Childhood Brain Injuries Require Attention
The CDC and AAP recently released recommendations on diagnosing and treating mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in children. As a parent, what do you need to know? […]
SPHP in the News
Spectrum News: HPV and the Dangers it Poses to Kids
Spectrum News interviewed Mark Osborn, M.D., Chief of Pediatrics for St. Peter’s Hospital, and a provider with St. Peter’s Children’s Health Center, and radiation oncologist Duncan Savage, M.D., of St. Peter’s Cancer Care Center, about the dangers HPV poses to children. […]