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12/23/2025

12/15/2025

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It’s important to take time during the holiday season to reflect on things we may be thankful for and to celebrate how those things impact our health. To help make this easier, take the Holiday Challenge each week this December!

12/10/2025

Kids learn by watching adults! The tech habits you role model will be considered “normal” by your child. We know that parenting can be exhausting and devices can provide a needed “break,” but it’s important to balance media use with unplugged time spent with the people who matter to you the most. Here are some tips to help you set screen time boundaries and model a healthy relationship with technology to your child. Learn more: https://bit.ly/493RE4x

12/07/2025

12/07/2025

12/02/2025

All vaccines contain antigens. Antigens make vaccines work. They prompt the body to create the immune response needed to protect against infection. Antigens come in several forms. The form used in a vaccine is chosen because studies show it is the best way to protect against a particular infection.....

12/02/2025

Kids and smartphones are a hot topic at kitchen tables, in classrooms, and with lawmakers across the country. Bring your kids into the conversation and give them the facts about smartphones and social media with The Amazing Generation.
Written specifically for kids by bestselling authors Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, The Amazing Generation gives kids the power to choose real friendship, freedom, and fun over a life ruled by screens. Preorder a copy for your family now!

11/26/2025

Thanksgiving can be extra challenging if you’re the parent of a picky eater, but with a little planning, you can make a balanced Thanksgiving meal that the whole family will enjoy! Here are some tips to please your picky eater without sacrificing nutrition or creating extra work for yourself. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2zg3XJy

11/22/2025

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Eating dinner together as a family has many benefits—and screens can easily crowd out that valuable family activity. Starting with just a few screen-free meals each week can help make family dinners a lasting habit. Here are some simple tips to help build a screen-free family meal routine. Learn more: https://www.aap.org/EarlyChildhoodScreenTime

11/21/2025

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently added misleading claims to its autism webpage. We want to be clear: decades of high-quality, large-scale studies show that vaccines do not cause autism. "Parents deserve peace of mind. Decades of rigorous research have shown vaccines do not cause autism," said Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children’s health and help them thrive."

The American Academy of Pediatrics stands with members of the autism community who have asked for support in stopping this rumor from spreading any further. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rbx4FX