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Kids and Suicide

The pandemic exacerbated mental health issues, but experts are concerned with increasing rates of suicidal ideation in youth.

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5 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

Follow our psychologist’s tips for a more peaceful holiday season.

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What You Need to Know About RSV, Flu and COVID Right Now

Viral infections are leading to an uptick in hospitalizations. Experts share tips to keep yourself well.

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Top 3 Tips to Avoid the Flu

Health care workers are on the frontlines of flu every day. Here’s how they stay healthy.

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Home Remedies for Flu

Try some of these home remedies next time you’re feeling ill.

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How Can I Get My Child To Eat Better?

A childhood weight management expert answers your top 10 questions.

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7 Tips for Halloween Safety

While Halloween can be a very exciting time for children and parents, it can be one of the most dangerous nights of the year.

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COVID-19 Vaccination: Is it Really Safe for My Kids?

Experts from UVM Children’s Hospital answer parent and caregiver questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for kids.

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Focus on Frozen Treats

Five ways to include healthy, hydrating treats in your summer fun – plus recipes!

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Ask the Expert: How to Talk to Children about LGBTQIA+

In this Q&A, pediatrician Anna Hankins, MD, shares her advice for open, curious conversations with your child around LGBTQIA+, sexual orientation and gender identity.

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Let’s Talk About Consent

It can be uncomfortable, but talking explicitly to our children and young adults about safe and unsafe touch is critical to empowering them and helping them understand that they are in control of their bodies.

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You’re Sick, Too?

An expert weighs in on why it feels like everyone is sick right now.

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5 Healthy Recipes You Can Make with Your Kids

From midweek dinners to tasty snacks, these easy-to-make, affordable meals are perfect for even the pickiest eaters.

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Top 5 Pregnancy Myths, Busted

Three experts within the University of Vermont Health Network offer advice on common pregnancy myths — from needing to eat for two, to exercise and more. Our UVM Medical Center chef also offers three recipes with pregnancy-boosting nutrients.

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Pediatrics to Primary Care: Transition Tips for Parents

Young adults face numerous life changes and challenges as they prepare for adulthood (or “adulting” as they’d say). Learning how to cook and clean, do the laundry, get an oil change or run an errand at the store, adolescents pick up a significant amount of skills at this age, but one bit of education that

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